cwallace1

I am just about to buy new wheels and tires because I am lowering my car. Here is what I have placed in the cart and I wanted to know if the wheels and tires will be flush to the body of the car.

Size:
Wheels: Vision Shockwave 239 FWD (17x7)
Tires: Kumho Ecsta AST (235/45R-17)

Please let me know if they will be flush to the body of the car. Also if you don't understand what I mean please let me know and I will try and explain myself a little better.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

we need offset

cwallace1

Offset: 42mm
Let me know if there is anything else you need.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

so what kind of flush are you trying to achieve?

cwallace1

I want the edge of the wheel to be flush with the wheel hub. I am not totally sure how to word it but if you were to show me pictures I would be able to pick it out.

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

how low are you?

cwallace1

I have not lowered my car yet. This is all pre-questions before I place my order because I want to make sure that this will look flush when it is all installed.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

well..

post an example of the type of flush you're trying to achieve.. that'd be easier..


and if you want flush..

i'd go with something wider and up a size to 18s

3.2TLc

Yeah, ^^~^^ ....I agree, get 18's.
Check the 2nd Gen "Photograph Gallery" for the best way of visualizing what others have done to achieve a lowered flush appearance of the rims to the body.

cwallace1

So you dont think the 17x7 42mm offset will be flush when it is lowered?

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

not even close.

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

18x9 +38 is flush in the front when lowered based on my own personal experience. someone else will have to chime in about rear flush fitment, my rear fenders were pulled so i can't say.

based on 18x9 +38, use this calculator to figure out your own setup that you want to do.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

cwallace1

Okay thanks for your assistance. I have upgraded my cart to 18x8 42mm offset Wheels and 235/40-18 Tires. This is the best that I could find in the style I like.
Brand:
Vision Shockwave 539-
http://www.andysautosport.com/images...wave_bml_l.jpg

cwallace1

Sorry forgot the tires:
Nankang NS-II 235/40R-18 95H BSW-

cwallace1

Vision Shockwave 539-

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

nankang..... poop tires...

well, if you do 18x8 +42.. it still would sit a bit in after you lower your car a good amount..

cwallace1

Would the amount be noticeable when lowered or only when you look at a certain angle. The only reason that I am not willing to change the brand of the wheels is because I am getting an excellent deal on them and this is the biggest that they offer. (18x8 42mm offset)

As far as tires these are the best I could find within my price range and a pop tire is not a huge issue for me.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

with that tire size.. i suppose not too much.

cwallace1

So will these wheels and tires look good once my car has been lowered and I don't know how low I want to go yet. That was going to be my next topic/question.
I am getting the Tein Street Basis Coilover complete system. If you know how low I should go on the Front and Rear please let me know because I will need to tell the Shop when I get there.

Thanks!

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

with those coilovers... i would drop to car to just about .5 finger gap..

you can go lower.. but preferably, i wouldn't on those

cwallace1

Do you know precisely how many inches I should lower to? I just ask because I will need to tell the shop how low I want my car to be lowered. Also I will need to know how stiff I should get it.

xakura21

In addition to his question... the higher the offset, the more the wheels stick out right? I'm looking at some Katana RC10s 18X8 45 offset & the same coils as the other guy. Looking to drop it about 2.2in in front and rear. Yay or nay?

3.2TLc

Your front drop ideally will be a bit lower than the rear !

cwallace1

Right but how much of a drop should I apply? Like 2 inch 2.5 1.5 what would you recommend.

3.2TLc

All depends on the final choice of rims & tires.....along with the "look" that you desire. Some really slam them a bit more than necessary, but must be willing to sacrifice the overall ride feeling becoming somewhat harsher.

fsttyms1

You have it backwards, the higher the offset the further in it is. Stock is a +55. the lower the offset the further out it will stick.

cwallace1

Ohhhhhhhhhh that changes things a bit. SO I am about to buy 18x8 42 offset wheels and 235/40-18 Tires. Once lowered will it now fit flush to the finders of the car?

cwallace1

Can I please get a yes these will work fine or no you need to change them.

cwallace1

**ATTENTION** I am thinking of doing a last minute change to my very detailed order that I am about to place. Instead of getting 18x8 42mm Offset with Nankang NS-II Tires 235/40-18, I was going to replace these two items with STERN 18x8.5 Offset says HPO (don't know what that means maybe someone can tell me) with Tire: DELINTE D 7
225/40/18 SR:W TW:340. Please let me know ASAP which I should go with. Remember the more flush the wheels/tires are to the fender the better and that's what I am trying to achieve.