Wider Wheels

[NorthShoreChiMM]

Yes I know this has been discussed multiple times, each was for a specific instance, Yes I have read motowns post, and all the other ones. Im looking for preferably either 18x10 all around, or 18x9 up front and 18x10 rear. Im willing to add a spacer, I'm fine with the tires sticking out a small amount. My concern is people have different opinions, some say they rub with 18x10 rear, some say they don't. I DONT want the tires to rub at all, under any instance, I just don't want to deal with it. Please give specific specs, Wheel size, offset, tire combination, etc. Thank you. I appreciate all the info.
-Mike

[Bad_S55]

I don't know what style you're really looking for, but I ran GT500 wheels for a while. 18x9.5 all around with a 255/45 up front & 285/40 in back. Could've gone wider, but I didn't care much at the time. GT500s come in other styles & sizes, namely 19x9.5 & 20x9.5

[fastblackmerc]

Running 295/45's on widened rears. No problems at all.

[Lowndex]

Google: "2004 Mercury Marauder widened wheels"


Also, related and interesting threads from our forum search:

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54456

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105200

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105416

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=102741&highlight=widened+wheels

[NorthShoreChiMM]

Running 295/45's on widened rears. No problems at all.

What were the rims widened to and are you running a spacer. Thanks

[fastblackmerc]

No spacers and I believe they are 10" wide.

[Blown3.8]

For the rear an 18x10 with a +40 thru +50 offset would work good. The higher the offset number the more it will pull the wheel in. You want a max BS of about 7.5" I wouldn't go more than 7.75" BS.

For the front I don't know.

This website gives you a good visual of offset changes and different tire sizes. willtheyfit.com For the rear "I" think this size wheel fits perfect. 18x10.5 with a +48 offset. If you punch that info into the existing setup field then you can play with different wheel sizes you find to see where they sit. And a good tire size to input is 295 45 18 for a 10" wheel.

Some visuals of the 10.5 wheel with a 10.5 slick

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4560/38374432582_79dcd90549_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21t1ZRY)Race Star 3 (https://flic.kr/p/21t1ZRY)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/38374431632_c9669c30d5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21t1ZzA)Race Star 2 (https://flic.kr/p/21t1ZzA)

[Turbov6Bryan]

No spacers and I believe they are 10" wide.

Typically folks do 1.5 inch wider so it doesnt rub.

You know this, but i would have thought you had 18x9.5

:beer:

[Blown3.8]

Typically folks do 1.5 inch wider so it doesnt rub.

You know this, but i would have thought you had 18x9.5

[emoji481]And here is a visual of the 18x10.5 +48 offset wheel with a 10.5" wide slick on the inside.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/43ae396d34e518ac6164b3267699b2 38.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/ec4a36db35b84d91c61931ae7c0fd1 14.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/fe3225a89b997bec664321da56afd9 f2.jpg

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[sailsmen]

Widths vary by MFG.
The Nitto NT05R DRAG 305/45R18 rub.

The MT 3786R P305/45R18 ET Street Radials didn't rub.

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105200

[Turbov6Bryan]

And here is a visual of the 18x10.5 +48 offset wheel with a 10.5" wide slick on the inside.



I know you said +48

What is the backspace of the rear?

[NorthShoreChiMM]

Does the offset of the wheels have to change from stock when using 18x9.5 rims.

[Blown3.8]

I know you said +48

What is the backspace of the rear?

Race star advertises it at 7.63


Does the offset of the wheels have to change from stock when using 18x9.5 rims.

Yes. Offset changes when you change widths. Offset is a measurement relative to the centerline of the wheel.

I probably misread your question. A non stock wheel in 9.5" width with the stock offset of +50mm would fit well.