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[335iAP]

I have brand new tires for style 189 rims (8 inches in front, 8.5 in the back). I don't want to go through the hassle of selling them so I'd like to find new rims that fit these tires. I know about all the OEM rims, but are there any aftermarket rims made in this size?

[cookiesncream]

what exactly are you asking?

[335iAP]

Sorry, I should've been more clear. I'm looking for 18 inch aftermarket rims, staggered in 8.0/8.5. I don't want to buy another set of tires. Just wanted to see if anything is available that I haven't seen yet.

[Denny347]

I think the stock tire sizes will accommodate a 9" wide wheel on the rear and still keep 8" up front. I know that trying to find decent 8.5" wide wheel is kind of a PITA.

[335iAP]

Originally Posted by Denny347

I think the stock tire sizes will accommodate a 9" wide wheel on the rear and still keep 8" up front. I know that trying to find decent 8.5" wide wheel is kind of a PITA.

Yeah, that's what I've been hearing. That should make my search a lot easier. Thanks!

[Gary@TireRack]

You can go even further.

The recommended rim with range for the front 225/40R18 tires is 7.5"-9".
For the rear 255/35R18 it is 8.5"-10".

[Denny347]

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

You can go even further.

The recommended rim with range for the front 225/40R18 tires is 7.5"-9".
For the rear 255/35R18 it is 8.5"-10".

Wow, you'd think the tire would be really stretched on a 9" up front and 10" in the rear. Food for thought.

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

You can go even further.

The recommended rim with range for the front 225/40R18 tires is 7.5"-9".
For the rear 255/35R18 it is 8.5"-10".

+1

A variety of sizes will allow for the stock tires. The wider options will stretch the tires a bit more though, even though they're still within manufacturer specifications.

[Gary@TireRack]

Originally Posted by Denny347

Wow, you'd think the tire would be really stretched on a 9" up front and 10" in the rear. Food for thought.

Yes, especially true with 225/40R18 on an 18X9, but it can be done and the tires perform correctly per the tire manufacturers.

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by Denny347

Wow, you'd think the tire would be really stretched on a 9" up front and 10" in the rear. Food for thought.

The amount of stretch has a lot to do with manufacturer. Not every tyre is the same size even if the size is the same. Some run narrow or wider, some have square or rounded shoulder etc.

I soon will have 225/40/18 on 9.5 wide and 255/35/18 on 10.5.

This manufacturer even approves the tyres to those widths.
http://en.syron.eu/tires/passenger-c...n-race-1-plus/

Here is a picture

[Denny347]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

The amount of stretch has a lot to do with manufacturer. Not every tyre is the same size even if the size is the same. Some run narrow or wider, some have square or rounded shoulder etc.

I soon will have 225/40/18 on 9.5 wide and 255/35/18 on 10.5.

This manufacturer even approves the tyres to those widths.
http://en.syron.eu/tires/passenger-c...n-race-1-plus/

Here is a picture

Those look nice. It does making wheel shopping easier when you know you don't have to buy all new tires to replace your perfectly good tires on there now.