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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke
Thanks a lot buddy, I hope I wasn't very annoying, really appreciate all the info. One last question, for 18x8.5 ET35 will 255/40/18 create a huge bulge? I like some tire bulge to protect the wheels from curb-rash. On the other hand, 18x9 ET35 will be 13.7mm closer to the suspension and poke out 11mm more, might be an issue for the front wheels on sharp turns? Also a tad bit heavier than 18x8.5 which should not impact the performance, but yeah the 255 will sit with a much lesser/no bulge.
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8.5" with 255 is just 5mm of bulge, it's virtually unnoticeable unless you compared it to a 9" side by side. i actually like the protection as well.
okay, between 8.5 +35 and 9" +35 and even 9.5" +35. the position of the tire is the same place on all three. the 8.5" will have a bulge, the 9" will be square, and the 9.5" would show a slight stretch. i wish i could draw it out.
i have not read where anyone rubbed with 255/40/18, +35 offset. if you were to go +28 the tire would probably rub the fenderwell liner during full lock turn