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Forum nameHandling/Suspension
Topic subjectQuestion on wheels
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21393, Question on wheels
Posted by Phanatik, Dec-06-03 12:38 PM
I am going to get 18's on my car and I was wondering what width I should get. I want something that looks wide but not wide enough where it scrapes when I make turns, especially something like a U-turn. Please help me out and let me know what sizes I could get and should get. Thanks a lot.
21398, RE: Question on wheels
Posted by Mannyyy, Dec-06-03 06:18 PM
225/40R18 is what just about everybody goes with. They shouldn't scrape as long as the wheels are +42mm offset or lower.

Mine are +38mm offset and I've never had a problem with them... I didn't even have to roll in my fenders.
21410, RE: Question on wheels
Posted by Phanatik, Dec-07-03 06:18 PM
What I was asking is what size wheels, like should I get 18x7.5 or like 18x8, etc.
21411, RE: Question on wheels
Posted by Clay, Dec-07-03 07:13 PM
No matter what size (width) you get ALL rims have equal chance of getting scraped when turning. You should be more concerned about handling your car CAREFULLY during a turn. 18 x 7 is the size most ppl have.
21413, RE: Question on wheels
Posted by Phanatik, Dec-08-03 10:36 AM
Yeah, that's true, thanks a lot to everyone's help.
21415, RE: Question on wheels
Posted by Mannyyy, Dec-08-03 03:22 PM
My rims are 18x8, but I've seen anywhere from 18x7 to 18x8.5 used on 2gnt's. That really doesn't make much of a difference though, the deciding factor if a wheel is gonna scrape is the rim's offset and the tire size.