just as subject states....I would prefer maxspeeds just to answer my question of "will my car look stupid with 235/40's?"


The wheels I am currently looking at have 235/40's already mounted and I want to know if I'lll have tooo much fender gap and/or tires looking too small for car...

thanx

 

that is the wheels I HAD W/ eibachs i had about 2-3 fingers in front and hardly 2 in back

 

I have 235/40/18x8.5 and maxspeeds. I wish I went lower, but it looks good.

 

thats my prob...I dont want the car looking lifted again.....but also I need that extra rubber for NYC's lovely roads...

 

i would go with 245 rubber if i were u

 

I had 245/45/18 with maxspeeds and I had two fingers in the front and back. Now I have 245/40/19 and I have about 1 1/2 fingers, but which ever way it looks good.

And as Igor911 said you should go with 245's.

Nice

 

hahah I love being right!

 

too bad that oh so very RARELY happens... :O

 

Curl...245/45/18 and 245/40/19 both did not rub in rear with maxspeeds??? thats great to know.... 2k2nyc I thought was the only guy on here with 245/45/18 and he doesn't rub but he's on H&R....

 

My car would hit (back quarterpanel weld seem) with 245/45/18 on my 02 (eibach pro's). My wheels had a 30 offset. Hope this helps.

 

Yeah no rubbing, also keep in mind that the offset on the 18's (18x8) was 37 and the offset on the 19's (19x8.5)is 40.

Also I decided to just get new rim and not fix the 18's.
So everything worked out good. I got new rims, taking the cruise and starting to look at condos. Yes all is good in the Johnson home

 

Nt, considering that you and I both live in major cities where potholes are a constant concern, you really should consider 245/40/18. That's what I am looking at for my '02.

 

Curl...we need to meet up one of these days.... for pic taking purposes (I need to recruit you for the NYC's Finest 3.5 crew )


OT but, Prinz, I just have to say you are one of the nicest and most helpful mods on here.....you don't let the power get to your head...I appreciate it bro...

 

245 40 18 here. Love em. Looks great, but I don't have Maxspeeds.

 

Thanks, man! I just treat everyone like I want to be treated.

 

I'm on this setup now - no pics taken, but I'm sure I can get a couple to you this weekend. PM me if interested.

The Maxspeeds aren't the lowest, but the drop is pretty even, and the ride is acceptable for NJ's awful roads.

 

i had that and it looked alright.. the fronts could have been a little lower though.. and 235's are fine without rubbing. also depends on ur wheel offset.. my 245's rubbed on the inner fender well (fronts) when i turned the wheel all the way. my offset is 38 (i think)

 

I have 245/40-18's with H&R springs and I don't have any rubbing issues at all.

 

can I ask you where you got your SSR's from and how much you paid??

thanx

 

I got them from the Tire Rack. They were $399@ for 18's..

 

Now I have 245/40/19 and I have about 1 1/2 fingers, but which ever way it looks good.

Take pics of this car!!!!