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Old 12-26-2001, 10:14 PM   #1
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Got some questions for you all!!!

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?

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Old 12-27-2001, 08:42 AM   #2
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What year/model car are we talking about?

Let me guess..
I think you had a 98 Accord??
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Old 12-27-2001, 10:47 AM   #3
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Old 12-27-2001, 02:08 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 12-27-2001, 02:11 PM   #5
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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!
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Old 12-27-2001, 03:13 PM   #6
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You could check out the *Featured Car* section.
The Photo Exchange is also a very good spot.

Here's a pic of my ride.




17 x 7 +42mm
215/45/17
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Old 12-27-2001, 03:29 PM   #7
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Nice car! How much of a drop do you have? What springs and shocks do you have?
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Old 12-27-2001, 03:44 PM   #8
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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.


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Old 12-27-2001, 04:00 PM   #9
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Old 12-28-2001, 09:09 PM   #10
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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.



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



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/framese...kage_honda.htm
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Old 12-29-2001, 11:11 AM   #11
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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.
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Here's my car in real height.
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Old 12-29-2001, 11:14 AM   #13
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Old 12-29-2001, 10:23 PM   #16
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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!!
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Old 12-30-2001, 03:33 PM   #17
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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.
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Old 12-30-2001, 04:46 PM   #18
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The offset I believe is +40.
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Thats fine, you dont need mroe.
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