what are the widest rims that'll fit on the eclipse? is it 8.5"? Can you fit the same width in the front and the rear, or does the rear take wider rims?

I THINK that 8.5" is the widest we can go, and the rear doesn't take wider rims, but i'm not sure. let me know guys!

i know rx7 rims fit on our car.. and those are 8's right? i'd like to know too.. cuz i'm like that car commercial... ee ahoo a oolah... wider is better. =P

Pretty dumb question because you can put 20" wide wheels as long as the offset is crazy. The biggest I would put would be 8" with 235 being the largest tire I would put on.

how about 17x9.5??? (that's one of the sizes of the new lighweight volk wheels that just came out...17lbs)

As long as the offset works. It might stick out who knows. Its your choice, call them and ask.

okay, sorry for the "dumb question". what i MEANT was what is the widest wheel that will fit WITHOUT sticking out from the fender or rear quarter panel? there, is that better?

Just dont go farther than a 235 tire. Anything about a 17x8 rim will probably hurt your performance anyway.

Sorry for calling it dumb btw....

>Anything about a 17x8 rim will probably hurt your performance anyway.

really? why do you say that? i would've thought that as wide as you can fit them (the wheels - except for when they stick out, i HATE that) more contact with the road therefore more traction. no? why not?

your right wider is better but you said without sticking out. anything more than 8 will start to stick out. no point in going wider than 8 cause you will hurt your rain performance.

well im rollin on 215 tires and when im rolling in the rain its a little scary when compared to rolling on the 14's. I hydroplaned about 5 times while covering about 45 miles, but the handling benefits are worth it

I just put 18x9's on my lowered 'clipse... works fine. +38 offset and 225/40 R18s. close fit, yes.. does it roll... sure does... does it rub... nope.

In another post I was talking about my setup. Im running Evo 9 rims with the stock advans thats as wide or big as you want

my RS with 205/215? I forget witch one.


I dont have a pic of my GST in photobucket but here is my buddys GSX with the EVO rims and tires same as what I have.


Crappy pic but see how the rim comes flush with the fender. thats a 235 tire

Originally posted by goalie40
In another post I was talking about my setup. Im running Evo 9 rims with the stock advans thats as wide or big as you want my RS with 205/215? I forget witch one. I dont have a pic of my GST in photobucket but here is my buddys GSX with the EVO rims and tires same as what I have. Crappy pic but see how the rim comes flush with the fender. thats a 235 tire

Sweet pic, the second pic are EVO rims looks good but the First pic those are 3G eclipse rims not EVO.

I know wanted to show the difference between the 2 sizes

I have 8.5" wide rims, Running 225's. They're nice and flush with the fenders. I just need to drop her, because she sits like a friggin' truck. As to the wet-traction end; I have never experienced any problems there. It's going to boil down to your choice in a tire, anyway. Never cheap out on rubber; You and your passengers lives depend on them.

For the rear you can go with 17x9 for sure cause i have them

but for the front go with 8,5 you'll be good

Originally posted by Qman
For the rear you can go with 17x9 for sure cause i have them but for the front go with 8,5 you'll be good

9 inch wheels in the rear with a stock 2g body?

That would look stupid IMO.

To the OP, use a 8 inch wide rim all the way, it looks and fits best. Also, for a nice ride, I would use a 235/35 tire.

it won't look stupid
with the right offset it won't even stick out
i have GTR 17x9 they don't stick out
and don't look stupid

Everything depends on the offset. If you keep the factory offset +45mm IIRC 8" with a 235 tire, it's right at the edge of the fender and looks extremely clean. A 9" would require approximatelty +65 or greater to not extend beyond the wheel arch.

Originally posted by Kmonster
I just put 18x9's on my lowered 'clipse... works fine. +38 offset and 225/40 R18s. close fit, yes.. does it roll... sure does... does it rub... nope.

heres the pics to prove it.









front tires are 215/40/R18 and rear has 225/40/R18 keep in mind this car is extremely low. While i have recently had very minor rub marks in the rear there is zero damage to the tires.

17 x 8.5 on mine and they rubbed holes in the fender liners..