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Old 06-21-2011, 11:45 AM
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I currently have some 17" wheels I'm trying to get rid of to put some 15's on. I have form and functions adjustable coil overs and want to know where is the cheapest place to buy some wheels and tires. Any suggestions on size and offset, color, anything. Pics would be nice. My car is white by the way. 98 coupe ek.
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Real spoon wheels s2000 spec..but you're gonna need 5 lug and camber kits..
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I got a set of 15x7 +25 XXR 522's with Falken ZE-502 for 500 installed. I got them from 88Rotors.com. The gold ones would look good on a white 98 coupe. They aren't spoon wheels but they are good enough. The offset is perfect for a Honda.



BTW. Your car is an EJ not an EK.
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I found some 15's I'm gonna get. There is a offset of 28 or 35. What's the diff? And recommended tire size. Ej/ek. What's the diff?
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Lower offsets are geared more toward RWD cars, but can be used on any car to give a more aggressive stance. The lower the offset, the more the wheel will stick out of the wheel well. You'll probably want to roll your fenders if you plan on going with a low offset.
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ebay, and craisglist is a good place to get rims if u want some nice rims for a good price get som si's, or gsr blades they will look really good. Or rota slip streams, jmags, dr20's look nice also.
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I found some 15's I'm gonna get. There is a offset of 28 or 35. What's the diff? And recommended tire size. Ej/ek. What's the diff?
Both are rather aggressive offsets, but it would deffinetly help to know which one.

How wide is the wheel?

I would be looking at 195-55-15 or 205-50-15

You may rub depending on how low you are, and how much camber you have.
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Originally Posted by flush_EJ1
I got a set of 15x7 +25 XXR 522's with Falken ZE-502 for 500 installed. I got them from 88Rotors.com. The gold ones would look good on a white 98 coupe. They aren't spoon wheels but they are good enough. The offset is perfect for a Honda.



BTW. Your car is an EJ not an EK.


did you get the wheel and tire setup for $500 through 88rotors.com? that is an awesome deal...i checked their website but i dont see a wheel and tire combo?

thanks for the info on the reseller, i've been looking at these wheels for my ek
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Got my stuff from 88 rotors. Ordered it and came in the next morning. Fast *** shipping and only 50 bucks. Total was a lil over 600. Idk exact but the tax is what put it over. I ended up getting the 28 offset with 195/50r15 and tires don't rub at all. I think I'm going to lower my car more but I'm going to have to roll the rear fenders first.
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ur gonna wanna get 195-15-50 cuz if u get the 205-50-15 there goin to be a little thicker then then 195. The 195 are definatly goin to be thinner so I would rather go with those thats for sure.
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please, use the search bar and google before posting a thread!!!!!! there are so many of these threads out there. there is even a low offset thread. go there, find an EJ and PM the owner asking what specs he's running..
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