Good size rims???

[Bunta]

I was wondering whats a good size rim and tires?

I was thinking either 17x 8 or 8.5 , with 235/40/17

or

18x 8 or 8.5 with 235/40/18

I plan to drop the car a lot lower then everyone else thats why im wondering how wide and big can i get the rim and tire to be so that the car will have a very nice drop to it.

[Bunta]

anyone?

[sleepy2lazy]

what year?
if its a first gen, i say 17, if its a second gen, i say 18.
As for it being 17x8 / 8.5 same with 18's, i would not know.

My 2g has 18's, and i like it. My friend has a 2g with 17's and he wished he got 18's. All though i do need to lower it due to the gap.
I saw on the highway a black guy with a sweet red 2gb with 19's? There was barely any gap and that thing looked mean as hell. Props to you if your on this board.

Just my 02. Sorry if i didn't really help.

[Bunta]

yeah my buddies got a 97 white gs-t spyder and he's got 19's on there and it looks soooOoOOo nice.

well i have the 1g but the thing is that when i bought my car it cames with 18's, the 18's look kinda gay though thats why i want new ones.

one more thing.

Usually from what i notice if you get rims with a lip (a decent one at that) the rim will actually look a size smaller, thats one of the reasons why im kinda leaning towards 18s.

[turbotalon1g]

got pics of your 18s, thats what i want on my 1g, but i have heard they look too ridiculous

[Bunta]

well heres how they look, the rims are nothing special, some no name brand. I think it'll look better if it was slammed also..hahah

[Bunta]

If anyones interested i'll sell these rims, or trade them for the 2g gs-t chromes or gsx split spokes.hhaha.....these rims have good tread and there 235/40/18:D

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

If you drop it say 2inches, 17's will be more than enough. 18's are a bit overkill in my opinion. You lower to remove the gap which is what causes your wheels to seem small. If you have a FWD, you will want some tire on that rim otherwise your tires will break loose that much easier.

Peronally I like running 16inch rims with a slightly oversized tire. This allows you to have a little bigger overall sized wheel and it keeps the performance aspect in check. The more tire, the better traction ( for a 1/4 at least).

My buddy has my old car. I'll check the tire specs next time I see him. The tire sticks out over the rim a little bit. The car has massive traction out of the hole. It's ridiculous :)

[TkrPerformance]

I run 18*8 in the summer and stock 2g gsx 17's in the winter to clear the 2g awd aem brake kit

[Bunta]

Well i really don't want those rims i have on honestly, but like i said before if the rim is a 17 with even just a little lip it actually looks a size smaller say 16, which makes the car look like thats the way the stock way should be...

TKR you got any pics?..i'd like to see it!