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Old 06-08-2004, 07:11 PM
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I noticed that the rims that I was gonna buy was 18x7.0. Is it bad? Cuz most rims were 18x7.5. Which is better or it really doesn't matter?
what tire size should I get with 18x7.0? 225/40/18 just like 18x7.5?
I was thinking about getting Nitto NT555 or Toyos Proxes 4 or Yokohama Parada Spec-2, but what if the size is not available?
Please tell me if I need other size than 225/40/18 and what tires have that size (Nittos, Toyos, Yokohamas, etc)

Also, anyone knows where I can get these rims? or anybody has good hook ups?
Motegi FF7 Gunmetal 18" for good price and with tire package.
Old 06-08-2004, 07:28 PM
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stop! learn something before you buy and make the right decision

1. make sure your wheels are +45 offset or higher or you may have to trim the bumper tab and even then, +42 is the lowest you should go

2. 225/40/18 is a compromise. more selection but the diameter is smaller than stock so your wheel gap will increase and you will have less sidewall, i'd stick with 225/45/18 or 235/40/18. at a minimum, if you're gonna get 225/40/18, make sure it is a tall tire (ie. some are 25.3 inches as opposed to 25.1) stock is 25.6 give or take

3. 18x7 is fine but you may lose the option of going 235, 18x7.5 is also fine, 18x8 is only okay if you have a high offset and even then, search the archives to make sure it will work

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Thanks! the rims are +45 offsets, however. So you meant 18x7.0 will fit 225/40/18, 225/45/18, 235/40/18?
1. So I can choose any tires with 225/40/18, 225/45/18 on 18x7.0 rims.
2. I can go with Nitto NT555 or Toyos Proxes 4 or Yokohama Parada Spec-2 tires.
Am I correct?




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