Nicky Pass

I was pondering.....Then I thought that I should MAYBE....sell my 19"s, and get some 18"s and leave them on year round. The main question is....no that my stocks are back on....I like the smooth rattle free ride....but I LOVE the looks of my 19"s....sooooooo are 18"s the happy median???? Or does the ride suck on 18"s too

mantis23

keep rollin' the 19z

Shawn S

I’m going through the exact same thing right now, but I’m thinking of going from 18 to 17.

Crazy Bimmer

nicky, im sure its your crazy W7 that gives you the rattles.


Kee the 19s fool. 18s arent that much better IMO

gdubb

Crazy Bimmer

old age will do that

Shawn S

What’s the head scratch about ???
What part of my statement confuses you ?

Shawn S

Basically I LOVE the way my car looks and handles, but the ride comfort in town SUCKS.
Maybe my OEM shocks are going or something…I don’t know.

Plus when I took the blingers off I noticed one of my tires had two LARGE bubbles on the inner sidewall.
Probably a ripped cord or two from a pothole hit.
The RIM is fine, but the tire is shot.
They’re nearly bald and need to be replaced in the spring so it’s no big deal, but this still worries me.

Shawn S

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shawn


get 225/40/18 avs es100s


and tokico illumina shocks


it should improve ur ride w/18s considerably

Red-CL

I hate threads like this.

I'll be on 19's in the Spring.

Seems like everyone gets tired of the harsh ride.

DISRUPTV

btw, each car responds differently to lowering springs, especially those on stock shox....imo, i'd never put aftermarket springs on stock shoxs simply b/c i will have to replace them down the line anyway and will have 2 pay labor twice for the same job

btw, nicky are u still on stock shoxs?

Red-CL

*cough* *cough* *koni yellows* *cough* *cough*

Shawn S

What are these? Never heard of that brand.
I was thinking of going 235/40 in the summer, but I haven’t found out for sure that they will fit.

zamo

I got the same problem with my beater too. The looks are awesome, but the ride is hell too hard. I can feel any imperfection on the pavement all thy way to my kidneys.

Shawn S

*cough* *cough* *enjoy the 19’s on PA’s SUCK-ASS bumpy roads* *cough* *cough*

zamo

Yokohama AVS ES100 is the inexpensive version of the AVS Sport

Nicky Pass

Yes I am on the stock shocks....but would new shocks make that much of a difference?

Shawn S

Yes, I pose the same question.
I find it hard to believe that going from OEM shocks to “sport tuned” version of anther brand will actually IMPROVE the ride comfort.

H2Q

i had 18s all summer long and experienced the same rattly feel. i got my 16s on for winter and man i really like the smooth feel. so, yes the rattle feel will still be there even if you go down to 18.

darrinb

dont go w/ 18's, keep the 19's, the ride wont be that much better

CLpower

definately


W/ the stock shocks there is very little play w/ aftermarket springs. Aftermarket shocks will allow that play for a more comfortable ride.

TranceFusion

stick w/ your 19s

Shawn S

Thanks….I’ll look into those.

I was also considering going with a 215/45/18 to increase my sidewall, but there aren’t many tires available in that size.

CLpower

Guys, tire's are also important when it comes to a nice ride.

CLpower

you were asking, 235's will work. There are a good amount of people running them. I know the Yoko Paradas are available in 215/45's or maybe it's a 225/45.


If you are interested I have 2 brand new 235/40/18 Nitto 555's I'll let go DIRT F'ING CHEAP!

Shawn S

PM me what “DIRT F'ING CHEAP” means and don’t forget you’d be shipping them cross country.

I am considering getting 555’s, but have heard some bad things about them like excessive noise, wet handling and quick wear.

mantis23

ugh, i'd have to side with what you've heard. although they've lasted a hell of a lot longer than the T1-Ss.

darrinb

shawn, with a 215 your side wall will get thinner

DISRUPTV

shawn, aftermarket shox that are deigned to handle the higher spring rates from the aftermarket lowering springs will always ride alot better than the stock shox designed only to handle the lower spring rate on the stock springs

i'd suggest both you and nicky to get some aftermarket shoxs...get the tokico illuminas, they offer 5way adjustability and have a life-time warranty


also due to the lower sidewall and profile of 225(235)/40/18s, more stress will be placed on the suspension itself since there will now be less rubber to absorb the impact...w/a very good aftermarket shock, the shock will have be able to dampen and absorb the bumps even more and should in theory provide a better ride

also, by adding aftermarket springs, u will def wear ur stock shoxs out alot quicker, but combine that w/upgraded 18/19s w/less tire sidewall, the stock shoxs will wear even quicker

DISRUPTV

nope, this tire width will get smaller...the sidewall is the height of the tire...


if shawn ever put 215/40/18s vs. 225/40/18s, the sidewall will remain the same, but the width of the tire decreases


now if shawn goes w/215/45/18 vs 215/4018s, the sidewalls will be different, w/ the 225/45 having a taller sidewall than the 225/40

Crazy Bimmer

I wouldnt get them. Those were the tires i had on the 330 when i slammed into a tree

gdubb

not trying to sound like a young prick but the car comes with 17's and if you want to back down to 17's just put your stock ones back on and blend in with the crowd. 18's are too small for the car IMHO, I love the looks of your wheels and would think the car would not look that good in 17's because of the size of the car.

Keep the 18's!!

no wait, sell them and buy 19's

Shawn S

The stock wheels are in Phoenix mounted on the TL of the guy that bought them from me nearly 2-years ago.

CLASSYCLS

I got 225/40/18 Yokohamma parada Spec II's the ride is not bad at all!! I am not going twith 19's, thought about it, but it will cause me too much trouble and money at the end!! 18's do justice with handiling, looks, and ride!!

asloudasitgets

aww man. i just took my 19's off cause one day as i was crusing down a street i dont usually go through and all of a suden i see this fucking black hole upcomming like a motherfucker. So i try to swerve but, fuck me too late and i go over it. let me tell you the motherfucker felt like a ESPN worlds strongest man out a hammer to my head. I was like then i pulled over and saw that i got lucky and the rim was still in perfect shape.

the next day i took them off, since anyway i am gonna be doing alot of commuting. god 19's are so nice but they make you so anal and give you a fucking headache thinking whats comming next up the road. Cause to think i spent 3,500 for wheels and then end up fucking them up in one afternoon.

CLpower

Don't blame driver error on tires :P

CLpower

18's aren't any different


Look at how many cars ride 19's stock these days. Don't be a pussy :P

power3dfx

wrong, dont get the illumina's, these are performance shocks and will give you crappy ride, even on the lowest setting. if you are complaining about the ride with stock shocks and bigger rims, you would hate my car with tokicos and stock 17's.
however, i hear the konis and teins definately offer softer rides. the teins i think can match stock or go even softer, though i am not sure on that one.

DISRUPTV

power, u have the illuminas? hmmm thats weird, i've been in a few cars that had them and it seem to ride pretty well

the konis arent a bad choice but arenty they a bit firm even in their lowest setting?

Red-CL

The mechanics at Ardmore Acura say the the lowest setting is a little more harsh than stock. Most people wouldn't be able to notice though.