Good Wheel Size For N/T Eagle Talon...

[EagleTalon24]

i have a 95 talon ESI... will 18 x8.5 rims go outside my fender once they are with the tires..? looking for 235 or 240 not sure about the offset possibly 40?

will having rims 18 inch wheels slow down my transmission, they are Zigen rims.. looking into buying JDM rims as they are lighter..

once again my car is not AWD have a non turbo would it be a bad idea going 18" with a N/T

 

[cabbageman97]

It is noticeable actually, at least to me. So on my N/T i went from an 18x8 with a 25 offset to a 17x7.5 with a 30 offset once I lowered it. And there was even a slight difference when I went from a 215/45r17 to a 215/50r17, but it was less of a bumpy ride, more of a tire sidewall to provide a cushion. I wouldn't personally go any bigger than a 17". And with that you can go as wide as 9" with a 35 offset. and 235/40 or 235/45r17's should ride ok

Actually I know there is a chart somewhere that outlines what will, will not, or what is splitting hairs in the way of clearance. I cant find it but i know its somewhere.

 

[EagleTalon24]

I see... so i guess 18 is one size to big.. however i pick out light weight 18 inch rims will it matter

 

[gudz519]

the bigger the rim the bigger the tire the bigger the tire means more time it takes to make one revolution which equals = less speed

 

[zero_wheeler]

i went with 18's, my cars a gs, wasnt really going for the speed aspect of it.. haha ;D

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[knochgoon24]

Here, I'll make it easy on you...

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...tions/286685-will-these-wheels-tires-fit.html

And for next summer, I'll be running 245/40/17 on some Evo 8 wheels (17"x8" +38mm).

 

[cabbageman97]

i went with 18's, my cars a gs, wasnt really going for the speed aspect of it.. haha ;D

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Why does it say turbo then??

 

[cheeplaser]

i have very similar wheels to the guys car above they are 235/40/r18s and they look great, they stick about 1" out from the fender and give it a nice wide look.

only problem is the crazy horrible new england roads are terrible this time of year, and the ride with them is horrible!

 

[yoshi_tony]

if you drop it it would look real nice with some 210/45/ 17 their will no tire gap

 

[knochgoon24]

i have very similar wheels to the guys car above they are 235/40/r18s and they look great, they stick about 1" out from the fender and give it a nice wide look.

only problem is the crazy horrible new england roads are terrible this time of year, and the ride with them is horrible!

If your 235's aren't tucked, you have the wrong offset. You can get 235's to fit inside the fenders. Even 245's will fit, but you may have to roll the fenders.

 

[EagleTalon24]

i went with 18's, my cars a gs, wasnt really going for the speed aspect of it.. haha ;D

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whats the tire size and offset for your car?

also what springs/shocks did u use to drop it..?


can you guys post pics of your wheels on the car with the wheel sizes.. that would greatly give me an idea of what i should get.. thanks

 

[cheeplaser]

i have wheels that have a 5x108 pattern and a 5x114 pattern, they were used on my old 2004 mercury sable so i have no idea what the offset is.

im wondering if i do a megan 2" drop will my wheels rub?

 

[EagleTalon24]

i have wheels that have a 5x108 pattern and a 5x114 pattern, they were used on my old 2004 mercury sable so i have no idea what the offset is.

im wondering if i do a megan 2" drop will my wheels rub?

depends on what tire size u choose

 

[LandoAWD]

depends on what tire size u choose

...and the offset.

 

[EagleTalon24]

anyone have any pics of their tire and offset sizes on their 2g eclipse/talon with a drop or non drop i want to compare...

 

[yoshi_tony]

with 215/40/17 and a 2" drop with kyb gsx shocks
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3342354