17s or 18s

[Renesis Rising]

i really want 18s but i dont know if they will rub or cause other problems...the rims i want or the otegi ff7s...i just had to buy new tires today for my stockers...bridgestone fuzions...and i realize now if i wait for these to run down to get new rims and tires I could possibly be waiting for 3 years to do so...which i dont think is to bad but if i bought these ff7s now in the 17 size i could switch the tires over and run with em. do you guys think i should wait for the 18s or get the 17s..and do you think the possible problems of having 18s is worth the wait?


I'm thinking if I just get lowering springs i can get the same effect of having 18s...I dont know help me I know you all went thru this dillema before.

 

[haze20]

18's are not a problem with the right offset.

 

[Renesis Rising]

what do u mean offset...i dont want to go back to the tire shop sounding like an ass

 

[haze20]

What size are you looking to run exactly? I have 18x7.5 inch rims with a +48 offset with 215/35 series tires. I am dropped and have no rubbing problems. The offset and width of the tires will be what determines if you will rub or not.

 

[Renesis Rising]

well i really wouldnt be able to tell you unless i google the rims and find their specs...if u mind subscribing to my lil thread here...i would be able to answer you a lil later i have to run right quick

 

[haze20]

No problem. Maybe some of the guys with more technical answers will be able to help too.

 

[Renesis Rising]

here are the specs for 18s

 

[Renesis Rising]

here are the specs for 18s

http://www.wheelmax.com/wheelcolors.asp?CtgId=2706&color=Gun Metal

 

[haze20]

Looking at the site they don't have the right offset for 18's.

 

[joka1]

ya 18's are easy............18/215/35's

 

[joka1]

courtesy of rishie!!
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9129

 

[Renesis Rising]

i guess i should just print out this page when i go to the shop

 

[DeuceMalicai]

black msp (mine) on 18's lower with D2 coilovers and blue mp3 on 18's lowered with teins s and tokico adj. no rubbing at all! hope this helps, peace!

 

[MSdestro]

Be careful with 18's. I'm running 18x7.5 ET:45 with 215/40R18 and I rub on the rear driver side when I have three people in the back. Don't get me wrong, the look is amazing. I have stock suspension, by the way.

 

[Zack]

i could explain offset, but my companys site explains it better
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoWheelOffsets.dos

 

[Tommy1005]

I was just wondering what suspension you are running and what if any did modifications did you have to make for the RX-8 wheels to fit, i.e. spacers, fender rolling, etc.

I have 18"x8" with 215/35 nankang Sport NS-II tires they fit perfectly no problem at all, even with 4 people siting in the back with lower springs.. see my car. I have RX8 Rims with no problem and it looks awesome.

I think these are the best looking rims for the speed. I'm not Saying this to show off or nothing. Just my personal Opinion.

 

[sandspeed]

ha ha thats me^^^^