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Old 09-19-2005 | 06:22 PM
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Time for rims... But what size to go with?

I'm not sure what size I want. I'm thinking 18s mainly cause they're cheaper and eventually, I might lower my car. But do you guys think 18s are too small? Whats your opinion?
 
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Old 09-19-2005 | 07:06 PM
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I'm not sure what size I want. I'm thinking 18s mainly cause they're cheaper and eventually, I might lower my car. But do you guys think 18s are too small? Whats your opinion?
i have 18's with tanabe df210's (1.5 drop all around) 18's are perfect for me
 

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Old 09-19-2005 | 07:08 PM
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18 x 8.5, offset +40. make sure you get the correct offset!!!
 
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Old 09-19-2005 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by EverybodyWildOu
I'm not sure what size I want. I'm thinking 18s mainly cause they're cheaper and eventually, I might lower my car. But do you guys think 18s are too small? Whats your opinion?
Just depends on "the look" you want. To me, 19's often look a bit out of place on the Sedan. Unless you're going for the total sports car look. I think that 18's give a very sporty, aggressive look but can retain some of the "refined" Sedan profile.

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Old 09-19-2005 | 08:45 PM
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If you want to stay with 18's and want a nice agressive, flush look for an excellent price....get the Coupe 18's. I will be putting those on for the winter with Blizzaks 235/45/18 all around. Obviously in your case you'd get high performance tires.

Here is a pic to give you an idea.
 
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Old 09-19-2005 | 08:50 PM
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well what are the maximum and minimum offsets I should get?
 
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Old 09-19-2005 | 09:11 PM
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If you want to stay with 18's and want a nice agressive, flush look for an excellent price....get the Coupe 18's. I will be putting those on for the winter with Blizzaks 235/45/18 all around. Obviously in your case you'd get high performance tires.

Here is a pic to give you an idea.
I have the same color G you have is your car lowered?
 
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Old 09-19-2005 | 09:35 PM
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That's not my car in the pic. But I also have a BS and is lowered with the Eibach pro kit.
 
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Old 09-19-2005 | 09:55 PM
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Hey Ryansg35 ...

Is that your car pictured? Did you install the lowering springs? Was it difficult?
 
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Old 09-20-2005 | 02:43 AM
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Hey Ryansg35 ...

Is that your car pictured? Did you install the lowering springs? Was it difficult?
yes its my car
i had it professionally installed by signal auto where i live. took them about 30 mins to do.
 
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Old 09-20-2005 | 02:56 AM
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well what are the maximum and minimum offsets I should get?
It depends if you want a staggered setup or all the same offset. Personally i would get all the same offset if you are going with the 18's so you can still rotate the tires, in turn giving them longer life. If your gonna go with 19's i would go with a staggered setup. +40mm offset up front and somewhere between 25-35mm offset out back.
 
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Old 09-20-2005 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
It depends if you want a staggered setup or all the same offset. Personally i would get all the same offset if you are going with the 18's so you can still rotate the tires, in turn giving them longer life. If your gonna go with 19's i would go with a staggered setup. +40mm offset up front and somewhere between 25-35mm offset out back.
That's not right!! Eventhough the front would fit, the whole set up would look odd.

Here is what I recommend if you're gonna get 19's staggered.

19x8.5 +35 to +38 w/ 245/35/19 front
19x9.5 +45 w/ 275/30/19 rear

Non-staggered:

19x8.5 +35 to +38 w/ 245/35/19 all around
 
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Old 09-20-2005 | 09:59 AM
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Chico, as always, is EXACTLY right.

What rims are you thinkin' of?
As Chico knows.........I love to look at the rims guys are lusting after
 
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Old 09-20-2005 | 11:59 AM
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To tell you the truth I'm not sure what rims I'm looking for... Money is always a big factor for me. So if you guys know of any good deals, let me know!
 
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Old 09-20-2005 | 01:01 PM
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visually the 19" will look better on the sedan. It fills the wheel wells out better. IMO the 18"s look small
 


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