225/50R15 with 15X8 wheel. will rub or not?

[jcote75]

Hi,

 

I'm about to order the tire size mention above for my 240Z. It's lowered of about 1 inch and have pretty firm spring.

 

I've been searching a lot and some people say they rub, some not.

 

This is with stock fender. No flare.

 

I don't know the offset of the wheel but they're pretty flush with the fender from a view from above.

 

does anyone here have a similare set up and is it Ok?

 

Tks very much in advance,

Joce

[johnc]

Hi,

 

I'm about to order the tire size mention above for my 240Z. It's lowered of about 1 inch and have pretty firm spring.

 

I've been searching a lot and some people say they rub, some not.

 

This is with stock fender. No flare.

 

I don't know the offset of the wheel but they're pretty flush with the fender from a view from above.

 

does anyone here have a similare set up and is it Ok?

 

Tks very much in advance,

Joce

 

I ran a 15 x 8 with a 225/50-15 and need coil overs and a rolled fender lip to make it fit. The car was lowered 2.5", the wheels had a 4.5" backspace.

[Lazeum]

I ran a 15 x 8 with a 225/50-15 and need coil overs and a rolled fender lip to make it fit. The car was lowered 2.5", the wheels had a 4.5" backspace.

 

Another feedback:

 

I run 225/50-15 with 15x7 ET04 wheels (Rota RB) with no problem. ET0 would even be better since I'm very close to the strut.

 

The clearance would come with my setup from the tires, not the wheels. So you also have to ask which tire brand you'd like

As fas as I'm concerned, I run BF Goodridge G-Force and they fit. I've discussed with other members having Falken 512 with no problem either.

If you check on tirerack, you'll see that same reference on tire does not always mean same exact size

 

Regarding suspension setup, I run eibach lowering spring with tokico struts.

[piston]

if its not a hassle, would any of you two post pics of how the tire would look on the wheels? curious on look of thickness from side view.

[sicj]

I run 225/50/15's on a 8" 0 offset wheel.

But I'm tucking 1/4"-1/2" of tire.

They will rub. Little roll/pull on the rear will do the job. No rub on the front.

[Lazeum]

Here's couple of shots showing you the fit.

 

I don't have any picture from the back side but there's roughtly 5mm of clearance between the strut and the tire. It never rubbs but it is close... I'm checking regularly to make sure

 

[johnc]

My 15 x 8s with 225/50-15s.

 

[jcote75]

Ok.

 

So it depend of the brand of tire. I'll go with the BF suggested then.

 

Here is the look I would like for my 240Z.

 

And those are the wheel I'll use. Those are ROH.

 

Now just need to found out which color I'll pait the car. I'm changing idea every week!!!!!

[lorenzo]

I think you should be fine with a 15x8, 50 series tire will leave more room for movement when cornering.

 

By the way, those look like the 15x8 (-9 offset) Performance Challenger wheels on that red Zed, does anyone know where you can purchase these or know anyone who might be selling?

[xonix_digital]

+1 on looking for those wheels. Very nice.

[sticky280zx]

Unless its slammed to the concrete a 225 50 15 fits easily, Get ready for turning ALOT of rpms on the highway/upper gears. Also if you car is modified at all they willlll spin like a top if you get on them in 1st or 2nd....dorifto style

[Two80z4me]

damn straight they will spin like a top, Im going to be running 225/50/15 toyo proxes here soon on 15x7 enkei 92's so this is interesting, my car is also lowered a considerable amount, 2.5". and they dont rub at all with the negative camber i have on 14x7 8 offset 195/60/14's so, hopefully I can fit

[sticky280zx]

Broham....i think you should step up to a 15x8 and go with a nice 245/60/15 =) might have to raise the back up a bit....Orrrrr you can go with a 235 and play it safe....and alot cheaper =)

 

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