Tires and shocks ??

[PhatChick]

Here is the deal, I just got a sweet deal on a set of 18x7.5 5Zigen RX-6 rims without tires. Keeping in mind that I have also come across a set of free Skunk 2 coilover sleeves. What would be a good tire size and which shocks should I go with. I was looking at the Tokico Shocks or Koni Red Shocks? Should I also think about getting adjustable shocks? With all this I'm also assuming that I will need a camber kit as well. The car is for driving to work and back, wont see a lot of track time yet. Here is a picture I had photoshopped together so you can see my new wheels. The FMIC will come later as well.

Thanks for any input that you all may have.

 

[wret]

Do you know the offset of the wheels?

 

[PhatChick]

It says 43 offset on the box and I was told they would be perfect for lowering the vehicle.

 

[deecee101]

I believe the proper tires for our dsms are 225/40/18 this will keep the speedo as close to stock as possible... as for shocks... i am going through this same dilemma right now.. it seems the top of the line choice would be to get a set of tein coilovers, but they're pretty pricey... from what i see most people go with tokico illuminas, kyb agx's or even koni yellows, as for springs, for a moderate drop the popular choices are eibach pro-kits, h&r OE or race, or even tein s-tech... the more extreme drops would be eibach sportlines or h&r sports

 

[TrystanGST]

I have 235/45/18 on a 45 offset, and there is not enough room to stick my little finger between the tire and the suspension parts (in back). But I love all that rubber.

 

[wret]

I have 235/45/18 on a 45 offset, and there is not enough room to stick my little finger between the tire and the suspension parts (in back). But I love all that rubber.

You are confused about your tire size and/or offset. There's no way that would fit.

PhatChick, although it is possible to go wider, the 43mm offset will limit you to 225 width tires, which is a very good size for that wheel width anyway.

 

[TrystanGST]

You are confused about your tire size and/or offset. There's no way that would fit.

You are right, they are 235/40/18s although the rim is a 45 offset.

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Here's that clearance I was talking about.

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[wret]

You won't get your finger in there, or any other body part for that matter.