I'm planning on lowering my SHO as soon as i can afford it, going with the eiback springs for mild lowering and a good ride, and cause i wanna have room to clear 18's. on that note, 18's that fit this car have been a pain in my a$$ to find, i found some but at $500+ a piece i don't think so. anybody know where i can find some "affordable" 18's for my 93 sho?
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SHO Shop
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Try either www.tires.com or www.tirerack.com for your best deals on rims. Try for a 18x7.5 or 18x8. Any larger and the wheels stick out the front fenders.
You can run a 245/40/18 tire (largest) with the following specs:
5x108mm bolt pattern
40mm offset
You will have to do a little fender trimming in the rear, the 2nd Gen SHOs (92-95) are a little more forgiving on the rear regarding tire rubbing.
You can run a 245/40/18 tire (largest) with the following specs:
5x108mm bolt pattern
40mm offset
You will have to do a little fender trimming in the rear, the 2nd Gen SHOs (92-95) are a little more forgiving on the rear regarding tire rubbing.
Here's mine with "nice" Team Dynamics Motorsports 18"x8" rims with a 40mm offset and 235/40/18 tires, I would also recommend the 245mm in for the extra "meat" on the ground.
Tom one thing I will have to disagree with is that nothing past 8" wide will stay in upfront, i've had up to 19"x9" with 235/35/19 tires and the "right" offset, they fit flush just like my current setup. I just never got to drive them because I just swapped them quick at a friends shop. Next time I do so i'll make sure to take pictures, it looks sick with 19's and my drop.
BTW 93shoboy my whole package with Pirelli tires, locks, mounting, etc. was $1978, I paid about $240 per rim.
<small>[ December 09, 2002, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: RI-SHO ]</small>
Tom one thing I will have to disagree with is that nothing past 8" wide will stay in upfront, i've had up to 19"x9" with 235/35/19 tires and the "right" offset, they fit flush just like my current setup. I just never got to drive them because I just swapped them quick at a friends shop. Next time I do so i'll make sure to take pictures, it looks sick with 19's and my drop.
BTW 93shoboy my whole package with Pirelli tires, locks, mounting, etc. was $1978, I paid about $240 per rim.
<small>[ December 09, 2002, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: RI-SHO ]</small>
ChrisR
SHO Member
500 a piece? eek! eek!
Wow, that's expensive. There are deals to be found if you are pretty patient. I got my rims and tires for about $750 (slightly used tires - New rims). But you can find some pretty good deals if you just wait.
Chris
Wow, that's expensive. There are deals to be found if you are pretty patient. I got my rims and tires for about $750 (slightly used tires - New rims). But you can find some pretty good deals if you just wait.
Chris
96lt1
Likes to cut
damnit!! everytime u post pics i get jelous of ure car. i love ure lowering job. oh well, maybe ill get mine on someday.RI-SHO:
Here's mine with "nice" Team Dynamics Motorsports 18"x8" rims with a 40mm offset and 235/40/18 tires, I would also recommend the 245mm in for the extra "meat" on the ground.
Tom one thing I will have to disagree with is that nothing past 8" wide will stay in upfront, i've had up to 19"x9" with 235/35/19 tires and the "right" offset, they fit flush just like my current setup. I just never got to drive them because I just swapped them quick at a friends shop. Next time I do so i'll make sure to take pictures, it looks sick with 19's and my drop.
BTW 93shoboy my whole package with Pirelli tires, locks, mounting, etc. was $1978, I paid about $240 per rim.
Lol yea I just hope the springs dont go on me anytime soon.
The $500 a piece is a lot unless he was shopping for forged 18" rims, any cast 18" rims shouldnt be more than $250-$300, unless we are talking chrome 18's.
The $500 a piece is a lot unless he was shopping for forged 18" rims, any cast 18" rims shouldnt be more than $250-$300, unless we are talking chrome 18's.
If you're prepared for the ride then toss on some 18's for sure thumbs_u
Good deal IMO here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1874325153
& I picked up my Team Dynamic 18x8's for $550 w/tires, used but perfect. Look around and save yourself some $... paitience is key.
<small>[ December 10, 2002, 11:21 PM: Message edited by: ACV1081 ]</small>
Good deal IMO here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1874325153
& I picked up my Team Dynamic 18x8's for $550 w/tires, used but perfect. Look around and save yourself some $... paitience is key.
<small>[ December 10, 2002, 11:21 PM: Message edited by: ACV1081 ]</small>
NJshofear
New Member
its an awsome deal...i posted that before, but noone jumped on it shrug
crizzaSHO
New Member
I got my rims of Ebay. ASA JS5 18x8. They are for a Volvo. My tires are 235-40WR18 Pirelli. Total was 900$. TRY EBAY. Look under Volvo wheels. They where brand new by the way......can't wait for the intrax to go on!!!!
ShoGuy93
Yes I Have Blue Rims
Man that is one **** of a wheel gap man. You will be happy with the intrax. And it will look better too! thumbs_u J/k with u mancrizzaSHO:
I got my rims of Ebay. ASA JS5 18x8. They are for a Volvo. My tires are 235-40WR18 Pirelli. Total was 900$. TRY EBAY. Look under Volvo wheels. They where brand new by the way......can't wait for the intrax to go on!!!!
crizzaSHO
New Member
Yeah, gaps blow!!!!
a_longoria_2
New Member
I have 18" Antera 309's on my 95 ATX. I have no idea how much they cost here since I bought them in europe. Here's some pics. They are 18 x 8 35mm offset. I also added a pair of 20mm spacers for the rear ( a little expensive at $130, but they look great). I'm running 225/40/18's. They're a little shorter than stock. I had to roll and trim the rear fenders.
a_longoria_2
New Member
MartianSHO
New Member
I am actually going to be selling my MHT Qwan 18x7 wheels pretty soon for pretty cheap. I have 19s on order and waiting for them to get here.
blewbyu
New Member
How soon? How much? E-mail me if you would like to, I would like a set of 18's in Feb. Craig
SHO2NV
Not low anymore
That car is friggin beautiful!!!! I'm very interested in you wheels and tires, been looking for some sweet 18's for awhile and yours are badass!!! Lemme know.MartianSHO:
I am actually going to be selling my MHT Qwan 18x7 wheels pretty soon for pretty cheap. I have 19s on order and waiting for them to get here.
pjtoledo
'ol man in the SHO
Why 20mm spacers??? An 8" wide wheel with a 35mm offset already sticks out about as far as you should go, or as far as I would want to go. Does that put the edge of the tire out past the fender or just even with it?a_longoria_2:
I have 18" Antera 309's on my 95 ATX. I have no idea how much they cost here since I bought them in europe. Here's some pics. They are 18 x 8 35mm offset. I also added a pair of 20mm spacers for the rear ( a little expensive at $130, but they look great). I'm running 225/40/18's. They're a little shorter than stock. I had to roll and trim the rear fenders.
Perry Toledo,Ohio
pjtoledo
'ol man in the SHO
You guy's have it sooooooo good. Here in the midwest, A.K.A. the salt and rust capitol of the world, it seems that cars are forbidden to look that good.MartianSHO:
I am actually going to be selling my MHT Qwan 18x7 wheels pretty soon for pretty cheap. I have 19s on order and waiting for them to get here.
Perry Toledo,Ohio
From what I can imagine he wanted the rear wheels to match up flush with the fenders just like the front does already. My 18x8's do this upfront as well with a 40mm offset, except my rear tucks in a little more because it is mounted stock with no spacers.
<small>[ December 20, 2002, 11:53 PM: Message edited by: RI-SHO ]</small>
shoinoff95
New Member
How much for the MHT 18s anyway? I just sold my 18s a month ago and will be needing a new set for spring!!!! When are yo expecting to sell them?
