buying my 18"x 7.5 wheels today, what size tires should I get.... - Honda Prelude Forum

JDMugenBB1 · 06-28-2002, 08:41 AM

215/35r18 , 225/35r18, 215/40r18, 225/40r18......Let me know if you have experience with these sizes....thanks.

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zspeedee17 · 06-28-2002, 10:35 AM

i'm running RH wheels 18x7.5 w/+42 offset and front camber kit. I rub running 225/35/18 but just slightly on corners and bumps at times. I rub on the inside wheel well. I would suggest 215/35/18 to stay in the stock diameter size or 215/40/18 for more rim protection and avoid rubbing inside. I'm dropped w/Sportlines and raised Koni's. 1.3"drop.

brendon2k · 06-28-2002, 11:01 AM

I think the 40 series will rub a ton unless you have rims with a high offset. I'd go with 215/35. Thats what I have and a few other I know and we don't have rubbing problems.

JDMugenBB1 · 06-28-2002, 11:40 AM

what does it mean, I have a slight idea but I need more info.....the more offset the better?

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viperguy1 · 06-28-2002, 04:49 PM

I'v had 225/40/18 on my prelude with a 2 drop and it rubs like crazy when i have people in it with me. Now I have 215/35/18 and it seems to be perfect. Anything over 215/35/18 seems to be to big if your car is lower to about 1.5 - 2 drop.

brendon2k · 06-28-2002, 04:56 PM

offset is how far the center of the rim is from the hub. higher positive offset means the wheels are in the fender more.

GoneLudey · 06-28-2002, 10:34 PM

yeah, I have a set of 18" x 7.5"'s, and I was gonna buy 215/35/18's. I didn't wanna rub, and that's what everyone said I should get

Type Si · 06-29-2002, 08:21 AM

There are a few people with 225/35/18 that don't rub as well. It all depends on your drop and the wheel offset.