2G New rims

[98eclipse2015]

I have a question i am wanting new rims for my car its a 98 eclipse rs and i was wanting to know if my max rim size is 20"? Like my screen shot says? And also if i wanted to keep my tires i have i would just get the same size rime as i do now 15"?

 

[210 dsm]

That's correct, if you don't want to get new tires you have to get a matching size rim.

 

[98eclipse2015]

That's correct, if you don't want to get new tires you have to get a matching size rim.

ok thats 15" than alright thanks

 

[Jacolu3]

If you were to put 20" rims on your car it would look like a monster truck. But if you want to reuse your tires just get 15" rims and you'll be good to go

 

[BOSSke]

There is no need to put 20" on eclipse. If you do they might have some 20" spinning hubcaps at Walmart
JK bud You need to know other dimensions as well not just 20" and thats it but again noooooo need to go that big

 

[98eclipse2015]

There is no need to put 20" on eclipse. If you do they might have some 20" spinning hubcaps at Walmart
JK bud You need to know other dimensions as well not just 20" and thats it but again noooooo need to go that big

I know 20" is big but i want something not to big or to small and just want it to look like and street u know? Yes im new to this and never had to buy rims b4 than again this is my first car sooner or latter i want to fix it up and get one with a turbo and do alot more with

 

[BOSSke]

Np bud, try to find some pictures of your car here with some nice wheels and when you do, ask the owner whatvis the wheel size and how much did they drop It.

 

[steve]

Do you have a budget set for the new rims and tires?

With potholes we have here I never wanted anything larger than 17" plus the car accelerates faster with smaller wheels and corners better if you don't "stretch" your tires.

 

[NeMiZiS]

Please don't put 20's on your 2G

 

[98eclipse2015]

Please don't put 20's on your 2G

LOl no idea what they would even look like yet

 

[NeMiZiS]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/19-rims-on-my-2g-235-35r19.337619/page-3
This thread here is about 19s on a 2G.
Some of them look good.

 

[mitsumike0]

I think 18s are the max that should be on a 2g. 17s work really nice as well. Problem is, more wheel = less tire = more bumpy ride and higher chance of wheel crack

 

[NordicSaab]

More wheel = more tire

The larger the wheel the greater the contact patch surface front to back. This is exactly why modern race cars run 18-19in wheels now

Edit: just reed your post with context, you are referring to sidewall height and are correct. Bigger wheel = less sidewall

 

[Planckscale]

I went from 235/45/17 to 255/35/18 and couldn't be happier. Plus do loss in power, but better cornering.
I love the new look too!

 

[d1backwoods]

I'm about to run 18's on my 2G and I think "personally" that's pushing the limits, but good luck with your search

 

[Apache]

I've run 18's on my 2G for years now, no complaints at all. 17's also look pretty good and perform well. I have a friend up here that has 19's on his 2G. I think they look too big personally, and the ride with those and the Tokico shocks that he has makes for a VERY stiff ride on our crappy roads.

 

[mrt0mjones]

I'm a big fan of the 17" method

 

[rolltidero]

Personally I think 18"-19" is perfect for 2G. Also remember that if you go bigger, if you have stock brakes they're gonna look tiny behind all that rim.