For those of you with 18X7.5 rims...
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For those of you with 18X7.5 rims...
I was wondering what size and brand tire you went with and how do you like em. I have 18X7.5 Racing Hart Z500s and I was thinking about putting 215/35/18 Kumhos on them. Is 35 too low of a profile for everyday driving? Will it rub if I put 40s?
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Rep Power: 0 I don't have them yet, but I'm getting 18x7.5" Giovanna Kobe's; I'm trying to decide between Yokohama Paradas and Nittos. I'm going with 215/35/18 because A.) it's closer to stock diameter and B.) decreases wheel gap. From what I understand from research, 40's will not rub, so it really comes down to how the roads are where you live. They're not too bad around where I live, so I'm going with 35's to start. If I don't like it afterwards, I'll switch to 40's, since I'm only dropping it 1.5" anway.
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Rep Power: 0 Yeah, the roads I drive on aren't that bad. Right now my car's dropped about 3 inches, and I love the way it looks. I know that either way I'm gonna have to raise it up, but how much more would I have to raise it up if I put 40s? An inch more? Thanks for the info so far guys, keep the comments/advise coming.
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Rep Power: 0 40's look like crap. I had them on my 99 Accord. 215/35-18 are the way to go. 18's are not really a big wheel. And with that much side wall of a 40 series on that small of a wheel, it looks kinda bad. I have 18's in the Volk GT-P. And Avon (I think) tires. I also have GC coilovers and they are all the way down. I still want to drop it another inch or so. Point being, go with a 35 series, or I promise you will regret it.
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Rep Power: 0 << go with a 35 series, or I promise you will regret it. >>
haha, that's what I wanted to hear!! [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 i have the z5000 on my car and i have 215/35/18 and the ride to me is fine i have no problems. i also went wit the yokohamas parada spec 2 i love em they are sweet but i do have wheel gap but about to take care of that is all on what u want 40s might be a tiny bit better u might not tell the diff. but in look u will ill go wit 35 low profile PLUS KUHMOS DONT MAKE THE 35 SERIES
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