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Apr 3, 2005 | 08:54 PM

01 EBP TYPE SH

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need help deciding on rim size

Sorry to bother u experts, but i'm lost

I'm looking to buy 18" rims.
Not sure what size of rim to buy?
What is the off set?
Pattern 5 - ?
Tire size?

My 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH is dropped on ground control coil overs

Apr 3, 2005 | 08:57 PM

bad-monkey

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Re: need help deciding on rim size (01 EBP TYPE SH)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01 EBP TYPE SH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sorry to bother u experts, but i'm lost

I'm looking to buy 18" rims.
Not sure what size of rim to buy?
What is the off set?
Pattern 5 - ?
Tire size?

My 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH is dropped on ground control coil overs</TD></TR></TABLE>

18x7.5"
+45 to +50 mm offset
5x114.3
225/35/18

you may have to shave the tabs in the rear wheel well.

Apr 3, 2005 | 09:51 PM

PrettyLude

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48+ offset

Apr 4, 2005 | 05:38 PM

01 EBP TYPE SH

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Re: need help deciding on rim size (bad-monkey)

Thanks for the info it really helped
sorry for the late reply

Apr 4, 2005 | 11:09 PM

damonk

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Re: need help deciding on rim size (01 EBP TYPE SH)

18's = GG to your acceleration. keep that in mind

Apr 5, 2005 | 07:23 AM

silver97prelude

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Re: need help deciding on rim size (bad-monkey)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad-monkey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you may have to shave the tabs in the rear wheel well.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Definitely will have to do this with 18s.

I run 225/40 Khumo EcstaSupras, I would be scared of bending the rims on potholes with a 225/35s.