New rims

jstovizzi · 02-23-12, 10:30 AM

What's up fam, Im looking to purchase new wheels and tires for my legend, The ? Is should I go 18, or 19, or 20inch with out any mods to my fender which rim size and tire size should I be looking for? I'm looking to fill in the wheel well and keep factory sups. For now. Help me out plz I don't want to order and have a set that won't work

03cummins · 02-26-12, 07:10 AM

i am interseted as well im looking to do the same thing.

L3GDKANG/JDMKANG · 02-26-12, 09:37 AM

18's will be your best bet 19's will rubb and so will 20's without modding.

MonkeyLegend · 02-26-12, 08:51 PM

I'm going to buy 19"s and have some fender modification so I'm selling my 5 spoke 18" RH (Racing Harts) with chrome lip and black face. They are 18x7 with fairly new tires (225/40/18). PM me if you're interested. I'm going out of town for 2 weeks so I won't be able to reply after Tuesday.

BIGBOY · 02-27-12, 01:32 AM

It's not as simple as size, offset, width and hub size play a big roll in what "will work" without modification.

for example: 20x7 will fit without modification depending on offset and wheel design.

I also suggest before doing any wheel upgrade to have proper working suspension components:

ball joints, struts, inner and outer tie rods etc. (keep in mind that aftermarket wheels are heavier and will cause worn parts to fail!)

MonkeyLegend · 02-27-12, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGBOY

It's not as simple ass size, offset, width and hub size play a big roll in what "will work" without modification.

for example: 20x7 will fit without modification depending on offset and wheel design.

I also suggest before doing any wheel upgrade to have proper working suspension components:

ball joints, struts, inner and outer tie rods etc. (keep in mind that aftermarket wheels are heavier and will cause worn parts to fail!)

Thanks for the advice and feedback. I will definitely keep that in mind.

I just had my struts and inner & outer tie rods replaced. I'll have my mechanic check out the ball joints... is there anything else I have to watch out for?

4HondaOwner · 02-27-12, 05:27 AM

Keep it OEM. GS wheels refinished is the answer. Anything else is a headache waiting to happen.

BIGBOY · 02-27-12, 10:09 AM

^^ no that pretty much covers it besides choosing the correct tire. If you go with to low a profile you will end up with bent/cracked rims.

MonkeyLegend · 02-28-12, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGBOY

^^ no that pretty much covers it besides choosing the correct tire. If you go with to low a profile you will end up with bent/cracked rims.

Yea I know what you mean. That's why I'm avoiding 30 series tires and would rather spend more $ to mod the fenders to accommodate thicker tires...

MonkeyLegend · 08-05-12, 01:01 AM

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MonkeyLegend · 08-05-12, 01:03 AM

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4HondaOwner · 08-05-12, 07:58 AM

Lose the locking lug nut. It takes away from the look.

L3GDKANG/JDMKANG · 08-05-12, 09:19 PM

Get a tuner style lug nut set.

MonkeyLegend · 08-05-12, 10:46 PM

Oh.. those racing harts are whats on the car right now. I'll be selling that set once I mount the new ones on..

and thanks, I'll definitely get the tuner style lug nuts for the new set.

L3GDKANG/JDMKANG · 08-11-12, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MonkeyLegend

Oh.. those racing harts are whats on the car right now. I'll be selling that set once I mount the new ones on..

and thanks, I'll definitely get the tuner style lug nuts for the new set.

where new rim pics at.