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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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have some old voxx monza rims yes yes they came with car previous owner lol

its time for a tire change for the rear and want a more aggressive look

here are specs on rims

18x7.5

5x100 Bolt Pattern
45mm offset
Gloss black with machined lip.
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right now running 245/45/18 with no camber wear. Not suprising since i have adjustable control arms/camber arms front and back and get an alignment every oil change.

So what would be a good size to go to for the rear?

I was thinking 255/45/18 or is it possible to do 265/40/18 or would that be too much?
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Wrong.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Your wheel size is wrong (too narrow) and the offset is awful (way too tucked inward).

You need to buy new wheels (that are wider and with better offset) before you consider new tires.

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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7.5 inch wide wheel is known as a spare.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Lulz.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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idk then lol they are discontinued now they look like these



can't find any info on em they are 5 years old and were bought at discount tire from the previous owner.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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bolt pattern is 5x114.3
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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any pics with them on? LOL.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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EVERYTHING IS WRONG.




Originally Posted by terrasmak
7.5 inch wide wheel is known as a spare.
Or a wheel barrow tire.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Get rid of those wheels you have. Dont sell them, throw them away. Then buy factory wheels if your on a budget. $200-$500 with tires will get you a set on craigs list
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Won't even fit the hub....
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Toby-22
Get rid of those wheels you have. Dont sell them, throw them away. Then buy factory wheels if your on a budget. $200-$500 with tires will get you a set on craigs list
y they've served their purpose for 3+ years everyone likes them i know their the cheap **** but they r ok in my book
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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they have a dude in my town rolling on 18X7.5. I laugh everytime i see him, looks like he has four spare tires on. I imagine blowing his car up with a bazooka. I always make sure I pass him up so he can see what the z is supposed to look like lol
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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im running 245 45 18 easily right now
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 05:00 AM
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Dude, no offense, but your wheel sizes are absolutely horrible and the people who you say "like them" probably own civics or are just trying to be nice. Get rid of those wheels and get something new/used, NOW!


P.S. please post pics of the current wheels on your car.

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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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post some pics bro!!!
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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they dont look too bad

id love some volks but the owner before me was a rich bastard idiot who put these on and some tires at discount tire for 2600
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dudegetalife
they dont look too bad

id love some volks but the owner before me was a rich bastard idiot who put these on and some tires at discount tire for 2600
your rims are hiding from us.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Yup, just what I expected. Seriously though man, if you're going to get new tires might as well add some new wheels as well, right?
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