Will this setup work? (wheels)

kostas86 · 03-21-06, 11:43 AM

I am looking at putting some 18s on the legend.
The wheel I am looking at has the following specs:
18x7.5 5-100/11438SM
Also if I go with a 245/40 tire will it rub?
Thanx!

Also do you think a 6-spoke design will look nice on a Legend?

BTW if I do decide to go with this setup, my 17" Enkei RSVs will be up for sale.

Hotstartup · 03-21-06, 12:10 PM

offset?????????????

kostas86 · 03-21-06, 12:57 PM

It's a 38 offset

go92Legend · 03-21-06, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kostas86

It's a 38 offset

Nope, Dino. Don't think it will work. At 7.5 width, the offset is too low (numerically). It will stick out. My rims are 17x7.5 and +48 offset and pretty near the edge. I'd say 45 offset is as low as you could go with 7.5 width.

mYbabYLeGend · 03-21-06, 03:03 PM

i got 45 on my 18x7.5 225/40/18, i barely get away with it in the back.
-hass

whyteLegend · 03-21-06, 03:10 PM

I have 18x7.5 with a 38 offset, the 245's will rub because my 225's rubbed when I ever hit bumps with weight in car . I however rolled my fender last month & can't wait to put them back on plus I will be lowering too (when weight was in the car the tire would tuck under the rear wheel well and I like that look).

mYbabYLeGend · 03-21-06, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whyteLegend

I have a 38 offset, the 245's will rub becuase my 225's rubbed when I have hit bumps with weight in car . I however rolled my fender last month & can't wait to put them back on plus I will be lowering too (when weight was in the car in would tire would tuck under the rear wheel well and I like that look).

Damn you rubbed without lowering? Good luck dude
-hass

whyteLegend · 03-21-06, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mYbabYLeGend

Damn you rubbed without lowering? Good luck dude
-hass

I only rubbed with a lot of wieght I was taking my mom to the airport (in NY bumpy roads) and the truck was loaded to max, plus three persons in the back. Otherwise I was fine it cleared the finders perfectly + I rolled my fenders now that = more room .... lowering soon

kostas86 · 03-22-06, 01:40 AM

Thanx for the info guys!
I'll continue to shop around seeing I am in no hurry.

It looks like my insanity for deep lips won't be fulfilled on the Legend

amplified · 03-22-06, 01:40 AM

^yup unless you do a widebody

kostas86 · 03-22-06, 01:45 AM

Temptation!

I am so used to the offsets for mercedes and the Z that I tend to forget that Acura isn't soo generous.

After I traded in my 05 Z for an 06 Z, I sold my deep dish enkei wheels for deeper and wider wheels (i know it's this sickness i have) in hopes of getting the rear tires 295 if not 305 on a 10.5" width, I'll know by friday.

So I then figured, why not give the Acura a shot at going wider, I'll take it to a few shops and see what they can do.

RangerJoe · 03-22-06, 02:19 AM

I don't understand why people think the legend is so difficult to buy wheels for. Someone has bought everything you can think of. You've been here long enough to have seen a thousand threads about wheels.

kostas86 · 03-22-06, 02:47 AM

Because our offsets suck, and I want the deepest lip I could get without rubbing so it tends to be a hassle when trying to go wide.
Just in case you don't know, I hate no lip/small lips.
Hell. if I could, I would run a staggered setup but it's pointless seeing I can't fit anything real wide in the rear.
I've tried calling a few places like DTD and Tire Rack but they tell me not to go over 8" width, so I am trying to get a second opinion from others.

Gride_Cruiser · 03-22-06, 03:11 AM

Hey Kostas, maybe you could take a look at Axis wheels? They play around w/ high disc and low disc to give the staggared look with same width wheel front and rear. http://www.axiswheels.com/wheels/decade/decade.html The offset I remember from asking Axis are 18 by 8 via 40 + offset, still a little bit too low for the Legends, but rolling fenders could be the remedy. I know the design isn't too great, but maybe you could consider it.

kostas86 · 03-22-06, 03:15 AM

Thanx!
Definitely something I'll keep in my mind!

Hopefully they might come out with a nicer design.

03-21-06, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
kostas86 I Steal Gummi Bears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,596 Car 1: Boxster S, Subaru STi, AMG E55, Benz E320 Coupe, & Benz 190e iTrader: (0)	Will this setup work? (wheels) I am looking at putting some 18s on the legend. The wheel I am looking at has the following specs: 18x7.5 5-100/11438SM Also if I go with a 245/40 tire will it rub? Thanx! Also do you think a 6-spoke design will look nice on a Legend? BTW if I do decide to go with this setup, my 17" Enkei RSVs will be up for sale. __________________ ~Legend sold~ Photo Gallery: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=84932 Last edited by kostas86 : 03-21-06 at 12:58 PM.

03-21-06, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
kostas86 I Steal Gummi Bears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,596 Car 1: Boxster S, Subaru STi, AMG E55, Benz E320 Coupe, & Benz 190e iTrader: (0)	It's a 38 offset __________________ ~Legend sold~ Photo Gallery: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=84932

03-21-06, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
mYbabYLeGend Sexy Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: MI Posts: 7,522 Car 1: 91 l sedan Car 2: 94 gs sedan--sold Car 3: 97 sc300 iTrader: (0)	i got 45 on my 18x7.5 225/40/18, i barely get away with it in the back. -hass __________________ RIP ZAK <----master of the unibrow Im carrying Darriths baby -da hass man http://www.acura-legend.com/gallery/file.php?n=169&w=l 91 L sedan- few mods 94 Gs- sold 97 Sc300-stock for now

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whyteLegend Chicken & Dumplins Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate Posts: 2,739 iTrader: (14)	I have 18x7.5 with a 38 offset, the 245's will rub because my 225's rubbed when I ever hit bumps with weight in car . I however rolled my fender last month & can't wait to put them back on plus I will be lowering too (when weight was in the car the tire would tuck under the rear wheel well and I like that look). __________________ Click for Deep Discounts http://4450488.shopwize.com FS/Trade: JDM KA7 Headlights & Door Switch, heated seat switch 91-95 Sedan fender,3.5 RL HEADS , INTAKE MANIFOLD & FUEL RAILS , http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...htside-124468/ http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=95844 Last edited by whyteLegend : 03-21-06 at 08:06 PM.

03-22-06, 01:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
kostas86 I Steal Gummi Bears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,596 Car 1: Boxster S, Subaru STi, AMG E55, Benz E320 Coupe, & Benz 190e iTrader: (0)	Thanx for the info guys! I'll continue to shop around seeing I am in no hurry. It looks like my insanity for deep lips won't be fulfilled on the Legend __________________ ~Legend sold~ Photo Gallery: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=84932

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03-21-06, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,194 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	offset?????????????

03-22-06, 01:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
amplified Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 826 Car 1: '91 L Sedan iTrader: (2)	^yup unless you do a widebody __________________

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kostas86 I Steal Gummi Bears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,596 Car 1: Boxster S, Subaru STi, AMG E55, Benz E320 Coupe, & Benz 190e iTrader: (0)	Temptation! I am so used to the offsets for mercedes and the Z that I tend to forget that Acura isn't soo generous. After I traded in my 05 Z for an 06 Z, I sold my deep dish enkei wheels for deeper and wider wheels (i know it's this sickness i have) in hopes of getting the rear tires 295 if not 305 on a 10.5" width, I'll know by friday. So I then figured, why not give the Acura a shot at going wider, I'll take it to a few shops and see what they can do. __________________ ~Legend sold~ Photo Gallery: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=84932

03-22-06, 02:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
RangerJoe werd..... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 6,216 Car 1: 92 LS coupe 5spd iTrader: (4)	I don't understand why people think the legend is so difficult to buy wheels for. Someone has bought everything you can think of. You've been here long enough to have seen a thousand threads about wheels. __________________ http://g2legend.com

03-22-06, 02:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
kostas86 I Steal Gummi Bears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,596 Car 1: Boxster S, Subaru STi, AMG E55, Benz E320 Coupe, & Benz 190e iTrader: (0)	Because our offsets suck, and I want the deepest lip I could get without rubbing so it tends to be a hassle when trying to go wide. Just in case you don't know, I hate no lip/small lips. Hell. if I could, I would run a staggered setup but it's pointless seeing I can't fit anything real wide in the rear. I've tried calling a few places like DTD and Tire Rack but they tell me not to go over 8" width, so I am trying to get a second opinion from others. __________________ ~Legend sold~ Photo Gallery: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=84932

03-22-06, 03:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gride_Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,619 Car 1: 1991 KA8 iTrader: (0)	Hey Kostas, maybe you could take a look at Axis wheels? They play around w/ high disc and low disc to give the staggared look with same width wheel front and rear. http://www.axiswheels.com/wheels/decade/decade.html The offset I remember from asking Axis are 18 by 8 via 40 + offset, still a little bit too low for the Legends, but rolling fenders could be the remedy. I know the design isn't too great, but maybe you could consider it. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...8/WaldW221.jpg

03-22-06, 03:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
kostas86 I Steal Gummi Bears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,596 Car 1: Boxster S, Subaru STi, AMG E55, Benz E320 Coupe, & Benz 190e iTrader: (0)	Thanx! Definitely something I'll keep in my mind! Hopefully they might come out with a nicer design. __________________ ~Legend sold~ Photo Gallery: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=84932

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