18" by 8" with 35mm offset work on Shadow?

[1985ShlbyChrger]

Will an 18" by 8" wheel work on a Shadow with a 35mm offset? I don't want any rub, or *very* slight rub at full lock. But want to get some big wheels and tires in there.

[curbman68]

You would have to run a real short sidewall tire, but it should fit. I have 17 x 8 on my Daytona, and the 245-40s are about the most I can fit. If I had 45 series tires, they would rub. I think Shadow16v has 18 x 8s on his Shadow, maybe he'll chime in.

[Mystryguy]

it would stick out in front unless you modified the fenders i have 18x7.5's and they stick out a bit too much for my liking. I'm probably going to cut and flare the fender just a hair to tuck them in a bit. It should be interesting, even though i know bodywork ive never flared anything yet.

[GLHNSLHT2]

If the offset is correct they shouldn't stick out anymore than 225/50 15's on Crabs or Fiberriddes or any of the other 6.5" stock wheels. They also shoudn't rub if it's a 225 with the right size sidewall to make the overall height the same as as 225/50 15

[Shadow16V]

I am running 18X8 on my Shadow with a 225-35-18 tire. Fit great with no more rubbing than a 225 on a stock wheel.

[Shadow16V]

Forgot to mention, they are a 35mm offset as well.

[Una]

What's the point of an 8" wide rim if your only going to run 225's on it? I've stuffed 225's onto a 6" wide rim.. I'd run like 265's or bigger on 8" rims.. heh..

[1985ShlbyChrger]

Ben, do you have any pictures of the wheels on the car? I'd like to see what they look like.