17's or 18's again?

[XittiX]

I am hoping to get some feedback on what I should do. I put a set of 18x7.5 ADR Ikari's with Nitto 215/35/18's on my 97' Civic. Well, seven month's later and I have two bent wheels, and two ruined tires because they kept going flat. Has anyone else had a problem with their front tires gradually going flat? Now it will cost about $1000 to replace those two wheels and tires. Should I go ahead and do that, or should I buy a set of 17's with some tires. I can get a complete set of 17's for around that price, and from what I have heard, they never have any problem (more sidewall, more cushion, no bent wheels). The roads here in Idaho are a little rough in spots, but I didn't think they were that bad. If I could get some suggestions on some strong 17 inch wheels, or maybe a better set of tires to put on those 18' Ikari's, that would be great.

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[TeriyakiBroccoli]

Yea, if you have bent rims, everytime the tire goes over that one 'bent' spot, it looses some air. I would not suggest repairing the aluminum rims either because that causes the metal to become very weak. Just get larger tires ;)

[XittiX]

I don't think bigger tires will fit. I lowered the car 1.5' and they rub when I have any passengers as it is. I was planning on buying new wheels, I have heard to many bad stories about fixed wheels breaking.

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[TeriyakiBroccoli]

I have 17x7's, with kumho ecstas 45's, with a 2" drop right now... going lower still!

[XittiX]

How long you had the wheels? How bad the road's? Any problems with them?

[TeriyakiBroccoli]

I've had them for 7 month's now, same with the tires.

[XittiX]

Come on guys and gal's, isn't there anyone else who can shed some light on the subject, I'm chokin here?

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