I would like to get a set of 18x8.5 wheels. What off set would i need to use for them to fit just right?

Also lowering springs? Can it be done right? I am looking at a small drop. May be 1.3-1.5 in the front and 1 inch in the back. Thank you for your help. Point me to the FAQs if i am asking stupid questions.


EDIT: it does not let me edit signature.... so here is my car: 2004 LX SEDAN. 70k miles.

 

comment please?

 

may be 8.5 width is an overkill...... 18x8 ?

 

Spring:

http://www.autocarparts.com/part/427/18/

Neuspeed Springs

 

8.5 would be fine, i run an 18x8.5 and im dropped 2.25F/1.75R with the Neuspeed Supercup Kit.

Offset im not to sure, do you wanna be flush, sunk, or just keep it stock-ishh....?

 

Since that is a 1.5" front / 1" rear drop, is a camber kit necessary. And where does everyone buy the camber kit?

 

stock-ishhh i would say, may be a bit flush but not sunk.

Why is camber kit necessary? and for which tires, front or back? Can't i just go in and get alignment done?

Sorry i do not know **** about suspension.

 

absolutely, only in the rear or youll be chewing through tires all the time. even if it is only a mild drop. id rather spend ~100 on an inglass camber kit then go through tons of tires.

and once you drop it, get it aligned drive for like a month or 2 then go get your alignment checked. Sometimes the springs have to settle and ****

 

what would be a recommended drop? i am getting 18's with 40 profile tires so the tires will remain same size as compared to stock, only a larger rim.

 

get a rim that is 18x8.5 with +35 offset, 225/40/18 tires. You will be set, they will be flush but not super flush, you will be good with a moderate drop

 

would a 18x7.5 rim with +35 offset be flush as well? Is it only the offset that matters right?

 

and accord on 20's with 35 profile would be stupid huh? i saw one and it looked clean.