new rims fpb lude on gunmetal kai crs - Honda Prelude Forum

98luder323 · 03-10-2010, 02:17 PM

finally got my rims i got them 18 by 7 because i got a deal heres a pic.. but i still think 18 is too big it lifted my car a bit

thegamettt · 03-10-2010, 02:22 PM

they look great! what size tires are you using?

Kronn 98SH · 03-10-2010, 02:32 PM

Isn't there a 5G picture thread?

98luder323 · 03-10-2010, 02:41 PM

i got toyo proxes t1r 255/40/zr18

thegamettt · 03-10-2010, 02:45 PM

what?? no way you fit 255 on a 7 inch wheel.. thats impossible!

mortifiedvictim · 03-10-2010, 02:45 PM

1) Rims look fantastic
2) 18" looks great on 5th gen preludes in general, imo
3) Lower it back where it was, I like the 2mm clearance look personally
4) Since this isnt a actual question it probably should have been in the 5th gen pic area

All in all, very nice. It puts a smile on my face to see a nice lude like yours

98luder323 · 03-10-2010, 02:55 PM

yeah they fit and i havent experienced any rub yet ill take pics of the tires and there actually 18x7.5

98luder323 · 03-10-2010, 03:01 PM

heres are pics of the tires for thegamettt..

thegamettt · 03-10-2010, 03:07 PM

those are 225s. I had the same setup on mine and they would rub if i had a heavy load and/or taking some hard corners. I know it looks a bit lifted, but take it from me you'll have rubbing issues if you try to lower it. you can always roll your fenders though. 40 series is perfect, your rims will thank you. I had 35s before and potholes fcked my wheels up.

dontbuyprelude · 03-10-2010, 03:12 PM

to be honest, i think 18s are a good size for the prelude. i really like those wheels. i like the spokes. the color. and i like them. im running the same tire size 225/35/18 and im lowered an inch all around and i have NEVER rubbed under any circumstances. i would suggest you lower your car a bit more then it will look awesome. i personally love slammed cars

skyyskyy · 03-10-2010, 04:37 PM

225 40 18 on motegi dp5's and if i have someone in the back seat and hit a bump the tire eats the top of the wheel well.

Dog_of_War · 03-10-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by skyyskyy

225 40 18 on motegi dp5's and if i have someone in the back seat and hit a bump the tire eats the top of the wheel well.

back seat? had to go out and check my lude,.. and yup mine came with a back seat,.. lol... I didnt think anyone actually used it to sit in.

Nice look with the rims btw!

skyyskyy · 03-10-2010, 04:51 PM

Wife is in the military and when they get home people need rides home, i can cram 3 grown adults and all the gear but then we cant take the highway, i refuse to get on va's crappy highway with my lude loaded down.

indylude18 · 03-10-2010, 06:20 PM

I have 225/40/18 tires on 18x7.5" wheels with a 1.5" drop all around. I have annoying rubbing on the wheel wells when going over bumps or making a really sharp turns. I wouldn't recommend it.

98luder323 · 03-11-2010, 01:56 PM

i whent yesterday to try out the tires at the canyon and it rub on every turn so i had to drive slow.. it think its only rubbing in the back wheel well what do u guys think i should do i have stock suspension thanks

thegamettt · 03-11-2010, 02:09 PM

roll the fenders. its the outer edge that has the clearance problem.

98luder323 · 03-11-2010, 02:10 PM

what should i roll them with?? should i hit it with something?

indylude18 · 03-11-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thegamettt

roll the fenders. its the outer edge that has the clearance problem.

I wouldn't be so sure. On my similar setup, I definitely have rubbing on the wheel wells and not the fenders.

98luder323 · 03-11-2010, 05:07 PM

ima sell them i dont really like them if anyone is interested i live in l.a if anyone is interested ima sell them for 950

dontbuyprelude · 03-11-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 98luder323

i whent yesterday to try out the tires at the canyon and it rub on every turn so i had to drive slow.. it think its only rubbing in the back wheel well what do u guys think i should do i have stock suspension thanks

how are you possibly rubbing??!? i have 225/35/18s and im LOWERED an inch and i have taken long onramps where my tires squeal for like 4 seconds worth and i have never ever ever ever rubbed? my springs are pretty soft too! like a tad stiffer than factory stiffness