(cl9)18 rims inch setup.....

[defibros]

(CL9)Hi people,just got myself a 2003standard euro...love the car as it's so smooth to drive.trying to get a set of 18 inch rims and lower the car a bit to make it a bit more aggresive looking......what's the best 18 inch rims profile and offset you guys recommend? Thanks for the tips.....

[Min988]

Congrats on your purchase mate.
18x7.5 or 8.0 with and offset between +38 to +55 and you should be right,
Tyre size 225/40/R18
Also check the weight rating of the tyres the euro needs a rating higher than 91.

If your going to get a bodykit or anything get it before lowering your car and lower your car using a springs and shocks combo or coilovers and not with just springs.

[traumatized]

^^

+38? i personally wouldn't go any lower than a +42 offset for the euro

[Min988]

same but +38 you should still be able to clear legal

[defibros]

Any body got pics of +38 and + 48offset?do I have to roll my guards????thanks

[tony1234]

Any body got pics of +38 and + 48offset?do I have to roll my guards????thanks
Stock rim offset is +55 so personally i wouldn't go any lower offset than +45(that's an extra 10mm wider track per side)225/40s will be fine and you shouldn't need to roll your guards.

[defibros]

Do I still have to lower it if I use 18 inch with 225/40????

[Ken-f]

Why did you NEED to lower it? The overall diameter of the wheel+tyre is the same. However, with 18s it looks MUCH better lowered.

[tony1234]

You dont need to lower it but it'll look better if you do.

[Accord Basic]

I have a set of 18" x 8" rims on Euro, It is +40 offset and this is flash on the gurad. be caution that when you lowered, I prefer you have a set of rear camber kit as well. mine lowered 30mm with 3.5 deg camber in, that is too much and tyre rubbering inside. now with camber kit installed (Spoon) with 1.5 deg. problem fixed. I suggest you to have 18" x 7.5" with at least +40 offset. Thanks

[felixd]

wad if it is 18x8 offset +38 front and 18x9 offset+38 rear do i have to rolled the guards ? ill be lowering it aswell 2" all round

[misteR_bilzz]

id go for 19s. 18s look a BIT too small just my 2c.

[Rein]

id go for 19s. 18s look a BIT too small just my 2c.

id go for 20's.. 19s look a BIT too small just my 2c

[gumbel]

id go for lightweight 17, 18,19,20 are too heavy, slows down your car.....:)

[.QD]

I have 19x8 +47 all round with 225/35/19 tyres. Pix (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2063453&postcount=1) for reference.

[Rein]

id go for lightweight 17, 18,19,20 are too heavy, slows down your car.....:)

Just add intake and exhaust.. problem solved.. hehehe

[Chris_F]

you can get away with 8" wide and a +38 offset. But you'll need to do a few things to make that work on a lowered CL9.

Run about -1.5 degrees camber up front and tuck the fender lining into the guard.
Or, run about -2 degrees camber up front.
Or,run stock camber and have your fender rolled (a lot).

If you don't plan on getting a front camber kit and want the car to be lowered 50mm or more an 8" wide wheel will need >+45 offset to avoid any rubbing issues. That's based on 225/45/r17 tyres. On 235's the clearance is reduced a bit more.

[defibros]

thanks for all the tips guys...this is getting more interesting....keep it coming

[hooyn]

im on 8" +45. lowered with about 1/2 inch between tyre and the wheel guard.

the front is fine however i need to put a camber kit on the rear urgently. got the kit at home but cbb putting it on atm :D

[04CL9Euro]

I have 18x7.5 with 225/40/18 tyres, lowered 50mm with +40 offset. works fine, doesnt rub on guards. have a bit of neg camber but you can adjust the toe so that it doesnt chew your tires.

[RiceBoi]

im on 18x8 +38 front and 18x9 +38 at rear havent lowered it yet. any suggestion on which suspension ?

[Crapdaz]

im on 18x8 +38 front and 18x9 +38 at rear havent lowered it yet. any suggestion on which suspension ?
how rough a ride do you like ?

you can do eibach/bilstein spring/shock combo.

or go coilovers but rougher ride, but better performance depending on which brand will defer the roughness.
most comfy would be tein SS or buddyclub N+

[RiceBoi]

i havent driven it much since i dont want to show it atm :) but ill be saving up for suspensions mods now

[tony1234]

how rough a ride do you like ?

you can do eibach/bilstein spring/shock combo.

or go coilovers but rougher ride, but better performance depending on which brand will defer the roughness.
most comfy would be tein SS or buddyclub N+
^^^As above.they are your best options depending on $$$.

[Type R Positive]

Or some Tanabe sustec Pro S-OC coil overs. Bloody nice ride those.....

[Crapdaz]

alternatively you can go spaztic and get airrunners, if you have the extra cash that is.

[defibros]

What problem will i get if i go 19 x 8 with +40 offset when i lower it?

any tips people what to use to lower it? Should i get a rear camber kit for it?

[Crapdaz]

been covered before but depends on your budget, you can do springs + shocks, coilovers or airrunners.

airrunners is the only one recommended you dont need camber kit cause its adjustable and you wont be driving too low.

[defibros]

Sorry to be a noob. I am thinking of getting a set of 19 being sold here.need to save up for lowering and this want to find out the different methods for lowering... Will I be find running 19x8 with offset 40 for a while till I save up for lowering ??


been covered before but depends on your budget, you can do springs + shocks, coilovers or airrunners.

airrunners is the only one recommended you dont need camber kit cause its adjustable and you wont be driving too low.

[Crapdaz]

yeah i get you,
as i have said....

Different combos
1. Spring + Shock ($1k-2k)
2. Coilover ($1.5k-3k)
3. Airrunners ($4-5k)

[giant_mongrel]

the super diy super cheap option is to buy some king springs, put them with your oem shocks... then put it all back together. without being shot by the original springs when you undo the shocks for the first time. and getting your fattest friend to sit on the spring while you put it back together.

sure its cheap but -
eventually blow your shocks.
and you can't slam it.
but its sooo cheap haha
go with coilovers if you got the $

[Crapdaz]

the super diy super cheap option is to buy some king springs, put them with your oem shocks... then put it all back together. without being shot by the original springs when you undo the shocks for the first time. and getting your fattest friend to sit on the spring while you put it back together.

sure its cheap but -
eventually blow your shocks.
and you can't slam it.
but its sooo cheap haha
go with coilovers if you got the $
don't make me argue with you....

cheapest is to cut your springs.... to go superlow..... no offense typical lebo style on a pulsar sss <--- not an ideal way of lowering but still an option.

[giant_mongrel]

lol no argue, i said it was cheap but not the cheapest. i am not lebo.
another cheap way to drop your car is drive around four contestants from the biggest loser = 600-700kg = instant slam

...you may have won the n/a and spring battles but the war is not over...

[defibros]

yeah i get you,
as i have said....

Different combos
1. Spring + Shock ($1k-2k)
2. Coilover ($1.5k-3k)
3. Airrunners ($4-5k)

Do I still need to get camber kits if I get coilovers?
Let's say i get 19 inch...will it rub if I lower ?

[Accord Basic]

What is the different between Spring + Shock, and Coilover? Is the coilover combine with springs + shock? Sorry don't understand.
I think first you need to know how low you want? I have 18x8 +40 rims on with 25mm lowered, very bad on rear camber and cut inside tyres, sure you need to have camber kit for even just 1" lowering.

[EUR003act]

I have 19x8 +47 all round with 225/35/19 tyres. Pix (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2063453&postcount=1) for reference.

dude... i want to have s*x with your euro... mmmm 19s look perfect on CL9...