I am looking at buying the 18 X 8 American Racing Casinos... I am getting them for a hella good price - but is it going to rub if I toss on 40 R??? or do I need to go with 35R - I plan on dropping it - (Koni Yellow with Ground Contol are in the mail) What do you pro's think?

 

35 would prolly be your best bet... and a 215 width tire or something... either way why do you need 8 inch wide tires? i mean its an accord...

 

need... umm... I dont think hooking up cars has anything to do with needs... But thanx for the info - That was what I was planning on going with.

 

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Oooh, he got you there FatJoe.

With a 225/35 your speedo would be dead on at 60. That would be a good choice, but maybe a bit rough over bumps. As far as rubbing 225 is definitely pushing it, especially when lowered so maybe a 215/40 would rub less and be a bit more comfortable. If you go wide like that you may want to consider rolling your fender just in case.

 

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Oooh, he got you there FatJoe.

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huhu huyuck! sure did cletus!

let me rephrase my question for you then stunna... why do you WANT 8 inch wheels... plan on stunnin beyond belief or something?


Modified by FatJoe at 12:21 PM 9/16/2004

 

i think if you take a little time and do the math you can figure out if/how it will fit..the specs are out the in cyberspace

 

i think most 18's are at least 8 inches wide... i could be wrong though.

 

most i see are 7.5

 

Yes, most are 7.5 which would be a lot better for your car. Much less chance of rubbing, that's for sure. Of course I think 18s are too big for that car in the first place.

 

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17's are the bomb diggity for 5th gens

or maybe even...*GASP!* 15's!!!!!!!!

 

aahh... i stand corrected. i've never shopped for 18's, so i really wouldn't know anyways.

 

I'm running 18x8.5" R1 GTR-7s w/ 225/35Rs, and they ride great. I'm lowered an inch and a half, and doesn't scrub a bit. speedo's slightly off, by 3 mph slow (GSP tested), but it's fine. slower than Christmas on backorder, but fine.

 

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those things weigh about 100 pounds each with tires on there?

 

sure feels like it. exactly 57lbs per wheel. I'm trying to sell my stock 95 EX wheels if anyone wants a set. they won't clear the new brakes.

 

I went ahead and got the 18 by 8's with 215 35r's... It has nothing to do with stunning... I just liked the look - and yeah - there big... Hey CWest... what did ya use to drop yours??? I am looking at Koni yellow with Ground Control... any comments...