Problem solved/new question re: 18x9.5

10011012 · 05-14-2023, 01:48 PM

I had been wondering which 19" wheels to use at the track, but I've since found exactly what I was looking for i.e., 18x9.5 square. Now the question is which tires will rub with stock camber/suspension and which ones won't!

I have Apex FL-5s 18x9.5 ET 28 and the fitment guide says some tires that run wide may require a bit of negative camber.

Currently mounted are Hankook RS4s that have seen a fair number of heat cycles/use and included in the sale was a set of new Nankang AR-1s (both sets are 265/35/18).

Will one, the other or both rub? Anyone with experience with these? I'd love to try the AR-1s, but would like to avoid rubbing or the need for camber plates!

Thanks

DanG · 05-14-2023, 03:07 PM

The answer depends on your suspension setup. Are you lowered, on coil over, or have stock suspension?

10011012 · 05-14-2023, 05:55 PM

Stock suspension

05-14-2023, 01:48 PM	#1
10011012 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Alpine White MT Join Date: May 2021 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Problem solved/new question re: 18x9.5 I had been wondering which 19" wheels to use at the track, but I've since found exactly what I was looking for i.e., 18x9.5 square. Now the question is which tires will rub with stock camber/suspension and which ones won't! I have Apex FL-5s 18x9.5 ET 28 and the fitment guide says some tires that run wide may require a bit of negative camber. Currently mounted are Hankook RS4s that have seen a fair number of heat cycles/use and included in the sale was a set of new Nankang AR-1s (both sets are 265/35/18). Will one, the other or both rub? Anyone with experience with these? I'd love to try the AR-1s, but would like to avoid rubbing or the need for camber plates! Thanks __________________ Car History: '71 VW Westfalia, '72 BMW 2002, '78 Fiat X/19, '82 VW Westfalia Diesel, '84 VW Jetta, '88 BMW 528e, '95 VW Passat GLX, '06 VW Jetta Wagon TDI, '10 VW Golf Wagon TDI, '13 Jeep Wrangler Sport, '14 Scion FRS, '14 VW Golf Wagon TDI, '17 Audi A3 E-tron, '17 BMW M2, '18 VW Golf R, '18 Smart fortwo Electric.
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DanG Major General 10661 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	The answer depends on your suspension setup. Are you lowered, on coil over, or have stock suspension? __________________ BMWCCA member Puget Sound Chapter
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10011012 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Alpine White MT Join Date: May 2021 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Stock suspension __________________ Car History: '71 VW Westfalia, '72 BMW 2002, '78 Fiat X/19, '82 VW Westfalia Diesel, '84 VW Jetta, '88 BMW 528e, '95 VW Passat GLX, '06 VW Jetta Wagon TDI, '10 VW Golf Wagon TDI, '13 Jeep Wrangler Sport, '14 Scion FRS, '14 VW Golf Wagon TDI, '17 Audi A3 E-tron, '17 BMW M2, '18 VW Golf R, '18 Smart fortwo Electric.
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