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Old 02-15-2009, 11:30 PM
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I'm going shopping for some 18's tomorrow, and I have seen a lot of different tire sizes out there. I'm thinking 225/40/18 with 40mm offset on Falcon 912's.

I would like the extra tire size of the 45's, but it looks like that combination is about one inch taller than the factory tire/wheel height, whereas the 40's are just barely larger than stock dia.

I'm looking at the DRIFZ 518 Hypersilver, ENKEI Rs7 Silver Gloss, ENKEI Rs Plus M Silver Gloss, and TSW's (can't remember the model, but they have about 12 spokes). I basically I like the 7, 8, 10, 12 spoke wheels. I have a BSM, so I'm not sure about powder coated with a machined rim, or chrome.

If my main concern is ride, tire noise, etc., are the 18's going to be ok? Or is my ride going to be compromised. I commute 25 miles each way to work, so I need to retain the comfortable ride.

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im on 18's it it rides great
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Old 02-16-2009, 03:17 PM
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What width rim, what offset do you have, and what brand and tire size? Any pictures?

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idk all this of the top of my head. 40 offste... nexen wheels but thats all i know. i have some crummy pics either on my profile or under the topic "progress so far"
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