my 18x10s are +34, my 18x9.5s are +46 Both work fine with 275s, but the 9.5s need a 5mm spacer to clear the front control arms when running 295s

Thanks a lot for the useful info. I am right now shopping for Spacers and I think I am able to find a configuration where I could use my stock lug nuts with my Sports Rays and Open Lug Nuts with my track wheels after changing out all of my studs to extended ARP ones.

For Street
Front:
19x9 ET 47 - Rays Sports
20mm Hub Centric Spacers - TBD Brand
ARP Extended Studs (+25mm Length to OEM; 75mm)
OEM Closed Lug Nuts w/ Lock
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 245/40 (Later I might go w/more durable)

Rear:
19x10 ET 30 - Rays Sports
25mm Hub Centric Spacers - TBD Brand
ARP Extended Studs (+25mm Length to OEM; 75mm)
OEM Closed Lug Nuts w/ Lock
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 285/35 (Later I might go w/more durable)

For Track
Front:
18x10.5 ET 38 - Enkei PF01 Matte Black?
10mm Hub Centric Spacers - TBD Brand
ARP Extended Studs (+25mm Length to OEM; 75mm)
Open Lug Nuts - Extended length Project Kics? Recommendations?
Hankook Ventus R-S3 285/35 (Also check out new Dunlop)

Rear:
18x10.5 ET 38 - Enkei PF01 Matte Black?
20mm Hub Centric Spacers - TBD Brand
ARP Extended Studs (+25mm Length to OEM; 75mm)
Open Lug Nuts - Extended length Project Kics? Recommendations?
Hankook Ventus R-S3 285/35 (Also check out new Dunlop)

Summary:
I have to buy:
Wheels
-Enkei's PF01 18x10.5 ET38 (Qty: 4)
Tires
-Hankook Ventus R-S3 285/35 (Qty: 4)
Studs
-ARP Extended Studs (Qty: 20)
Spacers
Z1 Aluminum (Super Cheap), H&R, or Eibach?
H&R comes w/ DRS extended studs, are they comparable to ARP?
-10mm Hub Centric Spacer (Qty: 1)
-20mm Hub Centric Spacer (Qty: 2)
-25mm Hub Centric Spacer (Qty: 1)
Lug Nuts
Project Kics? Extended ones? I don't know which brand are track worthy
-Open Lug Nuts (Qty: 20)

The H&R comes with extended lug studs but they don't have the taper like ARP does. I'll show u pics later.

I Run Project kics, u should get long ones makes it easier to thread on...

I'm running Blox aluminum open ended extended lugs. They are fairly light, aluminum, and price was good for an interesting color. As for studs, I'm running the ones that came with my H&R kit and they've been doing fine. no complaints. They've only endured 2 autox sessions so far but with my aggressive driving habits, daily driving may be rougher then autocross lol. no issues with them either way.

I have been searching, but 18x10 in 30mm seems to be very hard to find? Is it possible to run 18x10 with a 25 or 35mm offset in the front on a 295 tire?

OP, I found a cheap option on a new wheel. I don't have the weight on it yet, but I am leaning toward this as it is <$750 shipped to my house

TSW Max custom rims

TSW Max 18x9.5 40mm offset in front, 18x10 20mm in the back.

If they are less than 22lbs and can clear the calipers, I am in for a set i think.

I know the Konig Milligram is also available at about $850 for the set in 18x9.5 and 18x10 combo. I know they are pretty light and I am pretty sure they clear the brakes

the 35 should work.

even on a 18x10? I tried the 18x9.5 with 35 offset it already looks already far out

I run 18x10 +34 with no issues

Thx

Thanks Cossie. It looks like I will have to hold off on pulling the trigger in getting my next set of wheels due to an upcoming wedding. I'll keep you guys updated. Hopefully I can get my set of wheels after honeymoon! I have started collecting the small pieces like ARP studs, spacers for street/possibly for the next track set. And then I'll get the lug nuts, man it's adding up quick.

By the way, anyone know if the ARP studs work with OEM Lug nuts if I use 20mm spacers for front & rear? I wonder if they'll bottom out. The ARP studs claim to be 25mm longer than stock OEM studs, but I'm adding a spacer that's 5mm less than the extension. Furthermore, the ARP studs have that tip which I'm not sure is accounted for in the additional length to the OEM studs length.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...PWheelStud.jpg

Good luck with the wedding. I feel your pain, just blew $2K on wheels and tires the last 24 hours. Mike, I am blaming it on you.

I believe the stud is 78mm from ARP

+35 is fine. I'm running 18x9.5 +25 and its still sunk in a little.

hmm, have anyone used ARP studs with OEM enclosed lug Nuts without hacking it open? I called up the Z1 Motorsport guy and he said it should work. I just don't know if we clarified if it's the ARP studs or the Z1 extended studs as they could be different lengths.

I know this is an old one but, thanks for all the information. My PF01 10.5 +38 square are on the way soon from GetyourWheels.

You have the sport brakes Rangerz? I had the 10.5" +38 in the front but it wouldnt fit without a 10mm spacer. Ended up selling the fronts (already had 10.5" +15 rears) and buying 18x9.5" +35 front PF01's. Fit perfect.

I do, I have 20 ARP studs and a set of 10 and 20mm spacers on the way as well. If I have any fitment issues that look as if they may become a safety issue because of the fit ill send them back.

Let me know how it works out...if I decide on another set of rims I was considering this setup as well.

Mike,

I'm assuming you're lowered?
I'm considering 18x10 +36 all around, with 20mm spacers in rear and 275/40 tires and hoping this will work without interfering with fenders or suspension.

Currently on stock height/suspension, but possibly looking at aftermarket suspension soon.

(sorry to dig this thread up from the grave)

guys I know this might be old, but right now I have RAYS wheels VR G2 18X10.5 27 offset. I'm currently running 295/35 rear and 275/35 in the front, no spacers.
has anyone tried 285/35 in the front with the 27 offset? Would this be safe? Would this also work with or without spacers?

Check out the 18 inch wheel thread on the forum. There is a lot of helpful information


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