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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Im running 225/40/18 on a 18x8.5 rim. It has a slight slant so I can rock some spacer and sit flush. 215/40/18 will be a stretch. I wouldnt recomend it unless your gonna slam it more than 2” and go with a 30-35 offset. I test fit a few 18” rims and I can tell you below a 30 offset you will have to roll the fenders and run negative camber with a stretched tire. The same for wider 18” s. The lower you go the better they look. I bought mine 18” for daily driving. I will buy 20” s for shows. I bought my 18” tires for 110 each installed. I have bought 20” falkens for 125 each installed. Every shop around year charges 140 or more for 19” tires. They said is an odd size that not to many people go for. I am gonna measure for spacers for my 18” s cause they have a 45 offset. I want them to sit better. Pm me if you have any more questions cause I tried on to many 18” rims to list but remember how they sat.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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honestly, i think im kinda leaning towards 18's, seeing how nicely the pwp sits on those ce28n's. not that i am getting those rims...but i think with the right wheel it'll look good...and hes only dropped on h tech. so if i drop on stech then i should be ok..
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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I went through the same thing you are going through. I ended up with 18's and a 30 offset. Looking back the only thing Id change is saving up a bit more for some lighter weight rims.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Yea s techs are good! 18” s will look good and ride great. just dont do 245/45/18 cause you will be on 4x4 status.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by T-jay
Yea s techs are good! 18” s will look good and ride great. just dont do 245/45/18 cause you will be on 4x4 status.
How about 245/40-18? I've a set of TL a-spec but cannot decide on tires. I'm between 245/40-18, 235/40-18 or 225/45-18.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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If your not going lower then 1.5” and the roads in your area suck. depending on how wide your rim is 225 or 235 40 18. 225 for up to a 8.5” wide rim. 9” wide or more 235. 10” or more 245 40. pic sucks a lil but this is how my setup is and im in ny I eat potholes all day with no problems.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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T-JAY, eating potholes for breakfast since birth.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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i didnt read the rest of the thread, but 18s a great idea to retain smooth ride characteristics and up your aesthetics
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
T-JAY, eating potholes for breakfast since birth.
No doubt

Originally Posted by KillerG
i didnt read the rest of the thread, but 18s a great idea to retain smooth ride characteristics and up your aesthetics
4 Sho, you right!
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Reason I chose 18's is because at that time, I didn't want to go with the 20s since my rims were only available in those two sizes. Reason I went with these rims were because they were cheap in comparison to rims I want (Work Schwert SC1s, Varianzas, Volks CE28s).

One thing I can tell you is that, people who have complimented my ride, initially think they are 19's.

In the future, I probably would go 19s.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
probably looking for full face, multi spokes like the ce28n or work 11r or something. nothing with lip since thats gonna look even smaller
i also chose my rims because less spokes to clean. On my 05 TSX, I hated cleaning those rims. Sucks so much lol
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 02:55 AM
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thanks guys, i'll be test fitting (kinda) some 18's tomorrow and see how it goes!
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
thanks guys, i'll be test fitting (kinda) some 18's tomorrow and see how it goes!
can you take pictures??
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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can you take pictures??
I second that!
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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I second that!
Third!
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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haha i'll try, but if i do end up buying it, it'll only be a teaser till i mount them with a drop
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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i sense another heeltoe right here... this shit better be up tonight ed!!!
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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I think 18's would be fine. Just drop it and you're good to go
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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i sense another heeltoe right here... this shit better be up tonight ed!!!


it will be up in one year. don't worry, when its finally out, it will not disappoint you!
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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well, i liked it. so i went for it:





i'll be creating a new thread soon with a bunch of noobie questions as this is my first ever, set of wheels.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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now thats what i call a teaser! guess you didnt go with the LM reps
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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nope, decided that if i were to spend 900 on reps, might as well shell out a bit more for used quality rims lol
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
nope, decided that if i were to spend 900 on reps, might as well shell out a bit more for used quality rims lol
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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these two are Honda make new. i am not sure that silver is 17 or 18.



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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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hey edwin, edgar,edsel, edelbert, what the fuck is your real name? haha j/k

did you drop your car yet? i dont remember..


Originally Posted by ed_423
well, i liked it. so i went for it:





i'll be creating a new thread soon with a bunch of noobie questions as this is my first ever, set of wheels.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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haha you got it right the first time alvin

and no not yet, debating between H&R or stech.

also, like you said the tires that came with these had smaller sidewalls (tires a bit stretched too), so theres a few curb rash on the wheels. but its okay, i think ima run it till it needs changing, then get better tires + install tpms. maybe fix the crub rash later on lol, cant tell from far away

right now its 215/45/18, what would you recommend ? keep in mind i WILL be dropped lol, something that looks good with a drop that closes up wheel gap but wont make me rub
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
haha you got it right the first time alvin

and no not yet, debating between H&R or stech.

also, like you said the tires that came with these had smaller sidewalls (tires a bit stretched too), so theres a few curb rash on the wheels. but its okay, i think ima run it till it needs changing, then get better tires + install tpms. maybe fix the crub rash later on lol, cant tell from far away

right now its 215/45/18, what would you recommend ? keep in mind i WILL be dropped lol, something that looks good with a drop that closes up wheel gap but wont make me rub
work emotion cr-kai?

my best guess

S techs

235/40/18
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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^not quite.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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225/35/18 or 235/35/18
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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^wouldnt 35 be too skinny? everyone is suggesting me at least 40 (check other thread)
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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40/18 will be closer to stock I believe
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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sorry i meant 225/40/18 since i have that on my car

or 235/40/18
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