18x8.5 with 45 offset???????
10-21-2003, 01:35 AM
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18x8.5 with 45 offset???????
Well I have been looking for rims for my new ride that should be getting here in two weeks. The thing is that all the rims I like come in 18x8.5 with a 45 offset. Will that half-inch make a difference? Will this rim fit? Or should I go with the 18x7.5 with a 45 offset.
10-21-2003, 07:46 AM
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I was told that the stock offset was 45mm and anything down to 31mm would work (which pushed the wheels out) so a wider rim, 8.5 with only a 45mm offset should be comparable on the outside but rubbing on the inside would be the concern. You need to talk with someone who knows like the guys at tires.com, they have done ll the measurements and that is where I got my info.
10-21-2003, 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by Donte99TL
so the 18x7.5 should fit then
so the 18x7.5 should fit then
I believe for the 235/40-18 tire that is recomended by Acura, the minimum rim width is 8" with 8.5" prefered. You may want to contact the tire dealer before you buy the rims.
Having a width too small puts excessive stress on the sidewall and can create handling issues as the rubber buldges over the wheel, creating excessive sidewall flex (this would lead to poor performance and the stock 17" would be better.
10-21-2003, 06:04 PM
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Well, I was going to go with the smaller tire too. But I decided not to go smaller. I guess I will try and call some people and find out what the 411 is on this.
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10-21-2003, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
I do not remember where, but I thought someone said the OEM 18" wheels were/are 18x8.5.
I do not remember where, but I thought someone said the OEM 18" wheels were/are 18x8.5.
10-22-2003, 04:52 PM
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Originally posted by need4spd
Did you call the dealer, or the Acura 1-800 info line? They would know best!
Did you call the dealer, or the Acura 1-800 info line? They would know best!
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