18 inch alloys on 850

[T4Rick]

Would i get away with running 215/35/18 wheels on the 1995 850 saloon with it lowered or will it rub any where?

[claymore]

you'll probably need to rolle the front arches

[T4Rick]

I was thinking of a 40mm drop on them or is that to harsh?

[claymore]

Mines on a 40mm drop, and used to rub a bit untill I pulled the arches a bit

EDIT:
you'll probably be ok, I'm on 225x35x18's

[p fandango]

i used to run 225/35/18's but did bin the linings

[smithy]

I was thinking of a 40mm drop on them or is that to harsh?

i ran 215/40/18s on my v70 p1 no probs

[claymore]

i ran 215/40/18s on my v70 p1 no probs
V70's have wider arches

[T4Rick]

Mines on a 40mm drop, and used to rub a bit untill I pulled the arches a bit

EDIT:
you'll probably be ok, I'm on 225x35x18's

Thanks Colin,did your wheels rub at all on full lock?

[claymore]

Thanks Colin,did your wheels rub at all on full lock?

Not after I took the liners off

[t5steve]

have 18 mondeo rims on my 850 with 215 40 18 tyres and 30mm drop...........had to lose all liners...roll front arches.........pull front wings out by 15mm............cut off rear arch liner mounting studs...........fit 5mm spacers all round............apart from that they were a straight fit.......they do rub on full lock, but only slightly.........hope this helps

[T4Rick]

Thats putting me off now lol

[t5steve]

don't let it put you off.........it sounds a lot but only took about an hour to do..........makes the car look awesome...........

[Tomcat]

My Pegs rub slightly on full lock but I've done nothing at all to the car, cant remember what size tyres I have on it though. To prevent rubbing on full lock you can fit C70 steering locks, these are slightly larger than the standard 850 ones.