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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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wassup guys I got a 97 accord coupe and i want 18" rims but i also have H & R springs to drop my car is dat possible? will the tires rub? do any of you guys have pix so I can see
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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by the way this is what it looks like factory and the shocks are kyb GR2
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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depends. there is more than one height for h&r springs. what version of springs do you have. what series tires are you planning to run.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Dude, you need to learn to hide your dead soldiers better, your busted.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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here's my brothers accord ... its not the best angle to view it but its the only one i have ... i don't know what spring setup he's on i'll have to ask ... but if he can tuck 19's i'm sure you'll have no problem with those 18's ...


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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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wow looks like he even has room to spare
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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if you are afraid of rubbing you are a *****, just do it anyways!!!!

yeah, you will be fine,

not that it really helps, but my cuz had a 2000 accord dumped on 19's that didnt rub that i knew of

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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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just watch your offset and your wheel width and you'll be fine ... or just roll your fenders
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FunnyVictor86
just watch your offset and your wheel width and you'll be fine ... or just roll your fenders
fenders should be rolled/pulled anyways, looks better :D
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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if you know what your doing and can do the job safe and clean or if your going to repaint the car and chipping the paint on your fenders isnt a problem ... then yes it is the best way to go
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FunnyVictor86
if you know what your doing and can do the job safe and clean or if your going to repaint the car and chipping the paint on your fenders isnt a problem ... then yes it is the best way to go
yeah thats kinda why i wish my car wasnt custom painted, or at least less custom that it it at least able to be matched so i can roll and stretch/pull all my fenders so there is not that flat side and a crease like on stock cars....
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Go adjustable coilovers and you could get your ride at a perfect height!!! But as of right now you can def get some 18's with low profile on there no prob without rub. ;-) Just dont go to wide of rims... and if your goin more then 2.5in then you might start seein trouble.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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18" wheel = too much wheel not enough sidewall, but I suspect you guys don't really care...
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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18" = suck *** ride if you go anywhere near rough roads, not to mention slower accelleration........
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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18" = ugly
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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why do you think im trying to get rid of mine ... im rolling my oem 15's
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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i have 18 i drop my car on ebiach springs..those are the best on the market and work great..u can use ur stock shocks..i have no problems...jus get tires that are 215/40/18 or 225/40/18..i have 225/40/18..
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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but yeah no good if u drive on bumping roads..i have racing harts cp-10...lighter than oem..so i have no problem with making it slower...
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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do you still have those stock rims
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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eh had them all i still like 18's the best
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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would you like to sell them
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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so i came into this thread to see whats up new

and

WHAT THE **** WHY DOESNT MY TITLE ****ING SAY SENIOR MEMBER ANY MORE!!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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I found 17's to be the best looking while still performing up to my standards.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jwicecold
I found 17's to be the best looking while still performing up to my standards.


<-- owns a set of 17's
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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what about 18'7.5 on da9 with tokio shocks and neuspeed spings?
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