Another item to consider when moving up in size is the added weight. You might want to look at getting wheels that are lighter than your stock 17". I believe the sport 17" are around 23lbs. each and your outside diameter with the 215/55/17 is 26.4" or 26.3" depending on the Goodyear or the Bridgestone. You will want to stay somewhere in this range of 26.1 to 26.7. A Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 245/45/18 (front) OD is 26.7 and the 275/40/18 (rear) OD is 26.6. There is a minimal difference in the outside diameter this way from stock. Hope this helps!

 

I managed to get a hold of some REALLY NICE 18" wheels from a coupe but had some issues with fitment... I simply went down to my local discount tire with the wheels and the nice man told me he'd seen this before and I'd need a "rim job". It didn't take long and I have to say I'm VERY happy with the results. I would highly recommend all the nice fellows at Discount Tire. They really know how to put the customer first.

If you have any problems I'd suggest going to your local discount tire and asking if they have any guys with a few minutes free who might be able to give you a free "rim job" kind of on the side. They'll usually do all they can to help you out.

 

Dude - That was the funniest thing I've seen this year!!! If I can stop laughing, i'd ask you if you were serious!!!

 

Did you like it, I mean the free "rim job", what did it feel like? Are you just experimenting?

 

Let's just say I can feel every bump in the road now and I'm leaving a trail of rubber everywhere I go.

 

"Rim Job" from a guy at Discount Tire? Did he buy you a drink before the "rim job"?
To each his own

Here you go heetenism
Pics of Coupe rims on my Sedan

 

I hope they used some lubricant otherwise there could be a lot of damage. Was this shop in San Francisco?

 

Hmm. Well personally I like to get the rimjob from a woman but, I guess if it works for you to get them from the local guy at the "tire shop" who am I to judge!!1

 

no rubbing on mine

 

Low blow Fireball.........but funny none-the-less

So what was this thread originally about?

 

Lol... I apologize... from me you should expect nothing less than random tangents with the occasional useful nugget here and there

 

I wouldnt have it any other way!

 

Low blow? I guess that was. I apologize to anyone from San Francisco who might have been offended. It is a beautiful city but you do have be careful if you find a quarter on the sidewalk and decide to bend over and pick it up. Oh, did I offend anyone again. I apologize.

 

LMFAO!
"Hey look a quarter "