[luis3rd]

^most likely you need to roll the rear fenders.

[RallySportDirect]

Originally Posted by SirMattieP

Okay guys i want a set of Nt03s+m 18X9.5.. but they only come in a 40 offset... Will this fit on my car or no? Let me know if i may need rolling and what not. Thanks a lot

Matt

Matt,

You will need a 10MM spacer up front. And add some more camber in the front as well to suck in the tires. Other then that, that will be all that you should need to do.

[RallySportDirect]

Originally Posted by luis3rd

^most likely you need to roll the rear fenders.

Depends on what tire size he goes with. Anything smaller then a 265 should be OK

[RallySportDirect]

This is what they will look like on a stock car. (those tires are 275/35/18 Hoosers)





But with a drop it will look like this...You can see that the rear fenders where rolled do to the tire size.




Hope this helps.

[samleeiii]

I should've posted this here earlier... 18x9.5 Volk RE30 +47 with 265 tire. Will it fit alright?

[RallySportDirect]

Originally Posted by samleeiii

I should've posted this here earlier... 18x9.5 Volk RE30 +47 with 265 tire. Will it fit alright?

They should. However the major thing to worry about is inner strut clearance with that size of a tire.

[samleeiii]

If I have problems with the strut, what are adjustments I can make? A spacer?

[RallySportDirect]

Originally Posted by samleeiii

If I have problems with the strut, what are adjustments I can make? A spacer?

Yes you can use a spacer. However be careful on outer clearance, as you might need to roll the rear fenders. Also make sure its no bigger then a 3mm. If its bigger then a 3mm you will need extended wheel studs.

[samleeiii]

Thanks RSD! Hopefully it'll just fit alright w/o spacers.

[caveguru]

Originally Posted by samleeiii

Thanks RSD! Hopefully it'll just fit alright w/o spacers.

If you're still running factory struts you should be fine in the front. I'm running 275's on +45mm wheels with almost half an inch to spare to the front strut with -0.6/-0.8 deg front camber. Now that I have -1.2 (factory bolts maxed), it should be a bit less. The rear has tons of space on the inside, so no issue there. You might need to slightly roll the rear fenders though. I rolled mine but had room to spare afterwards.

Frank

[samleeiii]

Thanks Frank! That's reassuring. Now I can't wait.

[vmaxlvrs]

Originally Posted by RallySportDirect

Time for the 08 STi to shine.
285/45-18 Michelin Rear Porsche cup tires on all 4 corners! Sitting flush :P

These shoes look very nice i take it they are racing tires?

Has anyone tried to go with a 19" tire instead of an 18??

[RallySportDirect]

That is our racing setup.

As for 19's. It been done over in Japan. If you find some Tokyo Auto Saloon images, most of those O8 STi's are on 19's

[jb97gsx]

fastwrx's is also on 19's

looks sick check out they're blog Subaru WRX Performance Upgrade Parts - Mach V Motorsports

[impressive]

here's the link on 19's rs on process west car... awesome

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2008-sti...-dms-40mm.html