18x9 et40 on a B7

[pDubs]

Edit: Ended up getting a real set of LMs used. Glad I waited and the reps didn't work out.


I posted this in the b7 section and figured I might get some more answers here as well.

I really wanted to get Linea Corse LM reps in 18x8.5 et35 but wheeldude has none in stock and has no idea when or if they will again. I have been searching around for a while and I have my mind set on 18x9 et40 esm 004 lm reps.

http://esmwheels.com/access/wheels-esm-004-sl-18-p-98.html?cPath=21_56_58

I am wondering if I will run into any problems running 18x9 et40. I am on Koni Coilovers and could run a small spacer if needed for inner clearance. I also will be rolling the fenders. I will most likely be running a 225/40/18 tire. Thanks in advance.

I spoke to the guy at ESM and he said he's not sure but he thinks it's going to take atleast a 10mm spacer in the front the clear the b7 brake calipers. I really don't want to run anything more of a stretch than a 225/40 and I really don't want to rub everywhere. Thanks in advance for the help!

[travrach]

What size tire and rim are you presently running? Are you primarily concerned about the offset?

[pDubs]

I'm running the stock wheels 17x7.5 +45 right now. I'm worried with the lm reps they normally require a spacer to clear the b7 brake caliper. The linea corse 18x8.5 +35 supposedly required a 5mm spacer, those wheels have a 1.5" lip. These 18x9 +40 esm are probably going to require a 10mm spacer or more and they have a 3" lip. I'm worried I am going to have to run to wide of a spacer and make me rub on the fenders and screw my fenders all up.

[pDubs]

I also found a new set of lm reps in 18x8.5 +35. They are made by wagen wheels.

https://wagen-wheels.com/products/Wagen_Wheels_WW1_18-124-0.html

I just don't know much about them. I have heard plenty about ESM and about Linea Corse.

[pDubs]

Alright everybody help me pick between the ESM 18x9 +40 LM reps and the Wagen Wheels 18x8.5 +30 LM reps. The ESM will most likely require a 10mm spacer, maybe grinding down the caliper down as well. The Wagen Wheels should bolt right up but might require me to either run a small spacer or grind caliper down.