i was wandering if 18x8.5 inch rims will fit on a 97 prelude??? i have heard they would then i have heard they wouldnt?? and i was wandering if i could put a eibach pro-kit springs on it after i get the rims w/out it rubbing??

 

i dont think that they will fit unless you get a widebody kit. i think the widest you can go is about 7.5

 

Actually, not even a widebody kit would do the trick because widebody fenders are simply fiberglassed to the stock ones...meaning the fender gap never changes. 7.5 is the only way to go, and even if 8.5s could, there's no way in hell you're lowering it, jacking it up would be the only way, lol...

 

18"s are toooooooooooooo big. First tell us why you want a rim that large then we'll tell you why you don't want a rim that large.

I hope you're not a blinger.

 

i couldn't have said it better myself

 

I don't see what the big deal is with 18's.
Everyone has different tastes in cars. Some people like performance, some people like looks.
Hell, I would even consider getting 19's. I think they look good.

 

well, for one they will slow you down. two, you will have to roll your fenders in order to fit them. three, tires are more expensive and they wear out quicker. four, comfort goes out the window. you need more reasons?

 

Ok well they will slow you down a little I agree but as long as you don't go over 18x7.5 you should be alright. Expensive tires do suck but when I had my 18s the ride was basically the same. My main gripe with 18s is that 35 series tires are way too small and lead to easily bent rims. Next time I'm gonna go with 40 series for added protection. Oh and I share in the belief that Ludes need big rims to look good. (Call me a ricer if you will but I'm gonna be gettin some Volk Gt-Ns, not Stunnas)

 

I can't argue, 18's look really good on a 4th gen.

 

yes, but not on a 5th gen..

 

lol.... i guess since you guys don't like 18s, it's a good thing im getting 19s for my Prelude

 

what? the 5th gens are big cars and i think you need 18s to fill out the wwheel wells properly. my .02

 

but they appear to have a lower roof line.. so to me (just my opinion) the wheels look to large for the car...

 

shiet..... i think with my big body kit, the 19s i want will compliment it very very well

 

a nice set of lightweight 16's will do the job better, and they will look better too. just my $.02

 

18x8.5 WILL fit it just depends on the offset, I have on my car now 18x 8 (with 42 offset I think) and they rub only because of the funky offset that I have, my last rims where 18x 8 and they never rubbed. I think that 18 or 19's are the only way to go with 5th gens. My last prelude (5th gen) I had 17's on it and I really thought that they would tooooo small. 18x8.5 WILL fit you just need to get a higher offset thats all (but not too much cause your calipers will hit). The biggest rim ive ever seen on a 5th gen was 19x8.5 in the front and 19x11 in the rear this lude had a "real" wide body kit though..............


[Modified by #1lude, 5:51 PM 1/17/2003]

 

14 - 16, i will never step beyond that.

 

so they rub.
mkaaaaaaaay. i'm gonna have to dissagree with you on that. and i'm sure there are plenty other people who will think the same. 18's are huge for preludes or for any honda for that matter. 19's are way too big. if you can fit 22's on there, go right ahead, your car, you money... do what you like. but looks before performance is funny to me.

 

I have 17" and I would have rather got 16"s
Here a link to help you 18" and 19" Blingers.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
With my 17's my speedo remains the same with 215 40.


[Modified by RY8127, 5:12 PM 1/17/2003]