Howdy! Just got a '99 Accord LX V6 coupe yesterday. Put it in the ditch the same day (crappy Sumitomo tires + 20" of snowfall - road getting plowed = slip slidin'). Luckily, the extremely deep snow prevented any damage.
Now onto the questions:

Will 18x8.5 wheels with a +43 offset with 245/40 tires fit on my Accord? How about with a 1" drop in ride height? How about with 235/40 tires?
Has anybody used or have any thoughts on this O2 Simulator before: http://www.o2simulator.com/4436.html
I've heard good things about it. I'm planning on getting a test pipe to replace the cat and I know that the second o2 sensor will go berserk if I don't slip it a mickey.

thx

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by "Hites" &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...Will 18x8.5 wheels with a +43 offset with 245/40 tires fit on my Accord? How about with a 1" drop in ride height? How about with 235/40 tires?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you want 18x7.5 with +45 offset, 43 is kinda low, your tires will stick out, so prepare for major rubbing!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by "Hites" &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Has anybody used or have any thoughts on this O2 Simulator before: http://www.o2simulator.com/4436.html
I've heard good things about it. I'm planning on getting a test pipe to replace the cat and I know that the second o2 sensor will go berserk if I don't slip it a mickey.

thx</TD></TR></TABLE>

why are you getting a test pipe? what type of engine mods do you have?

 

well i have a 98, just droped it an inch and half. no rubbing. i have 18x7.5 with +45.... 225/40/18&gt; but i dont know about the 8.5. thats kinda pushing it. i dont think there is enough room.

 

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you want 18x7.5 with +45 offset, 43 is kinda low, your tires will stick out, so prepare for major rubbing!

why are you getting a test pipe? what type of engine mods do you have?</TD></TR></TABLE>

if +43 is too low then why does tirerack offer the +42 asa st2, +42 asa st3, +42 asa st4, +40 bbs re, +42 bbs rk, +40 bbs rsgt, +42 ssr competition, +42 ssr gt3, and +35 trmotorsport r5 in sizes ranging from 18x7.5 to 18x8.5 for a 99 honda accord lx v6 coupe? did you mean to say that an 18x8.5 with a +43 offset with a 235/40 or 245/40 tire would rub, or did you mean to say that any 18" wheel with a +43 offset with a 235/40 or 245/40 tire would rub?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ericjackson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well i have a 98, just droped it an inch and half. no rubbing. i have 18x7.5 with +45.... 225/40/18&gt; but i dont know about the 8.5. thats kinda pushing it. i dont think there is enough room.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hmmm... better safe than sorry i guess.

 

call some kind of local performance place that deals with tuners that sells wheels. they should know, if you cant find anyone that knows. i'll try to find out

 

im just going to go ahead an get a set of 18x7.5 black motegi ff7's. found a great deal on a set of em so im jumpin on it.

 

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what color is your car?? and it will look good with a little lowering kit on. i just got through doing mine

 

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what offset?

 

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what offset?</TD></TR></TABLE>

oops, forgot to mention that. +45 (the only offset i could find for them actually)

 

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what color is your car??</TD></TR></TABLE>

"satin silver"

 

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perfect! you should have any rub issues

 

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"satin silver"</TD></TR></TABLE>

that should look good, good luck

 

thx

was able to get the wheels brand new for $650 shipped.

 

well when you get them on. post some pics, i'd like to see

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ericjackson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well when you get them on. post some pics, i'd like to see</TD></TR></TABLE>

ask and ye shall receive:







sorry bout the ginormosity.