18" American Racing Wheels

[nfpgasmask]

Well, then you need to go with the same ones I have. There is no other option from American Racing.

Mine are the 16s with a 0 offset.

Bart

I am looking for a fitment where the tires are flush with the fender or stick out no more than 1 inch.

[grober02]

Well, actually, I think littlelaurie's got the 367-89583 AM Victor's which also have -19 offset and 4.5 backside. I wasn't able to confirm with her the part #, but it's got to be either 367-89583 or 367-89538 (for GM). If you look at her pics, the wheel/tire fitment looks great.

[nfpgasmask]

Well, keep in mind she also has *quite* a lift. And her tires seem to stick out a LOT more than mine do, at least from the photos in her gallery. Her nice lift keeps the offset from looking too awkward imo.

I guess my only advice would be to MAKE SURE you are getting what you want and that it will work. Those rims ain't cheap!!!

Good luck, and be sure to post pics when you are done!

Bart

Well, actually, I think littlelaurie's got the 367-89583 AM Victor's which also have -19 offset and 4.5 backside. I wasn't able to confirm with her the part #, but it's got to be either 367-89583 or 367-89538 (for GM). If you look at her pics, the wheel/tire fitment looks great.

[ZEUS]

I have 18x8.5's with a 0 offset inside 285/60/18's (31.5"). I also have a 2" lift. I was planning to step up to the same tires you mentioned as well. To do that I will need to lift another 1" or do a lot more hacking - or possibly both. Keep in mind, the width of the those wheels. My 8.5's stick out already (even with the lift) and yours would stick out another 1/2" past mine if you go with the 0 offset. Not that you have seen my VX... but you might want consider a thinner rim. If -19mm offset moves the wheel inward you might be inline with my 8.5's or even better, but if it moves the the rim outward you don't want it, IMO.

[I_Wanna_Retire]

This wheel thing is too complicated, PLUS I probably did this *** backwards, buying new 265/65/R18 tires just a little while ago and now deciding I need to replace the OEM wheels because the chrome is peeling so badly. The only thing that looks close is the Ion Type 185 or Avenue A520, but even these look iffy. Life is tough...

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, it is really confusing. It took me 6 months to decide that these rims will probably fit, and thankfully they did, and look every bit as sweet as I knew they would.

Bart

[Chopper]

I feel ya retire... it really is a huge PIA having a "unique" wheel arrangement. Maybe consider sanding the oem's down and having them powder coated. Cheaper and better looking than most alternatives.

[JHarris1385]

Retire those were not six lugs.


Grober go to a local wheel shop and do a test fitment with another wheel with simalr specs. I have 4.5 backspacing on mine with 265/75-16 tires. They do not stick out much at all. Almost flush. Honestly with that wide of a tire and no lift you will rub on the back front fender well. Nothing a little hammering and help. But if you really desire this look, it would not hurt to midly crank your torsion bars.

PM wormgod i forgot his set up but he has some fattys without a lift.