Hello, I've got a question about the rear spacing on the rear wheels of my Monte. They appear as though they sit way inside the wheel well, whereas the fronts look like they are almost flush with the side of the car. There are two different brand tires front and back (same size, just different brand), could this be playing an optical illusion on me, or is it normal? Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. Factory 17" wheels with 235/55 tires.

Once income tax cash come in next month plan is to pick up a new set of 18"x8" with 245/45 rubber and am hoping they wont have this same appearance.

 

I can't tell you as far as the different tires, however one of my friends has a Dodge Ram, all he did was change the tires to ones that had white letters and it made the spacing between the fender and tire looked to have changed quite a bit (same size and brand even). If it says they're the same size, it's probably just an optical illusion...especially if they're on the same rims and have the same pressure.

 

There's an 18x8 with 245/45

I don't think it's what you currently have that is the issue, just the way the car looks

 

i agree, i think they need to come out an inch or so on stock tires, they would look much better if they were flush with the fender

 

For tracking and steering purposes, the front wheels have a slightly wider stance than the rear wheels. That's why the rear look like they sit further under the wheel well. A wider tire will put the rear tire out further, but the front will also be further out so you will still have the appearance of the rear being further under the vehicle than the front.

 

If you want to spend some money bring in the rear axels in if it can be done and re config the reat wells you could probaly get the look you want if it is possible. I would think with spacers you would have to get longer wheel studs not unless the spacer is bored just enough to tighten it or it has its own studs on it only because I read here they are 1 in thick again I have not seen these before plus they are going to add weight

 

Or you could just get some 1 inch spacers. :/

 

I don't really care for spacers. They tend to put strain on wheel bearings and wheel studs. The only 'safe' way to do it (other than axle modification) that I know of is to alter the offset of the rear wheels. Even then, it will have an impact on how the vehicle tracks and steers.

 

Altering the offset is going to put on just as much strain as a spacer. People put spacers on cars all the time and I never hear any horror stories.

 

Thanks for all the input. Looking forward to the tax mans deposit so I can get the 18s on her.