RX8 wheels and rims - Honda Prelude Forum

pdipon · 03-29-2010, 04:05 PM

Ok so i bought a set of rx8 rims for my preldue and put them on. the size is
18x8 whith an offset of 50. they rum currently in the back. what can i do about the rubbing. the rear of my car is lowered about an inch inch and a half. ??

Da_lude · 03-29-2010, 04:10 PM

Get a different tire, maybe a 215-40-18. Could probably get away with a 225-40-18

4bangincivic · 03-29-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_lude

Get a different tire, maybe a 215-40-18. Could probably get away with a 225-40-18

225 would more than likely be too big. I would suggest a 215. Did you trim the tab yet? You have a couple of options on what to do (of course all depending on the rubbing and where). You can roll your fenders, remove fender lining, buy a camber kit and adjust the camber, and/or downsize tires.

Some additional information regarding tire sizes...

225-40/18 tires would cause your speedometer to be 4.196% too slow
215-40/18 tires would cause your speedometer to be 2.905% too slow
215-35/18 tires would cause your speedometer to be 0.624% too fast

Most places suggest you stay within 3% of the OEM spec tire size (205-50/16), so the 215-35/18 tires would probably be your best bet. Hope this helps.

4bangincivic · 03-29-2010, 11:33 PM

Oh and post some pics!

pdipon · 03-30-2010, 01:15 PM

ok ok thanks for the help ill get the picks up in a couple of hours

pdipon · 03-30-2010, 02:52 PM

the rear

4bangincivic · 03-30-2010, 04:36 PM

Looks pretty sharp. First off I would get smaller tires. Then if they are still rubbing I would buy a camber kit for the rear and tweak it just enough to not rub, nothing ridiculous. Are you able feel/see where it rubs?

pdipon · 03-31-2010, 12:34 AM

not at the moment my first thoughts were to roll the fenders. if that didnt work i would then try to get smaller tires. but man they handle much better than the stock rims did even in wet weather its freaking awesome

-Sandi · 04-01-2010, 12:09 AM

I say even remove the inner lining unless you want to keep it...your ride will be a little noiser though..and roll those fenders and i think you should be fine! doesnt look to bad in my opinion! Cheers

4bangincivic · 04-01-2010, 05:38 AM

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I say even remove the inner lining unless you want to keep it...your ride will be a little noiser though..and roll those fenders and i think you should be fine! doesnt look to bad in my opinion! Cheers

Yeah that would be the quickest fix.

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clausbelly · 06-01-2010, 12:09 AM

This is great...Ive been wanting to try and find RX8 wheels/tires. If you install the RX-8 wheels be prepared to roll your fenders depending on if you lower the car and what tires you buy.