is it possible to fit 18" rims on our cars? anyone that has 18" rims on your car how is the ride?

C'mawwwn Twitch! You should know this already!

I have 18's, and I have Tein SS coilovers and I don't rub or have any issues.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Jan 4, 2008 - 5:43 PM

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It is possible to install and drive with 18" rims. I have 18" rims with a 2" drop, and the only problems that i have undergone is slight rubbing during COMPLETE revolutions of the steering wheel.

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What tire size are you running? Recommended size is 15/35/R18, but i've also heard that 225/40/R18 doesn't have any rubbing issues. My sig. shows the recommended tire size on 18's.

This post has been edited by netrata: Jan 4, 2008 - 10:47 PM

Dont get 35 tyres, get 40 sidewall tyres. Better comfort and better handling.

235's will also fit without a problem, might as well take advantage of having an 8" wide wheel instead of a 7.5 in wheel where it counts with the rubber. im down about 2" on my 18's and no rubbing or anything underdriving, when parked at full turning lock with the wheels they rub a little bit, but nothing serious.

watch out for potholes... the lips of 18's dont like low profiles and potholes

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no cause i got these enkei 18's from a friend. i brought home one to test fit it at my uncles garage and my dad was like "what is that 18? thats not gonna fit on your car but itll fit on my camry" LOL im guessing hes trying to lie to me so he can keep the rims himself. soo 225/40/R18 is the best look and feel without rubbing? also wanna add that i wont be lowering so yeah. i wanna fill as much in the wheel-well so that it doesnt look like theres a huge gap. and what is the R? for in R18? lol i just wanna make sure everythings right.

these are the rims thatll be going on, thoughts and opinions appreciated :]





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This post has been edited by twitchh17: Jan 5, 2008 - 11:32 AM

R is radial, if you can go with a 235-245/40/18

40 is a percentage of the first # so the wider the tire with the same sidewall percentage, the better its going to ride

like tony stewart says in them pontiac commercials with the alaskans... wider is better!

take em to a tire shop and they should let you test fit different tires for free, go as big as you can with too much rubbing under normal conditions, un lowered shouldnt be too bad

also be prepared to feel like you lost 20hp with these wheels

lol its fine its not that fast of a car but she treats me well, yesssir. how much should it cost to install the rims and tires?

so 235/40/18 it is?

This post has been edited by twitchh17: Jan 5, 2008 - 12:10 PM

235 wont fit unless its 8+J wide tyre. If its 7.5J wide 225 is max. Also check if the offset (ET value) is correct, should be lower then 40. Anything above 40 and the wheel will go to much into the wheel well.

Get one wheel onto your car and see how its fits. If its to much tucked in (as in to high offset) then dont go for it. It doesn't look good and you surely get rubbing issues on the inside.

So get the info about the offset before searching for tyres and all.

And just a thought. I like my 18" wheels for looks, but I dont like them for driveability, I'm planning to switch to 17" again. Want more rubber (8J compared to 7.5J now) and driveability back.

This post has been edited by Kadett: Jan 5, 2008 - 1:17 PM