Got some questions for you all!!!

[espionage]

I am looking to buy some 18x8" Konig Flight wheels soon that have an offset of 45. What size tire would be good for this? Could I drop it 1.5" and still have clearance w/o rubbing or anything? Any comments on this setup or wheel?

Thanks!

[Accord Man]

What year/model car are we talking about?

Let me guess..
I think you had a 98 Accord??

[espionage]

1995 Civic EX Coupe

[Accord Man]

IMO 18 x 8 is probably asking for trouble. With the extra rubber you need, it'll be cutting it too close. Even with a 45 offset.

I'd try real hard for 18 x 7. Maybe 18 x 7.5, but the 18 x 7 would be ideal.

For the tire size, aim for 215/35.

[espionage]

Thanks! Do you know where I can get some pics of some Civics or Accords w/ Konig rims. Preferably the Imagines, Verdicts, and the Rhythms.

Thanks for your help!

[Accord Man]

You could check out the *Featured Car* section.
The Photo Exchange is also a very good spot.

Here's a pic of my ride.

http://wsphotofews.excite.com/030/qJ/Hx/rk/FT21874.jpg


17 x 7 +42mm
215/45/17

[espionage]

Nice car! How much of a drop do you have? What springs and shocks do you have?

[Accord Man]

ooh Sorry to disappoint you..

I dont a drop yet..

Well Actually I do.. I have OE type shocks but stiffer. They dont really lower.

I think that was one of the pics I played with, using Photoshop.

I'll try and find a *real* one.


Sorry again..

[Accord Man]

here'S one.

[espionage]

OK, I've had a change of plans. I actually ended up getting the 17x7 Konig Rhythm wheels in the black opal color. Here's a pic of them.

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/30053406/Images/rhythm_blackopal.jpg

And I also purchased the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 tires in 205/40/17. Here's a pic of them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/images/kumho/ku_712.jpg

Do you think this suspension setup would be good and look good for the money? It's the one at the very top (Tokico). 1.5" drop I think.

http://www.modacar.com/honda/frameset_suspension_package_honda.htm

[Accord Man]

1.5 looks good with 17's on a 95 VIC.


I dont have much experience with those shocks. I'm not too sure how the ride will be with that combo. My guess would be that you'd maintain a good level of comfort, and achieve a little performance (1.5 + performance shocks = X) . Moderate changes, I think.. Unless the shocks decide to settle at 2 + inches, then we'd have to recalculate.


I'd go for it. Besides, thats a pretty good price.

[Accord Man]

Here's my car in real height.

[Accord Man]

another..

[Accord Man]

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[Accord Man]

I Found the original..

[espionage]

Would you rather prefer the second ones down on that same link? They are the Koni reds and Gold-Line springs? Would I have rubbing with 1.5" with my set-up? Should I worry about camber correction?

By the way, bad ride Accord Man!!

[Accord Man]

Thanks!

I'd stick with :
Honda Suspension Package #1

4 Tokico High Performance Springs
4 Tokico HP High Performance Struts


With the rubber you have.. you wont rub. What' the offset for your wheels?

Upto 1.5, a camber kit is not very necessary. That'S pretty much the drop I will have, and I most probably wont have a cabmer kit. Not even in the front.

Frequent tire rotations will keep em fine.

[espionage]

The offset I believe is +40.

[Accord Man]

Thats fine, you dont need mroe.