18 Or 19 Inch Rims On R34 Gtt

[TM7GTR]

Hey all,

Looking at some Varrstoen es1 rims (BBS LM replicas) for my gtt, but I can't decide whether I want 18's or 19's.

My current setup is 18x9.5 +15 all round, with 255/35. The fronts sit pretty close to flush, while the rear guards definitely have room to accommodate a wider rim and tire.


**The most aggressive setup offered in 18's are: 18x10.5 +12

These will sit 16mm further out than current rims, with the inset having 10mm less clearance. (basically around 5mm poke at the front, rear's pretty flush I'd assume)

**The most aggressive setup offered in 19's are: 19x11 +12

These will sit 22mm further out than current rims, with the inset having 16mm less clearance. (around 11mm poke at the front, slight poke at the rear)



Seeing as the rims have a step lip, this usually makes them appear smaller, which is my argument for going with 19's, but that said I wouldn't be able to lower the car any more, and I think they will foul on the coilovers.

18's allow me to lower the car slightly to eliminate wheel to guard gap, and I'm a bit more confident on this fitment clearing everything.

OPINIONS AND COMMENTS!

[Hank Scorpio]

18s > 19s for a GTT

All day errday.

[sleptema]

I would go 18's on a GTT, 19's will be too hard to fit, The right rim will look nice whether it is 18 or 19.

You were the one with pumped guards yes? If the most aggressive offset isn't enough poke for you I would just run a hubcentric spacer, it will only be ~10mm anyway?

[Deziner]

I have the same wheels in 18" on my car (R33 GTR). But I don't like the big wheel look. I wouldn't go over 18's.

[TM7GTR]

I would go 18's on a GTT, 19's will be too hard to fit, The right rim will look nice whether it is 18 or 19.

You were the one with pumped guards yes? If the most aggressive offset isn't enough poke for you I would just run a hubcentric spacer, it will only be ~10mm anyway?

Yep, pumped rears, gtr fronts.

I've been thinking 18x10.5 +12 with a 265-275/35 on the rear. I'm sure this will look fine, but yeah if needed I'll run a bolt on.

Fronts will need some camber if I go a 265/35.

[zebra]

Anything bigger than 18 is wank

[TM7GTR]

was waiting for the wheel to wanker level chart pic

[zebra]

On phone but yes lol

[Charles89]

18" looks best