18x8.5 or 18x9 Factory Wheels?

[werdnash2002]

I picked up a second set of wheels for some AT tires. I plan to do the 255/60/19 (one size larger than factory) . I got a set of Range Rover 19 inch wheels that are 18x9 instead of the 18x8.5 LR4 size. I know either one will fit the tires fine but is there any pros and cons to having the 9 inch vs 8.5 width?

 

[DaytonaRS7]

assuming the wheel offset is the same, the RR 19" will stick out 1/4" further than your LR4 wheels. the wheels will also be 1/4" closer to the suspension.

the tire will also be slightly more "stretched".

Neither one of these things will be noticeable once mounted on the car.

 

[werdnash2002]

Thanks Daytona, Would any of that increase/decrease handling? Be better or worse off road?

 

[ktm525]

what is the offset of these new wheels?

 

[DaytonaRS7]

Thanks Daytona, Would any of that increase/decrease handling? Be better or worse off road?

on a car of this size, none of that will be noticed.

you really should check the offset of the new wheels though

 

[werdnash2002]

 

[werdnash2002]

I have tried to find the same wheels on ebay/google to verify the offsets but haven't yet. He said they came off a 2010 Range Rover Sport (supercharged)

 

[werdnash2002]

Looks like they are 57 offset vs Factory LR4 53 offset. I used an offset calculator and looks like it will move the tire/wheel 0.16 closer to the frame/suspension. Would this be an issue?

 

[DaytonaRS7]

they will be fine. you should not notice any difference. maybe a slight visual since the wheels will stick out about 3/8" more than stock.
it should not rub on anything.