Official P5 wheel thread.

[ehirshman]

These are by far the nicest rims I've seen on a P5. Can you tell me how much you have lowered the car and if you have any clearance issues? Also, when I do a search, the Heidfelds that come up don't look like yours. They don't have all of the rivets?

 

[dirtyz]

So i know absolutley nothing about tires/rims/wheels.

But I am looking to get a set of rims/tires for the winter, and then have another set for the summer.

I came across these on Craigslist. Would this work for me?

Link

 

[CTt3P5]

I'd ask the seller these questions

1)offset
2)bolt pattern

And do you drive a hatch or sedan?

If you drive a hatch you'll want at least a +45 or higher offset, sedan you should be able to get away with +42.

And bolt pattern for our cars is 5x114.3/5x4.5

 

[CalgaryAE92]

What a great thread! I just picked up some 18x7.5 +48 gunmetal Volk TE37s and I can't wait to mount them on my P5. Now I just have to pick some tires!

I have been reading some of the very informative threads on the forum and it would appear the safest size of tire to run is 215/35/18. It looks like at least ONE person is running 215/40/18. I have a completely stock suspension and I would prefer a 40 series tire over a 35. Why is 215/40/18 no good? Is it because the tire will hit the spring perch of the strut? Because there's plenty of room under the fender.

Input from anyone with experience would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Matt V]

I'm so jealous, those are my all-time favorite wheels.

I would run the tire size that is recommended on here if you don't wanna run into issues with rubbing.

 

[CalgaryAE92]

Thanks Matt V. I lucked out a bit with the wheels. There was someone selling a slightly used set locally (wheels are date stamped Feb 2008) and they are in fantastic shape. He was running them on his Prelude.

I thought about it some more and you're totally right about the tire size. Besides, Tirerack is having a crazy sale on Hankook Ventus RS2's in 215/35/18. $71/tire. I couldn't believe it. So I just ordered a set! I'll have to post pics when I have the wheels on the car.

 

[CalgaryAE92]

So I put the TE37s on. Overall, I am very happy with them! I was concerned that 18's might look too big, but I think they're alright. I'm also on stock suspension and the 215/40/18's on there right now don't rub at all and fill out the wheel wells quite nicely. However, the tires are worn and will be replaced in the summer with the 215/35/18's that I've already bought. If I would have known, I think I would have picked up some 40's instead of 35's. Anyhow, I think the wheels will be on for a week and then they'll have to come off before it snows.

 

[323]

NICE wheels. now u need to lower it

 

[JDM-P5]

Lower me now...listen to your car.

 

[CalgaryAE92]

Thanks. I knew the first comments would be to lower the car . If I am REALLY to listen to what my car is saying, I would lubricate and change the rear sway bar bushings!

 

[hornsfan10609]

So I put the TE37s on. Overall, I am very happy with them! I was concerned that 18's might look too big, but I think they're alright. I'm also on stock suspension and the 215/40/18's on there right now don't rub at all and fill out the wheel wells quite nicely. However, the tires are worn and will be replaced in the summer with the 215/35/18's that I've already bought. If I would have known, I think I would have picked up some 40's instead of 35's. Anyhow, I think the wheels will be on for a week and then they'll have to come off before it snows.

(10) That looks great man, it really makes me want 18s for my car.

 

[JDM-P5]

Thanks. I knew the first comments would be to lower the car . If I am REALLY to listen to what my car is saying, I would lubricate and change the rear sway bar bushings!

Haha...true true.

 

[CalgaryAE92]

Sorry, didn't mean to change the topic to "clunking".

Anyhow, back on topic. I've added a couple of more close up pics of a rear wheel and one of a front wheel. You can see that with the 215/40/18 tire (Falken FK452), it gets close to the spring perch, but there's definitely enough clearance room. Same story up front. Also, there's no rubbing at full left or right turn. The wheel itself is 18x7.5 +48 and it gets close to the suspension, but it also clears.

So I don't know why the fitment guide says to use 215/35 and it looks like most people that run 18s do the same? I know every tire is different, but has anyone had problems with 215/40/18's?

 

[EVADE]

the tires size is set up 215/35/18 so its closer to overall stock wheels and tires for better performance. But it up to you in the end in what you want. Im using 205/40/18 tires on my 18x8 rims=)

 

[EVADE]

just other wheels
18x7.5 Kosei K3 +47 offset 215/35/18

 

[CalgaryAE92]

Evade, both your sets of wheels look awesome. Did I read that right, 205's on an 8" wheel? Good to know that works out for you.

 

[1991cc]

I used to run 205s on an 8", it didn't even look stretched.

 

[br289165]

18/8+48

Anybody runnin this size wheel with Eibach Prokit? If so does it rub?

 

[1991cc]

hmm ... are your fenders rolled?? if not good luck getting an 8" on without rubbing.

 

[sethro_GT]

2007 Mazda5 17x6.5x52mm with the bald 205/50/17 oem toyo's. Speedo is off but no rubbing. Handling improvement was tremendous. Don't want to lower it, I like my undercarriage without scrape's and abuse; and it handles sweet as is.