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I figured we can all post pictures/info of wheels and tires we are considering to buy in one single thread instead of cluttering the forum.  I'll start it out...

What does everybody think of these?

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/xzel/Flats.jpg)

They are 19x8.5 +40

They seem like they would look like mirrors in motion. I had a set like this on my old Infiniti G20 that were 17x7 and looked amazing.

I like em!!! I think I've seen em some where before though.  Maybe somebody on v6p has them....

If they look like these

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/MRROLO150/ACCORDTHAILAND23.jpg)

I want them !!!

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/MRROLO150/ACCORDTHAILAND24.jpg)

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/MRROLO150/ACCORDTHAILAND25.jpg)

I was keeping it a secret but might as well come out & tell ya.. I'm saving up for these

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/MRROLO150/inspyre_black-1.jpg)

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj262/MRROLO150/hulk.jpg)

^Are those the RJ Inspyre's?

Slick!

I like them a lot the only thing is that as Ryan highlited yesterday, I would lose my Blackhawk "Stealth" theme. I saw it as an extra set rather than a replacement, since I then will have 1EA 17" set, 1EA 18" set, and 1EA 19" set,

Nice selection Rolo. Flat machined wheels are growing on me. Jeeze I need a 30K salary raise sigh...

These are the sexiest wheels ever.  I've wanted these in a 18"x8.5" +45 forever.  It's too bad that they don't look like this in the size I want.

(http://ontherunmotorsports.com/catalog/images/gram%20Lights%20T57-RC.jpg)

im saving for a set of volks wheels and prob this one:
(http://www.wheelwarehouse.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/1304.jpg)

That actually looks about right for a +45 offset, Tim. Lip is not too big and spokes are not very curved. Did you want more lip?

Don't get me wrong, they still look good.  I can't find the picture of them on the TSX that I saw before, but here's one of a TSX with 18"x7.5" +48 T57-RC's.  They still look alright, but I just don't think they'll look that great on my car.  I definitely want 18"x8.5" +45 so I could fit a meaty tire on them though.  If I got an 8.5" wheel, I'd probably push the limits with a 265/35/18 since it's a 25.3" diameter.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/213569530_24e40f6017.jpg?v=0)

You might have some fitment problems there Tim. I got the Hawk back from alignment yesterday at .5" lower and I am rubbing on bumps. Nothing horrific but rubbing is rubbing to me. You may prefer to go 255/35 on a 8.5" rim to prevent "doughnuting", rubbing, and in order to stay slammed.

I'm not completely slammed though.  Don't forget that I'm going to be rolling my quarter panels and pulling my fenders (even more) before I have my car painted.  It's good to have my body work done by a friend.  That way, I get exactly what I want.

Well that would be necessary anyways since the sedan's wheel wells are narrower than the coupes from factory. I may need to roll my rears even more tonight. Damn addiction to being low

Was looking at 235/35/19 tire sizes and man let me tell ya.. not cheap at all!

were on the same boat mark.

well tom i'm picking up a set of TSW rims. 18x8 +40 or +45, i'll know tom.

Jowell you sneaky bastard! You better post pics!!!

Well I ordered the uberblades and I went with Falken Azenis ST115 235/35/19. Cannot wat to slap them on but have to do some other mods first.

-JT

What do you think of these?  They are fastwheels virus 18x7.5 +43 with 235 40r18 yoko avs db tires.  They'll be going on my desert mist coupe

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2550/dsc01068u.th.jpg) (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01068u.jpg)

They remind me of Infiniti OEM wheels. Very nice Stephen!

-JT

JT, those are sick! Mirror would look awesome, but would that not eliminate the blackhawk and stealthmode?

Yeah these are definitely far from stealthmode and would only be for show's and meets. I'm officially done collecting wheels and just keeping my three sets (17" TLs, 18" Weapons, and 19" Blades).

man i really like those, by any chance do they make them in 17 and where could i find a set?

^^^Which ones buddy, Blades or Weapons?

the blades

Not that I know of. They're not even available in 18" which sucks cause I would of gone that route vs. 19's whos tires are an arm and a leg.

yeah thats why i would like to stay away from 19's tires for 17's are expensive enough

I have been having some trouble deciding on whta wheels i want once i get the gram lights sold

Any suggestions?

JT i cant wait to see how those 19's look  

I'll take $385 shipped for tires any day versus $630 for the 19" tires. Get the TL-S rims, get some Falken Ziex ZE-912 235/35/17 for $385 shipped through my hookup at Discount Tire Direct, and call it a day :mrgreen:[/quote]
Me neither!  

My TL's are like 27 lbs, while my 18" Buddy Clubs are 18 lbs.  It all depends on what wheels you buy.

^^^Then again not sure what weight differences there may be between TL Fat Fives and TL-Ss. I would think that TL-Ss would be lighter since they are off the performance version of the TL.

On a side note Tim, DAMN!!! 18lbs for 18s. I think the tires weigh more!

You are correct.  My tires weigh 25 lbs.  When I talked to Buddy Club last year, that's what they told me though.  They said the 18x7.5 +42 P1 Racing SF wheels were 18 lbs.

thats a hella good deal... once the gram lights are sold i think i will follow that idea

And now i am stuck lol I was sittin here tlaking to the gorgeous news lady(who lacked intelligence but had a HUGE rock on her finger) and the idea of HFP wheels came to mind. This poses a question, what do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Tru ... 240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__17-Genuine-Honda-Civic-HFP-Alloy-Wheels-OEM-NEW_W0QQitemZ260376983828QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260376983828&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

If anyone has photoshop and knows how to use it a picture would be greatly appreciated

I see more and more Accords nowadays with these and they look pretty hot, although I still haven't seen them on a lowered Accord, Big Mike.

PS: Just weighed my TL 5-Spokes (Made by Enkei which I didn't know) and they weighed in at 23.1lbs. I am surprised they weigh less than TL-S wheels.

i am stuck between those, TL or TL-S wheels, or maybe something similar to your weapons

Just corrected my post. They actually weigh 4 lbs LESS than TL-S wheels. Your first mission is to sell the Gramlights first, then shop for wheels, Big Mike. If not you will end up like I was at some point... 5 sets in the garage & shit. Not fun

I was told that they weigh more.  Good to know they're not 27 lbs.  For the record, all Honda OEM wheels are made by Enkei.

What do you guy's think of these on my SSM coupe

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/lavalleemike/konigafterburner.jpg)

haha trust me man i know what you mean i have a garage full of old ford parts. i am working on selling the grams right now

I wouldn't get them because they're too flashy, but that's just me.

I sort of agree, but I like the titanium look lip.

A lip like that would only go well with a flat grey or black center, Mike. Otherwise it will pop too much like Tim said. Also the spokes bend in too sharply. In other words, too much going on. Let me see if I can throw you some suggestions.

The titanium lip is the main reason why I'm not crazy about them.  If you like them, then get them.  As I said, they're just too flashy for my tastes.  I have a feeling that as more companies start making wheels with the rainbow colored titanium lips, they're going to get extremely popular and over used like the black wheel/polished lip look.  My friend has those wheels with black spokes on his wife's RX8 and they just stand out too much.  If you're looking for different colors with the polished lip, I know that some of the Gram Lights 2 piece cast wheels have the titanium lip with graphite spokes.  They're a little more low key than the Konig's you posted.  The 57 Pro's are my favorite.
57 Maximum-Pro
(http://www.gramlights.com/wheels/57maximumpro/images/opt2.jpg)
57 Pro
(http://www.gramlights.com/wheels/57pro/images/opt2.jpg)
57 S-Pro
(http://www.gramlights.com/wheels/57spro/images/opt2.jpg)

I like the 57 S-Pro only because they are 7-spoke and remind me of my Weapons. The 57 Pros have to be one of the cleanest aftermarket wheels I have ever seen though. Rivetless 2-piece wheels FTW

jt when are those tires coming in for your 19's?? im dying to see how there going to look

Tim, I've looked at the 57s, and they are my absolute favorite wheel but, the price tag is obsurd! I think the best I saw was $2400

2EA Are being mounted and balanced today, and 2EA tomorrow. My tire shop let's me just tip the installer, so I don't like to smother them while their slammed. I will test mount one tonight and try to take some pictures.

JT you deff need to post pics of the 19's I cant wait to see how good they look

Also, with your hook-up at discount tire what kinda deal can you get on 235/35-18?

YGPM Big Mike

BTW 2 tires are already mounted on the rim and HOLY RUBBERBAND TIRES! I thought the 235/35 had a little meat on the sidewall after seeing Scott's setup. but I guess this tire model is REAL low-profile. Here's a teaser...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/xzel/Wheel1-1.jpg)

Install pics tonight...

woot! yeah your not gonna want to drive those around town to much with that low profile of a tire....unless you got about 10 redbull in you to keep you alert.....cant wait to see the mounted pics tonight

Mounted pics were kind of blurry so I will get better ones tomorrow with all 4 wheels installed on car. It looked pretty sick and did not rub at all.

i think i am going to talk whoever does my body work to roll my fenders when they fix my baby =[

Still trying to sell the gram lights...

Most body shops that you ask will look at you like you have 3 heads when you ask them to roll your fenders.  They don't do custom work, they just bring your car back to factory condition.  I know because I've gone to plenty of shops and they've all treated me like an asshole and said they either can't or won't do it.  One of my good friends does body work and he explained the part about them not doing custom stuff.  Hopefully you will find a shop that has the skills to roll your fenders, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I only deal with very true people for body work and mechanic work that i cant do myself. I have had many friends be screwed over by local shops. MY friend fuzzy said he will do the work for 500 and roll the fenders as well

Sorry for the thread jack... Back on topic, I Think I may roll on the gram lights for a while once i get the car fixed. At least until i sell them

Yeah I can pick out great bodyshops with the fingers from one hand. It's sad.

Anybody else shopping for some wheels or tires? Post pics!

I'm going to be shopping for tires soon.  I need to install my front camber kit first though.  Firestone couldn't get the front DS wheel back into spec, so it's a 1.34 degrees of negative camber.  I'm going to be comparing the BFG G-Force sports, the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports, and Yokohama S.drives in a 245/40/18.  The Yokohama's have the best user rating on Tire Rack, but the Bridgestones are fairly new and don't have any reviews yet.

That's a pretty beefy tire Tim, have you considered 255/35/18 or 235/40/18? That's the size I might go after once my G-Force's wear out. Sick of the ocasional rub with 265/35/18 even though it's the "correct" overall diameter ratio.

I have 235/40/18's already.  I'm already pushing the limit with getting 245's on a 7.5" wide wheel, so 255's is out of the question.  I was looking at 245/35/18's, but there was barely any selection.  The Yokohama's have the best reviews so far, and they're available in a 245/35/18, so I may get those.

Yeah 245/40/18 has a rim width range of 18x7-18x9, but 245/35/18 is limited to 18x7.5-18x9 so you officially have the narrowest wheel approved for that size. You juuuuuuust made it . It's worth the extra footprint, I just wouldn't kill it in the corners.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord ... wheels.jpg (http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/accordwheels.jpg)

i have found another option and i am in love with these ^^


What do you guys think about the silver stars?

Love 'em.  That's why Mark's car is so damn good looking.

I hope to have these in a few months

(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/flagger123/WORKVSXX.jpg)

Who makes those Sparrow? They are sex

They are Work VS-XX wheels.

I believe that there are some VS-XX for sale on V6p at a good price.

Those work vs-xx's are sexy if i could afford a set o would have them in the same exact color...


The hfp silverstars are 17x7, What would be my perfect tire size?

^^^They are on sale at handaaccessories.com for about $124.00 a pop BigMike

The one i found that were gold are sold and the other ones are silver. i want gold  

uhmmmmmm gold..........

damn i guess the dude on import atlanta is trying to screw me he wants to trade strait up for the grams with brand new ires for his hfp's with almost gone tires i told him to add some on his end and am waiting for a response


 For a 17x7 what tires size would yall recomend?

i've always liked those hfp silverstars and marks sedan looks so clean with them on it.....if i didnt live in south florida and had to buy another set of wheels for winter thats what i would buy......JT im sure could recommend the best size tire for you^^^^^i think most people run 245/45/17 on there 17's ???

i have 245/45-17 tires on the gram lights and they are kinda too beefy

I had gunmetal TL 5 spokes with 245/45/17 and they looked too beefy plus they require 8" of width or more. ON the HFP 17x7s I'd do 225/45/17 or 235/45/17

Thanks JT, can you send me that DTD link again the one you pm'd me did not work


Sparrow, last night out where everyone hangs out here i talked to a guy that has a set on the work vs-xx's he said he would sell them if i or anyone i knew wanted them he said the tires on them have been on there a month but he would put brand new tires on them

Honda recommended tire size on the 17x7 Silverstars are a 215/50 R17. A 235/45 R17 is not advise for a 7" width rim. My 2 suggestion on tire size for the 17x7 Silverstars is either 215/50 R17 or a 225/45 R17. The reason behind these 2 sizes is to stay in your rolling diameter, and to no cause any mass speedometer fluxuation.

Thanks for the advice Thien

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelClo ... sort=Brand (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4468750238BRML&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=EV5&wheelFinish=Bronze+w%2FMachined+Lip&showRear=no&autoMake=Honda&autoModel=Accord+Coupe+LX+4cyl&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=Enkei+Performance&filterNew=All&sort=Brand)

What do you guys think of these i found a set on IA that i may trade the grams for since the deal on the silverstars fell thru

Very clean looking Mike, I love Enkeis. I think Ryan used to rock these in silver.

Thanks JT.

The guy with the silverstars wants to trade but does not want to add on his end and they need 2 tires. and he is asking 700 for them and i have 800 in my wheels and tires

I like the Enkeis too, but it wasn't the same rim. though it did have some similarities to those.

Thanks Ryann. Let me know when you get that package

Well everyone, I finally decided on wheels and decided to go with the clean closer to stock look of the HFP Silverstars. I will be driving to Atlanta either monday or tuesday or next weekend to trade the grams for them

JT, can you send me the link to the discount tire direct once again please and thank you

-Big Mike

I am aiming for Enkei EKM3 18x7.5 with +45 offset (also comes in +38)

Would 245/40/R18 tires fit these rims?

Even though they are not recommended, you could probably get them to fit.  I have 235's on my 18x7.5's right now, and I know that Piero has 245's on his 18x7.5's.

Would you reccomend 235 over 245 then for that width?

Depends on what you want.  If you're looking for a wider tire for more grip, then I'd get a 245.  My next set of tires will be 245s.

I want some meat to keep the bumps in check as Canada can become pot hole crazy sometimes..

That and maintaining OEM rollout are concerns... oh and if it won't fit then it would obviously negate some choices

You'll want to stick with the 235's so your speedo is correct.  It's closer to the factory wheel diameter.  I don't care that much because I can adjust my speedo.

195/65 R15 = 25.0 (DX/VP Models)
205/65 R15 = 25.5 (LX Models)
205/60 R16 = 25.7 (EX Models)
215/50 R17 = 25.5 (V6 6-speed & TSX)
235/45 R17 = 25.4 (TL)
245/45 R17 = 25.7

18x8 +40, will those fit well w/o rubbing (4cyl sedan)

I'd also like input that if I lower in the future (~2inch) will it rub then too?

Assuming 245/40/R18 tires I guess

What about 18x8 +45 (TL A-Spec) wheels?

235/40 R 18 seems to be best choice tire at the moment.

I think with this offset I will not be able to dump the car unless I get rolled fenders... from what I could tell by looking at my car it would be a tight fit with a drop, but perfect without a drop. I am just mostly worried about rubbing issues... If I drop it will be only to remove the gap but not go under the fender, hopefully that is still possible!

Anyone think 18x9.5 +55 would fit sedan

It could with some heavy rolling and pulling of the fenders.

With a lot of work, yeah. Z said it best. Heavy rolling of the fenders.

I was thinking more along the lines of the 1.5" deep might be too much for the front arm

its 1.5" extra depth and sticking out on both sides which is intense

You think the rear would need pulling or rolling? Rear looks OK from measurements but tire would rub unless I stretch a tire across.

Front is really tight due to the arm when I looked at it....

I can get some BBS LM 18x9.5 for $1000 CDN thats why I am asking... as you can tell thats an insane deal

I wouldn't take the attempt. You are going to cause future damages down the road. Like say if you hit a really bad pot hole, your rim could bang up on the front lower control arm. You tire will more and likely rub. If the tires keep rubbing, you can damage your tires and blow them out. I rather be safe then look good. IMO.

Yeah. And seriously since I dropped the money on audio if I put out for rims like this I'd have no money left...

Not really a good plan financially! Plus I would need tires anyways.

I need help with the sizing of new tires.... got about 45k on mine and with the wearing of the new suspension and all...they need to go

I have a 17 x 7 rim with a +40 offset
I was rocking LingLong 225/45/ZR17 directional tread tires (came with rims) clearance was fine

tires performed ok.... not much of an all seasonal tire tho
i live in New Jersey and will be getting a performance all seasonal tire,
my wheel gap is fine, would be nice to get it to look a little lower...but i want performance and long life... this is a daily driver and i dont race it

any comments are appreciated.... once again tire sizing is my question

You can stick with a 225/45 R17 or you can revert back to OE tire size which is a 215/50 R17. You can go with the 215/50 R17 to kind of fill the wheel gap. As for tires, I suggest the Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid or if you got a little extre money, Bridgestone Potezna RE960AS Pole Position. Both tires are an all season tires, and they track really well in light and medium snow.

I've got the Grids on my car and can't say enough good things about them. The ride is comfortable and quiet. I've taken it through some tight curves and they stuck to the road nicely, no tire squeel, yet...

x2!

That's what I've got, and they're pretty awesome! They're a noticeably rougher ride than my OEM Michelins, but it's just something that I've got to get used to.

thanks thien i'll look into it...
had a debate with my dad about wider tires putting more strain on axles and cv joints etc
i think i might bump up the tire circumference to fill the very small gap... prolly creating a quieter and nicer ride too i would imagine

i'll check prices and buy within next 2 weeks...

Going with a 215/50 R17 should have a better ride comfort since there is more meat as you can say on the tires.

hey tim, i saw your car with 245 40 18, do you have any rubbing problems? cuz im thinking of getting the same specs on my gp's next week, since its cheaper than 235 and wanted to look more flush btw the GP's has an offset of 48.  With the offset i dont  think ill have any problem with rubbing without rolling the rear right?

It's a good thing I looked at this thread out of the blue Mark.  I don't usually read this thread.  It's kind of hard to answer your question for a few reasons.  I'm not sure what the exact size of your rims are, so making sure we are comparing apples to apples.  My wheels are 18"x7.5" +45.  What size are the GP's that you're getting?  The second part of this, is that I have my front fenders rolled and pulled/flared out and my rear quarter panels are also rolled.  I don't think that we would have a fair comparison since I'm guessing that your fenders and quarter panels are untouched.  I wanna answer your question, but I don't think I can give you good advice.  I can say though, when I was running TL's with 235/45/17's I would rub if I was lowered too much.

my bad tim, the wheels are 18x7.5 offset 48, and i was thinking of putting some 245/40 instead of 235 since the offset is bit high, i wanted to go wider, so the wheels would look more flushed to the fenders. After seeing this thread and your profile you have 245/40 on your buddy clubs.  So with this setup  would i have to roll my front and rear fenders even though the wheels have a 48 offset?

Well, depending on your ride height, you may be fine.  I'm sure they will fit, but you'll rub if you're too low.

Now I am just deciding between these rims on my CBP accord

Enkei EKM3 Gunmetal (black)
Enkei EKM3 Hyper Silver (silver)

Gunmetal.

I went with the silver.

Just ordered with DiscountTire and a BIGGG help from mr blackhawk

Glad you got taken care of, Asimo. Post pics when you are all done!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4163097737_015eb4e38f_b.jpg)
I picked them up in Niagara Falls yesterday

  They will go on in April!!

Awesome!

Hi guys, I need your help on this one. So wheel gurus, please chime in =)

I am looking at purchasing a set of 5zigen fn01r-c wheels, but I am in a bind. I am going for the wheels because they are light but I also kinda wanna go wide. I'm debating between 17's and 18's because I still want to retain comfort but I will sacrifice if going wide will benefit me more. (I plan on getting lowered on Neuspeed Racing Springs (2.2 F, 1.7 R).

Here is the link
http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?whee ... n+-+Silver (http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?wheelbrand=5-Zigen&wheelmodel=FN01R-C+Hot+Version+-+Silver" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

My choices are:

17x8 w/ either 35 or 25 offset (whichever won't cause rubbing)  17 lbs each
18x7.5 w/ 43 offset  17.5 lbs each
18x8.5 w/ 35 or 30 offset (whichever won't cause rubbing)  22 lbs each

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Oh I forgot to mention, I also want to try to be as flush as possible.

^^ What kind of fender mods do you have done? Or are you planning to do?  Also, do you have adjustable front and rear camber?  Also, do you have a sedan or coupe?

17x8 +35 or +25 will rub without fender mods and some fairly aggressive camber.  You would be looking at a mild to full roll and probably -3.5* to -4* of camber.  You could possibly be looking at a slight to mid pull with +25.  On the +35 setup, you could probably get away  with a fender roll and -2* camber.

18x7.5 +43 should fit fine without having to do any fender mods and on normal camber settings.  You won't sit as flush as the other setups though.

18x8.5 +35 or +30 will definitely rub without fender mods and aggressive camber.  You would be looking at a full roll, possibly slight to mid pull, and -4* of camber.

Another important thing to note is the tire size you plan to run.

The camber numbers are a complete guess, and the coupe is more forgiving to wider wheels.

One thing to consider as well is running staggered offset.  You could look at 18x8.5 +48 in the front, and 18x8.5 +35 in the rear.  That should sit flush without going too extreme.  If you want 17s, I would go with 17x8 +35 in the front, and 17x8 +25 in the rear.

It all depends how much camber you want, amount of tire stretch, and amount of fender work.

I don't have any fender mods done but if necessary, I will. No cambers yet, I'm just planning ahead.

Would it be possible to run 235/40/18 on the 18x7.5 wheel? Maybe the wider tire might help it seem more flush? And how badly would it throw the speedo off?
For reference, my car is a coupe. Stock tires = 205/60/16.

If I can run 235 on the 18x7.5 then I would eliminate the 18x8.5 as my option then.

Thanks for your help =)

You can run 235 on a 18x7.5 wheel, yes.

Here is a helpful link to calculate how much your speedo will be off: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

So it sounds like you want something wider without going extreme.  18x7.5 +43 looks to be your option.  If it doesn't sit as flush as you want with the fender, you could always consider spacers.

FWIW, I'd get the 18x8.5 +48 with 255 or 265's.  If they're not flush, I'd run spacers.  I didn't do the math to see what would be closest to your stock tire size so your speedo would't be thrown off, so take that into consideration.

I skimmed over the fact that you had a coupe.  If I were you, I would go with 18x8.5 +48 in the front and 18x8.5 +35 in the rear with 255/40/18.

Alpha, I did look up the tire calculator and running 235 vs 225, is only 1.1 %  diameter difference. Only thing is, the recommended wheel width for 235 is 8in - 9.5 in.

I am running 215/55/16 on my stock wheels that came with 205/60/16 tires. Only thing is, the lip on the wheel seems "sunk" in now, so would running those 235's on the 18x7.5 yield the same result?

I looked and the only size where my speedo isn't thrown off at all is 245/45/17 for the 17's. I'm tempted to get the 17's but then again I haven't seen enough 7th gen's running aftermarket 17's. The majority run 18's so idk =/

Thanks for your input Tim.

Alpha, I'm not looking to do a staggered set up. I rather still want to be able to rotate my tires. I bet it would look good tho on the coupe. My brother who has a 8th gen coupe wants to go with a set up similar. Thanks!

sup silver

i just got 225/45/18's on my 18x7.5 and they are basically identical width, so 235 i think would easily work on 7.5 and just be a tiny bit wider than the wheel

Since with you have a coupe

i'd take the 18x8.5 and go 245 or 255 with an offset of +35

The funny thing with tires is that the same width can be different sizes when going across brands.  So, a 235/45/17 Bridgestone can be wider than a 235/45/17 Michelin.  Each tire is made differently, some are narrower and some are wider in the same respective size.

There is a chance that 235 on a 7.5" wheel will yield the same result, yes.  It all depends on the tire choice.


There are plenty of people running aftermarket 17s on the Accord.  A lot of the people on this forum run 17s from another Honda product, i.e. TL wheels and TL-S wheels that are 17x8 +45.


Ok, in that case, I would recommend the same as Tim's recommendation.  18x8.5 +48 with 255/40/18.  If you want to make the rear more flush, get spacers.


Hope this helps.

I'm thinking about it. Only thing stopping me is that the 18x8.5 weights 22 lbs (5lbs more than 18x7.5) and it cost more so I might jus do what tim said and get spacers.

I'll wait and decide after the springs settle. Thanks for the help guys! =]

FWIW, I have 245/40/18 on my 18"x7.5" +42 mm wheels.  You can run wider tires if you want to.  If it were me, I would get the widest wheels that I could fit under my car.  Of course, I have a little more power than most people, so grip is an issue.

sortof related to wheels:

does anyone know of tuner lug (cone seat) lugs that have irregular locks, that come in red?

What I mean is, locks that aren't just the same in every pack of the same type (I think Rays/Works are like that ? correct me if I am wrong). So I am looking for locks that are like Mcgard but red

JT you make a thread like this lol

Haha you know it Tim!

so im looking at a set of 17x7 +43 and didnt know what the best size tire would be. i want to stay close to my oem rolling diameter which the stock tires are 205/60-16. any info would be appreciated.

Maybe you didn't notice this thread David.  Check it out first.

Wheel Offset and Tire Size Calculator (http://elitecm.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=183)

thanks tim, i saw the thread but the calculator wasnt working for me so i wanted to ask here were i trust the answers of those giving it to me.

You should probably post in that thread instead.  Maybe I'm wrong, but this is more of a "will these wheels look good?" type of thread, instead of a technical thread.

How low do you think I can go with 18x7.5 +45 225/45/18 ?

You can slam it..

I'm considering these, what do you all think of these Mazdaspeed3 wheels - 18x7.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/agentjak/Rims.jpg)
(http://www.canadiandriver.com/photos/2007/mazda/3/07mazdaspeed3_2.jpg)

On the Accord? I'm generally not a fan of other companies OEM's on a Honda with a coupld of exceptions.

Yeah.  I hate to say it, but using other OEM wheels looks kinda crappy.  I'd stick with Honda/Acura OEM's.

Was just a thought, I always liked those wheels...Oh well, back on the hunt for Honda/Acura OE wheels...

they look almost exactly like the ones you have on now!

There is some Nissian stuff I like. There is a set of Nismo wheels made by Rays that I love.

http://www.v6performance.net/forums/sho ... p?t=201993 (http://www.v6performance.net/forums/showthread.php?t=201993" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

dude on v6p is selling these. What do ya'll think. +40 offset

is there much difference between 235/35/19 and 225/35/19?

Not really, the width on the 235 will be 10mm wider, and the profile on the 235 will be a tad higher is all.

They will stick out in the front with an offset that low.  They will probably fit the rear, but end up rubbing when you drop your car.



Just what Thien said.  The 235/35/19's will be 10 mm wider and the sidewall will be 3.5 mm taller, compared to the 225/35/19.

They will not stick out in the front but the tire will rub over large bumps and dips.  That's the same specs I had on my winter set-up with a 225mm tire.  A wider tire in the front will rub like a mofo so avoid anything wider then that.  No problems in the rear whatsoever with a 225mm tire, wider might force you to roll the fender.  

Had trunk packed to check for clearance.  Also had over 900 lbs of flooring in the back seat with this set-up, no rubbing.  If that doesn't cause you rub, nothing will lol!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3921708630_4f73039e80_o.jpg)

Anyone know the torque specs for wheels on our cars?

EDIT found from manual : 80lbft

80 ft. lbs.

Which One guys?

Choice #1 (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=AR18I42V2AMF&wheelMake=ASA&wheelModel=AR2+V2&wheelFinish=Machined+w%2FAnthracite+Accent&showRear=no&autoMake=Honda&autoModel=Accord+Sedan+EX+4cyl&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand)

Choice #2 (http://www.rimslegend.com/xtatik-mass-229---18-inch-wheels:xtatik-mass-229-hyperblack-18x75)

Choose whatever you think looks better.

I like the looks of both, thats why I was wondering what you guys thought?

Sorry, I didn't mean to ask a question. Next time I'll know better.

How dare you ask for our opinion? Are you insane?!  :laugh:

Seriously though, neither one of them. That's my opinion.

If I had to pick one of the two, it would be the first choice.

Both brands are of sub par quality IMO.

You didn't really ask a question, you asked for an opinion.  It's not like you were asking for technical advice where there would only be one concise answer.  If you really want us to tell you what you should think, then go ahead and do what everyone else tells you.  I agree with Z and would choose neither of those wheels for multiple reasons.  If forced to choose between only those two sets of wheels at gunpoint, I guess I would go with the 2nd choice.  Drop the attitude and we'll get along just fine.   ;)

out of those two choices, I vote for the BBS LM or the Volk TE37..

Hahaha.

 :laugh:

I think I pissed him off and then you guys scared him away. 

Sorry, I have to pay for the welfares so I get up in the morning and go to work!

You guys are quite the crowd.    :flip:

Now, This is the FINAL List, Im not as worried about "quality" as I would normally be, so a sub par rim will do.

Primax 925 (5 spoke) 18"
http://www.sdmotoring.com/images/Wheels/PRIMAX%20WHEELS/PRIMAX%20925%20CHROMIUM%20BLACK.jpg

Primax 786 (7 spoke) 18"
http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/wheels/large/PRIMAX_786_gbk_2.jpg

Xtatik Mass 17"
http://www.steedafocus.com/store/images/mass_hyper_150.jpg

Funny you make welfare jokes while shopping for those wheels. Your attitude is all wrong man. You should let your guard down a little and realize that we are trying to help you. A better constructed wheel is safer! Save a little extra money and buy a better stronger product!

I know, but you guys don't realize the whole story, Im not buying these wheels for show, or go. I can't explain why, but I just need cheap semi decent wheels.

Honestly man, just get whatever suits you the best.  Don't let us make the decision for you.  In the end, it's your car and you're going to be the one that has to like it.

Im just looking to see what other people think.

Ill get the ball rolling.

I think the 17's Xtatik Mass with the lip will look more like 16's once on the car, but I can't get 18's in that style till October.

And I think the 5 spoke wheels will show alot of fenderwell/brakes area. Is that bothersome to you guys?

Im trying to look at it from all angles, and usually other people spot what I miss

Too much brake isn't that bad if you have something to show off.

Ordered The 5 Spoke,

Timot, what are some things (mods) to Show Off? Ill probably paint the calipers?

And what size tires do I run now? 225/60-18?

Well, I was alluding to brake upgrades.  What is the size of the wheels you got and what are your current tire sizes?

That depends on the wheel specs.  What width and offset?

Sorry Im a noob at most of this.

I believe the tires im running now are 225/40?-16 Theyre a winter set that was on the car when it wrecked.

The wheels are 18x7.5 with a 42 offset

Stock size is 205/60r-16

So I could fit a 225/60r-18 correct?

That won't work.  The outside diameter of a 205/60/16 is 25.7".  The outside diameter of a 225/60/18 is 28.6".  That size would throw off your speedo, make your car look like a monster truck, and probably even rub at stock height.  You're going to want to stay as close to the diameter of your stock wheels.  A 225/45/18 has an outside diameter of 25.9" and a 235/40/18 has an outside diameter of 25.4".  Those are the two tire sizes I would get if I were concerned with my speedo being accurate and not rubbing.

If you were running a winter set of tires until now, my recommendation would be to replace the tires with an all season set then save for a GOOD set of wheels and tires. I wouldn't get any of those wheels to just get me by. Another recommendation is to find a good set of OEM wheels to hold you over if your originals are busted up and save for a good set of wheels instead of shitty wheels.

Like others have said, loosen up man. We've all been down the noob road before. We're just trying to help you in your decision so you don't regret it later and spend money you don't have to spend.

He already bought the wheels Z.  Reading PWNS you!

Eh, whatever. Not my money or ride.

how come there are no sedans with serious flush wheels... or even poke... i personally hate the wheel looking sunk once you lower it... even on a 9in or 10in wheel... ive seen coupes but what about sedans?

There's one guy on v6p that has some ridiculous wheel set up on his sedan.  Honestly man, you're not going to get much love here when it comes to the hellaflush trend.  One reason is because it's unsafe.  Stretching a tire on a wheel that's too wide for what the tire is intended for will result in failure.  Running excessive camber on your car will adversely affect it's handling and make it harder to control.  I have a hard time supporting a trend that will cause your car to be dangerous to drive.  An actual "flush" wheel looks good, but that poked and stretched stuff takes it way too far and looks terrible.  I'm not willing to risk my safety and the safety of other people on the road so I can try and look cool.  Sorry man, but if you want to go for that trendy stuff, try the guys over on v6p.  They'll tell you it looks cool without any regards to your safety.  If you really want to make your car functional and choose mods that will actually improve your performance, stick around and pay attention.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/DSC_1469.jpg)

FAIL

I mean to be honest, i love poke and stretch on wheels but when i did it last, i did it a reasonable stretch and poke where i did keep my car more functional than style... but it looked good... and i know how every one mixes up the whole hella flush theme with like the whole JDM vip trend to have camber thats about -30 degrees and a 195 tire on a 10 inch wheel... that is NOT what i am looking for... for me, its all about a good stance for instance... one member on here blackhawk or what ever his user name is has a good stance that i really love which is what i want to go for

My goal in all honesty is to keep the car nice, clean and flush and like i said, i hate tuckin in the wheel well... i personally think it looks bad but thats just my opinion. and plus since I am adding a K supercharger to the car, i would need to keep the car more functional than anythning else

Well, it seems like you have your mind made up on the wheels and probably tires.  I think the main thing is the offset.  What size wheels and tires are you planning on running? 

Just to give you an idea of my set up, I'd say that because of recent changes to my car, I have more of an "aggressive" stance with my wheels because I had to space out my front wheels to clear a big brake upgrade.  I haven't decided on the rear yet, but will probably go with something that will push my wheels out a little more.  Right now, I'm running 18"x7.5" +42 and a 15mm spacer with 245/40/18's in the front.  I'm planning on going with either a 15mm or 20mm spacer in the rear.  If I had narrower tires, it would clear a lot more, but since I have a fat tire, it sticks out more than I would like it to and rubs too much.  The wheels are pretty "flush" with the fender though.  I should also mention that I have rolled and pulled fenders, so I probably have more clearance than a stock sedan. 

Hopefully that information helps.

wow... 245 on a 7.5 in wheel... what posessed you to do that... not saying that its a bad thing but people were pushing me to put a 245 on my 9.5" rear wheels in my last setup... just weird trying to imagine that...

i think im just gonna try my luck on rolled fenders only like i had on my 6th gen and it sat pretty well with out having to get my fenders pulled. Im debating a stag setup again because i love turning so im def not putting anything higher than a 8.5 up front... maybe 9 if im lucky... im just looking for the right wheels...

any idea which dude on v6p it was with the sedan?? im just curious because like said ive seen coupes left and right but never any sedans

Some guy with a red sedan in Hawaii.  Honestly, he seems like a giant douche.  He started his thread with a bad attitude and was talking shit.  Don't expect to get any help from him if he hasn't gotten himself banned yet. 

I remember that guy. Everyone was baggin' on him for starting the thread like an asshat and for his shit looking like it was broken. He was getting no love from the hellaflush/ poked in the ass crowd.

Here is the tool bag. Please don't do this to your car!

http://www.v6performance.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202624 (http://www.v6performance.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202624)

Yeah, that thread didn't take a wrong turn. 

Nope. Not at all.  ???

Mayber it will benefit someone to read it thats all.

Well, it's a great example of how to act like a complete douche.  Anyway, let's talk about wheels some more.  In light of recent events, I've been considering different wheels that are wider with a lower offset.  As my wheels sit right now, the fronts are technically a 18"x7.5" +27, which are 68.5 mm from the hub and sit decently.  If I had narrower tires, like 235's, they would be flush (actually flush, not that hella crap).  I've been toying around with the idea of getting a new set of wheels.  The sizes I've thought about getting would be 18"x9.5" +47, which would be 73.5 mm from the hub, 18"x9" +50, which would be 64.5 mm from the hub, or 18"x8.5" +40, which would be 68 mm from the hub.  Tires would be the next step to take, but I'm more or less concerned about the wheel fittment first.

Thoughts?

Tire and wheel fitment will go hand in hand.  For instance, a 265 on a 9.5 may rub, but a 255 or  a 245 on a 9.5 won't.  It could very well mean that a 9.5 +28 with a 245 tire won't rub but a 9.5 +38 with a 265 tire might..  Ride height and alignment will play a factor as well.

Mark, you know me well enough to know that I'm going to try and stuff the widest tire possible in my wheel wells.  My guess is that I'm going to want to stick with the 8.5" wheels with a higher offset.  That way I can get wide tires to go along with my wide wheels.  I just don't see the point of going with wider wheels, but keeping the same tire size I already have.  I'd just be adding weight, which to me is pretty pointless.

(http://rsz-websites.com/media/content/redundancy.jpg)

Damnit Z you beat me this time!  :flip:

Gotta be quick on the draw homie.

Typo fixed.


Now go suck each other's cocks!

 :laugh:

yeah, i know..

Really, the main reason is to get wider tires and so I don't have to run spacers on my wheels to clear my brakes. 

I'm in love with the RonJon Inspyre rims and have been saving up to get them over the last three months. I was either going to purchase the Satin Silver or the Raven black in 19..... I attempt to order today only to find out those colors no longer exist (fml). They have the rims in chrome for dirt cheap but I think that will be too much silver on my car. Can I please get any1's opinion on this?

You can get them and then have them painted.  I've seen them on a sedan and they look sweet.

Will do! I didnt even consider that bro. Once purchased I'll get them painted for sure

Will 19 be too big? That's all they have left. Lol

It's all up to what you want.  19's look good, but performance suffers from larger heavier wheels.

Will 17x8 +35's all around fit my coupe, without fender mods and without camber or stretch? Probably going with a mild drop, deff NOT slammed. Would I have to run silly sized spacers to get good fittmant out of these specs? Also looking for a good meaty tire size for this setup if it will work. Thanks.

Im considering picking up this:

"A complete set of Mitsubishi Evolution (Evo) 8 Enkei wheels for sale with 235-45 R17 Dunlop Direzza Z1 star spec tires. "

For around 500. The tires have 70% tread and the wheels are 8 inches wide with 38+mm offset. I wouldn't have any issues would I?

EDIT: made it more clear

How wide are the wheels?

You will need Mitsubishi or Toyota lug nuts. Mitsubishi and Toyota uses the flat lug nut. Evo 8 wheels are only 17x8 +35 offset if I'm right. Good thing Mitsu and Toyota uses a 12x1.5 bolt pattern.

Would I need any hub centric rings?

It's a good possibility. I don't know what their bore size is though.

Yes, you would need a hub centric ring. Evo hub bore is 67.1. Accord is 64.1. You will need a small one. You can probably pick it up from your local Discount tires. They usually carry a variety of hub centric rings.

Whate he said. I really had no idea what Mitsubishi's bore size was. If it helps any, I got my rings off Amazon for something stupid like $15 shipped. Matter of fact, I totally guessed on my wheels' bore and actually guessed right. I must've paid attention at some point in my life to know what the general aftermarket wheel bore size is.

Hi guys,
I have been looking all over canada for 19' HFP rims to no avail.
my local stealership offered to get them at $450 per rim. this doesnt include the tires. >:(

I was wondering if there are any other rims that look like the hfp wheels becuase this the look im going for
obv not slammed like this

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7731526000_4ed0ffdd79_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66541483@N03/7731526000/)
img2384k (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66541483@N03/7731526000/#) by adegox (http://www.flickr.com/people/66541483@N03/), on Flickr

I saw something similar on my landladys 2006 mazda miata., dont know if they will fit or if they will hold the weight of my 7th gen because its a much bigger car.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7731510740_70fe612f9b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66541483@N03/7731510740/)
ALY64887U (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66541483@N03/7731510740/#) by adegox (http://www.flickr.com/people/66541483@N03/), on Flickr
forgive my noob questions but i really want to do it right.
 :)

They'll hold the weight just fine. As for the lug pattern, I believe they are 5 x 114.3 like ours are but the bore size is 54.1mm. Smaller than our bore size. If you wanted to run those wheels, you'd need small spacers, say 5mm, that are hubcentric on both sides (good luck finding that short of something custom), and good to go. Or, you can have the hub drilled out by a machine shop to our 64.1mm bore size and slap them on just like that. The latter would be easiest.

Those look just like the 19" HFP wheels for the 8th Gen.

(http://www.accessories-honda.com/images/19%20INCH%20WHEEL.jpg)

Way to be obvious Ryan.
(http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/35/CaptainObvious.jpg)

@Adegox- Like Z stated, you can run hub AND wheel centric spacers.  Google "Adaptec" or "Motorsports Tech".  The thickness of the spacer would be the height of the current hub lip plus 2mm.  I run 8mm think hub and wheel centric wheel spacers that "necked down" from a 64.1mm (Honda/Acura) hub diam. to a 60.1 diam. (Toyota/Lexus) wheel bore to install some Totoya wheels.  Or you can just redrill. :)

I have no excuse... somehow I skipped right over the first thing he wrote... Im gonna go back to the chatroom now and stay there.

Thanks Mike. I knew someone had to have some experience with that.

Ryan, its all good man. Keep on creepin'.

awesome, i'll go with the spacer option,not sure if i can find a shop to redrill where i live...Now to I gotta find the mazda wheels..

Thanks Z.  I figure I should contribute somewhere on this site besides lurking.   8-)

Yeah you should.  :D

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/dieselphle/tltypeswheels_zps29d96712.jpg)

Hey guys, what wheels are these?

Any other pics?

No that's all I got unfortunately..   :-[

So pending on how the next few months play out with if I get this job or not... I think I'm buying these by summer.

TSW Tanaka!  
(http://www.tsw.com/img/alloy-wheels-rims-tsw-tanaka-5-lug-rear-hyper-silver-std-250.jpg)

I'll prolly go with a 18x8.5 with a +32 offset.  I just always loved 5 spoke wheels and these really hit me in the right spot.

That sounds dirty.

It is Z... it is... :D

Only one set of wheels I want now.  Volk CE28N 18"x9" or 9.5" +40 mm

(http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/img/CE28N-TISilver.jpg)

Awesome wheel choice  ;)

But if it were me, I would go with a different size..  But your current brake setup may have an effect on that..

Enkei GTC01.  Fucking love this wheel. 

(http://www.sunhingmotor.com.hk/images/wheel-enkei-gtc01-18x8-2.jpg)

8.5" +32 is certainly doable but you will rub in the front unless you stretch your tires or roll your fenders and tuck the liner.  Rear you will be millimeters away from rubbing with about 2 degrees camber.   

Go on...

Awesome.   Thanks for the info.  My buddy has a roller so we were gonna take care of that in the spring and ill just have to see where the camber sits when I get it aligned in the spring.  I still haven't installed my lower camber arms... it been too cold. Lol

Thanks Milan! I loves em too! :)

Well, for one, you have a lug pattern of 5x114.3 not 5x100. As for that listing, that price doesn't seem right at all.

Thanks, I am most lacking in tire/wheel knowledge.. obviously. And yeah that price seems horribly wrong.

What do you guys know of Ronjon wheels.. I just found the website. Are they good quality?

Heavy

Heavy? Like too much weight?

Pretty much. They're heavy wheels. Expect performance to go down.

Oh ok..that makes sense..they're nice though.

RonJon makes some really nice wheels, but at Mike and Z pointed out, they are heavy.  The weight will affect performance and gas mileage.

I've never been a huge fan of RonJon wheels. They are pretty popular with the TL crowd though. I see them for sale on Acurazine every now and then.

http://www.carid.com/tsw-wheels/nurburgring-bronze-445471.html (http://www.carid.com/tsw-wheels/nurburgring-bronze-445471.html)

What do you guys think of these? I'm so overwhelmed with all these different wheels... and measurements, and numbers... lol.

I like em.  Theres someone on v6p that has em... cant remember who.

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/dieselphle/tswWHEELS_zps537829f6.jpg)
Found it... I like them a lot..

I'll do you one better:
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/614/1589/39033294020_large.jpg)

Oh, my starz n garters! :D Yes those are them, bronze though....maybe I can buy one a month lol

I found a pic of a black coupe that way you could picture them on there along with the drop you'll eventually do.

Yeah I was wondering how the wheels would look with the drop. Thank you :) I got the pic on my phone so I can carry it around for reference.

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/dieselphle/af9fc4a8-d72d-4f9d-92f8-d02174cf3d43_zpsa670c9a2.jpg)

OH
MY
GAWD....

 :wut:

Denny, the style of the wheels you're posting just make me think they are all striving to be LM-Rs, but falling short..

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6647/awlmr20inc074383x2948.jpg)

... need ...change ...of ..pants..

This is too much eye candy to handle... Those are awesome! I'm going to look them up   :thumbsup:

Don't look at pics of SE37's then.

oh my god too late... lol I'm torn between this meshy, spider web look. .. and a wheel with more space in between. Like this

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/dieselphle/0001111_zps478319f6.jpg)

Looking for new tires:

Hankook Ventus 12
BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2
Bridgestone Potenza RE760
Yokohama S.drive (had these previously, gripped well, fuel economy not great, then they started to howl)

Buying either 215/45 or 225/40 R18

I personally had the bridgestone potenza re760. It gripped like no other. It had a very quiet ride to it. As for wear, I had it for 10k miles before I sold them with my volks, but it still had roughly 7-8/32nd of treats left. Does real great on dry pavement. Fairly well in wet conditions, but snow its horrible.

Might be worth a shot, all them tires are around the same price. RE760 was my second choice when I got S.Drive. I got a deal on the S.drive at the time so it was good.

If you are looking for an affordable summer tire that offers great grip and a nice comfy smooth ride, the RE760 are the way to go. My buddy just got a set for his TL. 235/35 R19 on Ron Jon Vegas. 19x8.5 and he loves those tires.

The current price I can get is 803 out the door (in Ontario) with our tax and tire fees.

US price is ~600 + border tax + mounting + going to USA to get it...

EDIT: Costco.ca sells for ~720 out the door. Best deal by far  :lamp:

215/45/R18

Ok, newb question lol. Tire numbers confuse the heck out of me, offset etc...I need to have someone explain it to me at some point. But for now, i'm stuck on the Bronze Tsw's, i think i'm going to go with those, but my question is, with a 1.8 drop, what's the biggest tire size I could go? I really like Dreamin's setup, and I'd love to have my wheels that flush someday. But I think 19's are too big. Should I go 18?

A little confusing, so you picked the style you want.

First decide between 18 or 19"
Then you pick the width + offset of the wheel
Then you can pick your tire width and sidewall size

example

Picking 18"x8" means you could do at most width a 245/40 R18 tire

Going wider wheel and narrower tire allows you to be more flush without rubbing.

Offset around 30-35 is pretty good range for coupe

Thanks! Didn't mean to be confusing, i'm having a hard time with the measurements because i'm a visual person. I just have to stop by a patient tire shop and see it to learn it. That info helps though thank you!

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp (http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp)

Play around with this, I found this to be the best when understanding how stuff works. Doesn't really work for stretched tires though.

Looking at getting these for my coupe:

Drag DR-38 in Gloss Black with Blue Undercut; 18x8, +35 offset (There is also a +47 offset available)
I will be transferring my current tires (225/40-18) over as they all have good tread left (Hankook Ventus V4-ES)

I don't anticipate any fitment issues or tire stretching, but this is not my area of expertise.  Thoughts?

(http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/drad38.gbb.xl.jpg)

Sure. They'll fit.

Thanks Tim!

My tires are all installed on the wheels, I noticed the inner side of where the wheel and tire meet, the wheel pokes out from the tire.  But if you look at the spoke side, it is flush with the wheel.

Is it normal that one side sticks compared to the other? It is preventing me from stacking the tires without the rims hitting each other

I went with 18x8 45mm offset Enkei Tenjin. Tires are 225/45R18 Continental ExtremeContact DW. I could have gone with a 235/45R18, but I want the extra 7mm of sidewall for the crappy New England roads. I have a Neuspeed SuperCup kit with race springs, which is 2.25f 1.75r. I only slightly rub on big dips.

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w526/Paul_Crocker/20130502_130128_zpsa58e8b8a.jpg)

I used this for comparing offsets and tire diameters. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp (http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp)

I am now wondering whether I should switch my tires for another brand or type to get better fuel economy.

I am getting about 20MPG from the current tires (nearly 12 L/100km) whereas I was getting 25MPG (9.5 L/100km) with my winter tires, and previous Summer tires if I recall. City mileage, 4 cylinder. Pretty bad imo

These RE760 tires are narrower but 27lb whereas my old tires were 24lb I believe.

Thinking about Continental DWS or Hankook V12

^^ Damn, 20 MPG for a i4 doesn't seem good at all.  I average 29-31 with a heavy foot.  I did have about 25-26 MPG when I had a square 19x10 with 265/30/19 tires setup.   They weighed a ton, literally.

Was it a metric ton, a fuck ton or a shit ton?

A ton of shit, definitely.  Paired well with the POS DD.

Lol. Nice.

Exactly man! My wheels are so light, but comon this is ridiculous. My baseline mileage is worse though must need some maintenance. But a instant 25% drop is significant and because of the tires. Also noticing handling isn't great

This seems to be the most appropriate thread to ask this.

So as some of you know, I got a set of Work Emotion CR Kai 17" wheels in a staggered setup (from a kid with a supra). Exact setup is 17x8 235/45 in front & 17x9 255/40 in the rear. I was expecting some understeer from the setup, but it seems to have gotten worst, maybe it's all in my head, so I put back my old setup back on. The options i'm looking at now are:
1)Buying 235/45 tires on the rear and spacers up front to get the offsets the same
2)Buying a pair of rims, either for the front or the back and making it all the same with matching tires
3)Just sell them and get a set of the Drag replicas in size 18. I know this is frowned upon, but i've been running Drag wheels for the last 6+ yrs.

Thoughts or other options I should consider?

Could buy another staggered set up and sell the extra set. Buying 2 Work wheels will be expensive.

Put them on the right way with the wider wheels up front.  ;D

Another staggered setup is worth the consideration if i come across one, tho it's like looking for a needle in a box of needles.

 Your right, 2 wheels is like buying another set of cheaper wheels. Maybe even with tires.I'm gonna try it. I just remember cornering sucked the last time i ran my old setup without spacers in the rear and just the ones up front.

So ive been searching for an answer to a question i had, but have yet to find one. My stock tire size is 205/60/16. If i upgrade to 17" acura tl wheels with a tire size of 235/55/17, I will have a little bit of a speedometer error. Will this affect the odometer as well? Or should i just put on a tire size of 235/50/17? Will the extra sidewall affect ride quality that much?

Best thing to do is to compare tire diameters and find a set of tires that are the same diameter as your 205/60/16's for your TL wheels.

Running different size tires will affect your speedometer and it will also affect your odometer.

Yes the tire size will affect the speed and odometer,
the correct size to have the same diameter as oem would be 245/45R17

http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-calculator/ (http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-calculator/)

There are many calculators online for this

Tire rack also lists tire diameters and revs per mile for the tires they sell.

So if i put on a larger tire than stock, the odometer would be counting more miles than actually driven?

Less miles actually. The larger tire will have less revolutions per mile, so your speedo will read slower and your mileage will be lower too.

Right, thanks for clearing that up

Here's a question for all of you with 4 cylinder accords with tl rims. Did you notice any acceleration difference or fuel mileage decrease with a heavier rim and wider tire? I would have to get a 245/45/17 tire to keep the speedo the same. Thats a big increase in tire compared to my stock 205/60/16. I drive about 3k miles a month. About half city half highway. Did i mention i have an auto trans?, so its already sluggish. Will i feel a noticeable decrease in acceleration? Will i feel any handling improvement with the wider tire? Also, my car is completely stock. My stock rims are beat to hell and my tires need replacing, so im looking for new ones.  Any feedback is appreciated.

I'd go with a 235/45/17 instead.  The speedo difference is negligible.