I'm considering running 18x7.5 with 205/40's on my accord. This is very close to stock diameter which is great, but I scared of little protection my rims will have. Would stepping up to say a 215/40 make any difference? I know alotta civic guys run 205/40's on there 16's and some stock mini's come stock with this size. So it cant' be that bad right . Lets hear those horror stories of bent rims...any advice or tips is appreciated, thanks


Modified by Krisgh15 at 10:05 PM 6/13/2007

 

no such thing as 205/40-18

the size for your car is 215/40-18. if u are worried about the harsh ride then go w/ 17 or 16" wheels.

 

Its a relatively new size, I know nitto, toyo and dunlop make'em. Thanks for the advice, bump for more

 

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17" for your car will be : 205/45

16" will be: 205/50

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oh snap...i stand corrected, man.... thanks for the info but yeah, 205/40 would still be the wrong size.

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Opossum Jenkins &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if u are worried about the harsh ride then go w/ 17 or 16" wheels.</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you are worried about your rims being susceptible to damage from potholes, then go w/ 17 or 16" wheels.