i just traded in my Rx-8 for and '04 RSX Type S, and i have the wheels from the Rx-8 that i would like to put on. there aren't too many people on here that use 8.5" wide wheels, and was hoping someone had some input on this.

clursx suggests 235/40/18's, but that seems a little wide-
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=368629

is anyone personally running or has run 8.5" wheels on a moderately lowered RSX that has helpful input?

CLIFFNOTES: i have 18x8.5" wheels. What tires?

 

Why not sell the wheels and get something more realistic, like a 17x7.5" wheel or something?

While you can make that wheel fit, it's gonna rub. And with a 8.5" wide wheel, you need wide tires to go on there, probably at least a 225 with a 235 being better.

Do the math on your own:

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Stock 02-04 RSX-S wheel is 16x6.5" +45.

Basically you're looking at 25mm less on the inside and outside.

 

they're gram light 57F's, and i would like to keep them if they don't fit like complete ***. i don't want to go through the hassle of selling them because you always lose money and waste time with flaky buyers.

i've seen a couple people on here that run this size, that's why i wanted to hear from someone that has done this before.

 

I would go with a 235/40/18 which will give you about a 25.4 diameter. You still might have to get the fenders rolled.

 

i have the same size on my car, use 225 40's, also i didnt have to roll any of my fenders. they fit perfect

 

also, if you're running 8.5" wide wheels, can you put what suspension you're using? thanks

 

well im going to be running bc n+'s, i wont know how everythings going to work out until april, i still have the sways and arms to buy yet.....

last summer i had skunk2's in the front and megan racing's in the rear.

 

with an 8.5" wheel, use a 235. it fills in the tire very well and makes the most out of the contact patch.

 

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