Who's Running 18" Wheels?..... [Archive]

geeq

04-24-2006, 11:47 AM

What size wheel and tire are you running?

Width of wheel and Offset. Also tire sizes.

Found info and I posted in the Stance Forum but want your experiences.

fesselaj

05-01-2006, 01:40 PM

I got 18's on my 99 lude...I'm not sure what size my tires are but i'll look for ya later today and post it up tomorrow. I also have lowering springs on it, but i'm not sure how much it dropped...No rub at all though, they fit really good.

2000bb6

05-01-2006, 02:30 PM

psshh i got oem sawblades w/ kuhmo escata's ASX
then i hav 16" steelies with toyo proxes T1-S (i wanna swithch the tires but im lazy)

THE ONE

05-01-2006, 02:36 PM

tytyguy

05-01-2006, 04:34 PM

i think 18's are a little too big. biggest id go is 17"

00Lude

05-16-2006, 04:33 PM

What size wheel and tire are you running?

Width of wheel and Offset. Also tire sizes.

Found info and I posted in the Stance Forum but want your experiences.
i have them 225-40-R18 and the back rubs around fastturns.

THE ONE

05-16-2006, 04:35 PM

^^^ is it dropped?

JLUDE

06-13-2006, 09:37 AM

reginabb6

06-13-2006, 11:13 PM

18" on a 5th gen has been debated on every forum. Basically anyone concerned with performance should NOT run 18" wheels. 17" is hands down the best compromise between looks and performance, 16" is the best size for a car that you plan to track or autocross.

- JL
ya but 18"s look so nice..lol.... but its true it really depends on what u want to set up ur lude for.. because im going through the same thing right now.. its between 17s or 18s... but i think i would still be able to do cornering on the streets with 18"s on... but we will see

hotrod

06-13-2006, 11:42 PM

18" on a 5th gen has been debated on every forum. Basically anyone concerned with performance should NOT run 18" wheels. 17" is hands down the best compromise between looks and performance, 16" is the best size for a car that you plan to track or autocross.

- JL
the man speaks the truth. and not just 5th gen... 4th gen as well. imo, 18" is only good for the bling factor, iow shows.

jdm bb6

06-14-2006, 07:09 AM

I'm getting DP6 MOTEGI racing wheels with G-force tires with either 215/35/18's or if 225/40/18's fit with my drop then I would be set!

As for right now? Them Khumo 711s are doing good but I spin tires like crazing if I launch.

^^ knows ill only come to his house, point and laugh at those HUGE WHEELS... i mean unless he gets 17's for the fronts and whide 18's for the back... that would be pimp

:banana: = TEL after a clean drug transaction

eludertypes

07-03-2006, 07:04 PM

I'm getting DP6 MOTEGI racing wheels with G-force tires with either 215/35/18's or if 225/40/18's fit with my drop then I would be set!

As for right now? Them Khumo 711s are doing good but I spin tires like crazing if I launch.
They don't make that wheel with a high enough offset. You need at least +45mm. +48 is ideal.

Miller Time

07-03-2006, 11:53 PM

i have 18x7.5 rims, 215/40 tires, i rub when making quick turns & u-turns sometimes, but i think it's due to my "soft" riding Eibach prokits springs and stock shocks. i need to upgrade to koni yellows/h&r springs, i heard thats a good combo. anyone out there running that combo?

THE ONE

07-04-2006, 12:02 AM

They don't make that wheel with a high enough offset. You need at least +45mm. +48 is ideal.

thanks for that man... thats what they guy at the shop said too. I will just have to make due with my SH wheels.... They haven't failed me yet!

bboixtc

07-04-2006, 12:24 AM

man u guys aint seen nothin yet. check out my 21in rims. spinners. and my altezza cf lights. omg. its so bling bling bling. wait till i get that custom interchangeable grillz. and crazy tv's.

zmatt

07-04-2006, 11:38 AM

i have 18's just droped the car on Tein SS coilvers and shocks the rear is way too low i cant put my finger between the tire and the wheel well in the back but i just need to take off the tires and raise up the coilovers to fix that so the rubbing stops, front is low and does not rub very often, IMO get 17inch rims if your in the market i got mine for a deal so thats why i roll with the 18's

im keeping my stock rims for track days or whatever.

ogsmakdade

07-04-2006, 05:22 PM

I have 18''x7.5'' volks w/ 215/40 hankook tires, ingalls f&r camber kit, ST f&r anti sway bars, JIC magic coilovers, dc sports f&r upper strut tower braces and lower tie bar, and a Energy suspension urethane bushing kit.
The car handles like a champ.

FLaVaH 0wnz

07-04-2006, 07:00 PM

i had 20's on my lude the motegi's dp7 and my lude is lowered and no rub or nothin now i have it on 17"z much better ride

1BadBB6

07-04-2006, 08:34 PM

I have 18" x 7.5" wheels with 225/40/ZR18 tires, no drop, and rubs a little in the back when I go around fast turns. But I love them and get tons of compliments.

eludertypes

07-05-2006, 11:29 AM

I have 18" x 7.5" wheels with 225/40/ZR18 tires, no drop, and rubs a little in the back when I go around fast turns. But I love them and get tons of compliments.
I bet your speedo is jacked! That's like 4% overall diameter difference from stock.

ogsmakdade

07-05-2006, 11:41 AM

I'm almost certian that my AEM ems covers that. I didn't put it in so I'm not 100% sure. Either way I drive like grandma because I have too much loot tied up in my ride.

eludertypes

07-24-2006, 05:33 PM

I'm almost certian that my AEM ems covers that. I didn't put it in so I'm not 100% sure. Either way I drive like grandma because I have too much loot tied up in my ride.
What's the point of the AEM EMS then?

ogsmakdade

07-24-2006, 05:43 PM

What's the point of the AEM EMS then?
because my motor will not work on the stock ecu. If you wanna race we can take it to the track lol

eludertypes

07-26-2006, 04:23 PM

:stoplight: because my motor will not work on the stock ecu. If you wanna race we can take it to the track lol
Kid, if I race you I would surely loose.....for now.:)

satwilson

09-12-2006, 03:54 PM

I have a 98 with 18 inch motegi rojas and 225x40x18 michelins. The rears rub at high speed bumps. 17s would be better.

ogsmakdade

09-12-2006, 05:14 PM

no, a suspension upgrade would be better lo.

FLaVaH 0wnz

09-12-2006, 06:50 PM

get a 35 series tire like a 225/35/18 or even a 215/35/28 if your car isnt lowered i can alwas get spring spreaders and that 80% of the time corrects errors

volksprelude99

12-16-2006, 01:55 AM

I have 17inch volks with 45 profile tires now (stupid TE's bent at 40's so I went up) with a 1.3" drop and I dont have any rubbing problems. I wouldn't suggest getting 18"'s but reglardless make sure you get the right offset otherwise regardless it may rub.

95h22a1turbo

12-16-2006, 02:22 AM

I used to have my prelude... I had 17x7.5 but it was rubbin... it wasnt that bad but if u had more than one person in the car... it wil ljsut rub when u turn lol... and i had 30series low pros.. so 18's i would say no unless its... 18x7 .. and thats mayb. oh my car was never dropped.

ogsmakdade

12-17-2006, 12:04 PM

moral of the story. wheels size doesn't matter as much as having a Good suspension setup. period.

95h22a1turbo

12-17-2006, 09:53 PM

if u say so.

black_prelude97

12-18-2006, 12:04 PM

im going gramlights 57c 16 or 17's

right now i got the sh rims crappy nanking tires stander size tire 215-16-86v standard sh set up, but with upper strut bar

streetdemon06

12-29-2006, 03:12 PM

moral of the story. wheels size doesn't matter as much as having a Good suspension setup. period.
true

mysticskyline

01-11-2007, 11:05 PM

When I get my wheels, I am looking at getting Quantum Tek S15 in 17" or 18" with yokohamas.

oclude

01-22-2007, 05:47 PM

im running 215/40/18 dunlop fm901 and i love them im really low too and im not rubbing. i had the yokohomas but too expensive and if u have camber wear then they'll start to make noises because the tire tread isnt symmetrical.

ogsmakdade

01-22-2007, 09:58 PM

^ moral of the story, get a camber adjustment kit.

oclude

01-23-2007, 01:38 AM

exactly... but for people who want to lower and have good camber... its tricky...

18's: lowered, good camber, you have to trim the inside of the wheel well
17's: lowered good camber, you shouldnt have to trim.

Henchman

02-08-2007, 07:33 PM

Running 18's with 225/40/18 WanLi 1088S

ogsmakdade

02-11-2007, 08:42 AM

girlyboostdlude

02-12-2007, 01:17 PM

i have 18 inch motegis with 240 tires... my cars also lowered and it rubs sometimes

Uncle Buck

02-12-2007, 01:35 PM

i cant run with an 18"..... i tend to trip alot and rug burns suck!!

oh my bad wrong 18:rolleyes: um....ya i feel like a moron!!

BarboneRO

02-16-2007, 12:02 AM

I used to have them 18by8 and i use to rub on hard turn, u turns and when tha car was loaded but if u get the right offset, tires and they are no bigger then 7.5in u shold be fine but only on stock suspension. I think anything about 17 its not good for the car and suspension

ogsmakdade

02-16-2007, 06:23 PM

I told you all that I have 18's, my car is lowered 2 inches, and I can go around a 25mph turn at 80+mph with NO rubbing.

bikergrl03

02-20-2007, 10:38 PM

i have them 225-40-R18 and the back rubs around fastturns.

I have the exact same tires with the same problem, But I will have them folded soon.

Pic of my car:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/Blue92ehSI/SFPOA%20Meet%202-17-07/S4010121.jpg

bikergrl03

02-20-2007, 10:40 PM

I told you all that I have 18's, my car is lowered 2 inches, and I can go around a 25mph turn at 80+mph with NO rubbing.

BUT what size of tires???