Author Topic: 18'' or 19'' aftermarket wheels? (Read 8339 times)

Arabas · « **on:** August 31, 2011, 09:00:51 AM »

i have already taken a dear friend's advise, but i would like anyone with an opinion to vote.
not sure if i will pull the trigger yet though...

SKY888 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:07:42 AM »

I'll stick with 18"......but wider than stock width.....

Kelu · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:08:11 AM »

And you are ashamed to tell the name of your friend?

Arabas · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:09:37 AM »

my dear friend's name is Augie.... ehhhh..... malaka...ehhhh Kelu i mean

18X8.5 would do for you Antonio?

POS VETT · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:13:53 AM »

Go big or go home. Dubs or bigger !

Critterman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:14:25 AM »

I have 18x8.5 and you can 'legally' go with a 255x45 tire, altho I know someone with 275's on that rim.

888 would probably recommend a 9" but they are harder to come by.

SKY888 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:18:17 AM »

Quote from: Arabas on August 31, 2011, 09:09:37 AM

my dear friend's name is Augie.... ehhhh..... malaka...ehhhh Kelu i mean

18X8.5 would do for you Antonio?

Augie, I really love kelu's name!

18 x 8.5......i thought that's the stock specs?

just like Critterman assumed........18 x 9 all around (square set-up), I like, so you can go 275 legally and safely

but some people also like staggered set-up 18 x 8 (or 8.5) front......and 18 x 9 rear

Critterman · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:23:19 AM »

Stock is 8"

Arabas · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2011, 09:23:55 AM »

stock rims are 18X8 afaik..
damn Critter got me to it...

iliasGT · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:09:57 AM »

Arab i want 18" but 8.5 or 9.What i want to know has to do with the offset.ET 30 is ok?Or we'll have a probleme?Any suggestion for 18" wheels 5x110?

Arabas · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:12:12 AM »

Ilias have you voted?? i need the opinions...
offset 30 is a NO.
i will contact you soon to let you know about my plans (will post here too of course)

iliasGT · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:15:10 AM »

Quote from: Arabas on August 31, 2011, 10:12:12 AM

Ilias have you voted?? i need the opinions...
offset 30 is a NO.
i will contact you soon to let you know about my plans (will post here too of course)

Yes...18"rulezzzzzzz!!!!Ok

hammy221 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:19:52 AM »

nly problem with 19's is tire cost more then 20's lol

SKY888 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:21:47 AM »

i sold my stock wheels a month after I got my car and replaced it with OZ wheels. Didnt really know about the spec.

18 x 8......I learn everyday!

thanks!

SKY888 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:27:06 AM »

http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp

that will be helpful in choosing offsets and wheel sizes

Brazen17 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:45:36 AM »

I went with 19's. I think it is a good compromise between stock 18's and too big 20's (my opinion). Not as large a selection as 18's or 20's and the tires do seem to run a bit more $$$.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:51:49 AM »

Went with 18's and kept the stock rims as spare just in case. I didn't purchase new tires yet as I didn't need them so the 18" wheel worked out well.

I SO want to get new tires next spring.

ChopTop · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:50:52 PM »

I'm thinking 18 to 19, one inch why bother? Originally I was set on going with a 20/22 set-up but asked someone who had 22s (all around) and they said the ride was harsh. Which makes sense because I've also read that sidewalls work as part of the suspension. The only way I'd go with 19s is if I could get 21s on the back. Wasn't the concept car shown with a two inch spread to simulate the classic hot rod little tires on the front big tires on the back look?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2011, 02:29:42 PM »

I went with 19" Forgestar CF5's...8.5" width in front and 10" width in back. I had to pull the rear fenders out a bit...50mm offset in front worked perfectly...30ish mm offset in rear was fine but needed a bit of fender pulling. I have no rubbing or clearance issues. I love the look much better than the 18's, plus it got m car off the ground about 1" more so I don't hit speed bumps anymore LOL. I am running 255's on front and 275's in the rear. They are lighter wheels so braking was not affected negatively....nothing that I can feel or see. Also, both front and rear wheels clear the calipers without spacers...and I have the DDMWorks bigger calipers in front. No issues at all.

elff · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:20:14 PM »

I vote 18" and wider

If you increase the outer circumference you slow the car down.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:39:57 PM »

Quote from: ChopTop on August 31, 2011, 01:50:52 PM

I'm thinking 18 to 19, one inch why bother? Originally I was set on going with a 20/22 set-up but asked someone who had 22s (all around) and they said the ride was harsh. Which makes sense because I've also read that sidewalls work as part of the suspension. The only way I'd go with 19s is if I could get 21s on the back. Wasn't the concept car shown with a two inch spread to simulate the classic hot rod little tires on the front big tires on the back look?

That one inch made a big difference in the appearance. After lowering it the car takes on a much more aggressive stance (no more moon buggy). It also gives the option of going with larger calipers if so inclined. The 18's just don't fill out the wheel well enough for me but your mileage may vary! Conversely, for me anyway, 20's seem too large for the size of the car and don't seem quite right.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:49:00 PM »

Whether you go with 18s or 19s the wheel wells won't get filled up more nor will the car sit at a different height. WIth a larger diameter rim only the ID of the tire changes, the OD stays the same if the tires are sized properly.

If you want to fil the wheel well, you need to drop the car with lowering springs.

If you change the OD of the tire, your speedometer will be off. Check it out in this calculator. I have put the 245/45-18 in vs. the 245/45-19.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=245&aspect=45&diameter=18&wheelwidth=8&offset=55&width2=245&aspect2=45&diameter2=19&wheelwidth2=8&offset2=55&Submit=Submit

elff · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:09:09 PM »

Hey Bob

Try going from 31" tires to 37"

Brazen17 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:16:13 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on August 31, 2011, 03:49:00 PM

Whether you go with 18s or 19s the wheel wells won't get filled up more nor will the car sit at a different height. WIth a larger diameter rim only the ID of the tire changes, the OD stays the same if the tires are sized properly.

If you want to fil the wheel well, you need to drop the car with lowering springs.

If you change the OD of the tire, your speedometer will be off. Check it out in this calculator. I have put the 245/45-18 in vs. the 245/45-19.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=245&aspect=45&diameter=18&wheelwidth=8&offset=55&width2=245&aspect2=45&diameter2=19&wheelwidth2=8&offset2=55&Submit=Submit

Thanks for pointing that out. I guess I should have said the perception is that the wheel well is filled out better. Obviously a 19" wheel is larger than an 18" wheel but the profile of the tire will keep the OD the same. My car was lowered with springs and looks much more aggressive than the wife's still stock redline.

Critterman · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:44:45 PM »

Elff 37 inch is taller than you are

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