View Full Version : Help, Rim sizing/suspension
charpy2os
10-22-2007, 12:31 AM
Hey guys, i've been searching the net for awhile, anyways here's my story, i baught my 2000 prelude it had lowering springs and 19' wheels. They rubbed a bit, when i went on big bumps or when there was more then 2 people in the car. So i decided to change my suspension to a tanabe coilover kit, its a nice suspension kit, although the car's height is to the max and the tires are rubbin even more. Now what my question is. Is there any possibility that if i change only my two front rims to 18' they won't rub at all? or should i change all four?...
Please help:confused: :confused:
91Si4WS
10-22-2007, 09:59 AM
change all 4 of them down to 17s and then slam the car ontop of them
charpy2os
10-22-2007, 01:42 PM
You think i should go with 17's and get the car lower. My main goal is to be able to drive comfortable. So none of the bull**** of going sideways on speed bumps or having to be careful.. that kind of stuff. I don't wnat to worry about that now. but its a tough call would 18's solve this?
91Si4WS
10-22-2007, 03:03 PM
yeah 18s would probally solve the rubbing problem, but they're not exactly comfortable, with 17s you can use a bigger sidewall tire so the car would actually have a smoother ride
2ndlife
10-22-2007, 11:02 PM
Sounds like you want large wheels but I think anything larger than 17s will be more uncomfortbale because of the thin tires. 19s were just too big for the car. Change all four wheels.
2.2Lude
10-22-2007, 11:22 PM
Go to 17's w/ more tire for ride and comfort
charpy2os
10-23-2007, 09:29 PM
When you guys say ride and comfort with 17's my car is pretty confortable to the thin tire? you mean pretty much just go faster over holes and stuff? I think i might go with the 18's but i want to be sure of myself. This is such a hasole. I'm goign to have to sell my 19's and have my car on stands until i get the 18's... :(
3rdGenCrazy
10-23-2007, 10:11 PM
i agree w/ everybody else anything bigger than 17s ur ride isnt gonna be as smooth or comfortable, not only in corners but on straight roads. plus 17s are are cheaper!.. and cheaper is ALWAYS a plus!
smirf
10-23-2007, 11:03 PM
well i got 215/35 18's i think thats the tire size not really sure i can check in the morn and they are SWEET no rubbing or anything just dont get a lip and youll be fine
charpy2os
10-24-2007, 12:49 AM
Dont get a lip kit for the bumper?... cause i was planning on doing that... lol
arg...!
I like big rims.b ut want comfort. i might go with the 17's but.. i love 18's hah
smirf
10-24-2007, 06:53 AM
no i ment dont get a set or rims with a dish lip kit dude seriously needed on the car im saying if you go 18's make sure there is LITTLE to NO offset
2ndlife
10-24-2007, 02:47 PM
Little to no offset on the 18's you mean??
Si Speed
10-24-2007, 04:04 PM
I say get 16"s but thats me.
17"s are perfectly fine.
18"s still ride like ass, even on STOCK suspension.
charpy2os
10-24-2007, 06:36 PM
well what if i got 18-40-7.5 would that work?
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