alright guys finally got cash to swap out my 03 stock 17s .. I want to go with 18's .. don't know what kind, but offer suggestions if you know any good ones please

But mainly I'm worried about tire fit .. I have a comptech drop. Will I rub with 235\40\18? This is closest to stock rolling diameter, right?
Or do I need to go 225\45\18? I want the LEAST wheel gap and preferably to be flush with fender, but no rubbing ..
I know I have to pay attention to wheel offset but I don't really know anything about offset .. what offset would I have to stay within for no rub?

Thanks guys.

 

can anyone help me out??

 

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I have CT drop with 235/45/17 on a 17 x 8 with 50 offset

 

Hey ...

I have a set of 18" Volk Racing SE37's with 235/40/18s ... works on a '02 TL-S ... I'm sure it'll work on a CL.

Offset? I hear that you shouldn't go below +45 ... don't quote me on this but as a reference guide.

BTW, I have a Comptech drop.

 

I run 18x7.5 on 225/40/18's w/ +45 on the Comptech drop and do not rub at all...

 

Thank you for the replies guys. So I guess if I stay at a +45 offset or higher I should be ok, right?

 

no 40 offset is bad plus it looks sstupid.

The tires wheels are too far out.

I rubbed before drop with a 235 45 17 on a 17x7 wheel with 40 ofset. I now run on 235 45 17 with 17 x 8 50 offset and things aera perfect

 

Wait, the higher the positive offset the further in the wheel well it is right? But then do I have to worry about brake clearance w\ stock brakes or does that not matter. excuse my lack of knowledge

 

Have the same setup. No problems.
I had 18X7.5 with a +42 & rubbed when I dropped it with 235 tires. I think with 225 tires you will not rub, but not sure. I'd go with a +45 or more though cause then the rim will tuck under the fender better & not stick out.

 

my friend has the comptech drop with 245/35/19 tires in rear.... no rub at all even with people in the back...

 

Blader,
I have an Anthracite CL-s like yourself, and REALLY wanted to purchase these rims from Ant. Here is the link-

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113440

He is asking something around $900 if I recall correctly, lives within a couple hours of you, and seems like a nice guy. You should def. give him a call, those rims would look dope on your ride!!

Anthracite + 18" Konig Prophets in Opel finish would look phat-

I would buy them, but have decided to put my money, for now, into springs which are being installed later this week .

Goodluck on rims man-

 

Thanks for the replies

Those are nice wheels grey, but I happen to prefer the polished lip look Thanks and goodluck with your spring install this week! you will definetly love them. did you decide to do shocks too? post pics.

 

Blader,
I've decided to not do my shocks this time around, since I asked my dealer and they will warrant my shocks/struts till 100k. Figure I would get another 70K on my shocks, and if they go after 100K just invest in some good shocks (that I otherwise cannot afford at present). I also met two Acura-CLers this weekend w/ CT springs and running stock shocks. I'll be sure to throw some pics of my car washed, waxed, and w/ my new drop shortly (hopefully this weekend).

Yeah, polished lips are very cool. Best man!

 

245 OR 235?

sidemarker

 

245/35/19 (not a mistype)

 

I’m currently running 225/40/18 with a Comptech drop.
7.5” Rims with a +48 offset.

I’m replacing them this spring with 235/40/18 and I have my fingers crossed that everything works out OK.

Shawn S