ok so i got my wheels..

s2k4 · 05-06-2008, 01:58 PM

i got my wheels but im having trouble on what size tire i want to run on them heres what i got.
2-18x8 offset 50
2-18x9 offset 50
i wanna be able to lower my stewie about an inch or so an have no problems with rubbing issues.im thinking 225/40/18 front an 245/40/18 rear you guys think that would look funny since the wheels are wider than stock an im tryin to stay with the same width..or since my offset is decent i could do say 235/40/18 front an 255/35/18 rear an be fine...help

.... before i blow mega money on tires.

sonic · 05-06-2008, 02:48 PM

You can't tease us and tell us you got new wheels and not post some pic's.

s2k4 · 05-06-2008, 02:58 PM

there ya go sonic sneek peek at whats goin down.

sonic · 05-06-2008, 03:15 PM

gomarlins3 · 05-06-2008, 04:11 PM

Most people have this figured out BEFORE they spend mega money tires or wheels. I would have gotten the correct offsets to begin with and then bought the correct tires. Or better yet, bought them at the same time already mounted (i.e. Tire Rack who have the experts (that would be Jim) that can help you with these questions).

The correct offsets for 18" wheels on the S2000 with a width of 8" is +51. 9" width offset is +63.

With these wheels and offsets a 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear tire would work fine even when lowered. With your offsets, I have no clue.

On a side note, good choice in wheel design, that will look nice on an S.

Boost Convert · 05-06-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic

Nice

+1

s2k4 · 05-07-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Most people have this figured out BEFORE they spend mega money tires or wheels. I would have gotten the correct offsets to begin with and then bought the correct tires. Or better yet, bought them at the same time already mounted (i.e. Tire Rack who have the experts (that would be Jim) that can help you with these questions).

The correct offsets for 18" wheels on the S2000 with a width of 8" is +51. 9" width offset is +63.

With these wheels and offsets a 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear tire would work fine even when lowered. With your offsets, I have no clue.

On a side note, good choice in wheel design, that will look nice on an S.

i hadkno idea what the offset should of been so i went off the gold bbs wheels that were posted on here an i think they were 47 all around it looked ok so i thought 50 would be fine.yes i kno i should have gotten it all together but the price for the wheels cleaned me out..as for tire rack i didnt like the selection they had for wheels why i didnt go with them.

s2k4 · 05-09-2008, 03:36 PM

no one likes my expensive wheels

gomarlins3 · 05-09-2008, 07:30 PM

As I said, I think they are very nice, I am just not sure about which tires will or will not fit, sorry.

Try posting your question here and hopefully you will get more help:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=56

s2k4 · 05-10-2008, 09:36 AM

marlins you hit the nail on the head 225/40/18 an 245/40/18 worked jus fine thanks bro.pics prolly be up by the middle of the week.

s2k4 · 05-14-2008, 12:35 PM

there she is.not to good of a picture (cell phone) i think i went over kill on the rear tire any opinions?

Pep · 05-14-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by s2k4

there she is.not to good of a picture (cell phone) i think i went over kill on the rear tire any opinions?

It looks good, I like the rims with the black car. Couldn't really tell, but doesn't look like overkill from the pic.

Swingle1 · 05-14-2008, 02:23 PM

Looks good. How is the ride? Any difference?

s2k4 · 05-14-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pep

It looks good, I like the rims with the black car. Couldn't really tell, but doesn't look like overkill from the pic.

the rear tire sidewall is slightly bigger than the front looks jacked up in the back.sorry for the small picture thought it would be bigger.also twards the bottom of the car the tire sticks out.

s2k4 · 05-14-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swingle1

Looks good. How is the ride? Any difference?

it actually rides a little better maybe because of the tires??
goodrich t/a kdw

gomarlins3 · 05-14-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2k4

the rear tire sidewall is slightly bigger than the front looks jacked up in the back.

That's what we were telling you earlier. Your aspect ratio's were off and the car would look like a 70's muscle car (i.e. jacked up in the back).

dezignpro04 · 05-15-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Convert

+1

+2 FTW

05-06-2008, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
s2k4 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD Posts: 30	ok so i got my wheels.. i got my wheels but im having trouble on what size tire i want to run on them heres what i got. 2-18x8 offset 50 2-18x9 offset 50 i wanna be able to lower my stewie about an inch or so an have no problems with rubbing issues.im thinking 225/40/18 front an 245/40/18 rear you guys think that would look funny since the wheels are wider than stock an im tryin to stay with the same width..or since my offset is decent i could do say 235/40/18 front an 255/35/18 rear an be fine...help .... before i blow mega money on tires.

05-06-2008, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,030	You can't tease us and tell us you got new wheels and not post some pic's. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

05-06-2008, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,030	Nice __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

05-06-2008, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,396	Most people have this figured out BEFORE they spend mega money tires or wheels. I would have gotten the correct offsets to begin with and then bought the correct tires. Or better yet, bought them at the same time already mounted (i.e. Tire Rack who have the experts (that would be Jim) that can help you with these questions). The correct offsets for 18" wheels on the S2000 with a width of 8" is +51. 9" width offset is +63. With these wheels and offsets a 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear tire would work fine even when lowered. With your offsets, I have no clue. On a side note, good choice in wheel design, that will look nice on an S. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-09-2008, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,396	As I said, I think they are very nice, I am just not sure about which tires will or will not fit, sorry. Try posting your question here and hopefully you will get more help: http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=56 __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
s2k4 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD Posts: 30	there ya go sonic sneek peek at whats goin down.

05-09-2008, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
s2k4 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD Posts: 30	no one likes my expensive wheels

05-10-2008, 09:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
s2k4 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD Posts: 30	marlins you hit the nail on the head 225/40/18 an 245/40/18 worked jus fine thanks bro.pics prolly be up by the middle of the week.

05-14-2008, 12:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
s2k4 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD Posts: 30	there she is.not to good of a picture (cell phone) i think i went over kill on the rear tire any opinions?

05-14-2008, 02:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 251	Looks good. How is the ride? Any difference?

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