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18" RIMS......

Posted: August 3rd, 2004, 1:50 pm
by Guest
I'm seriously considering buying 18" rims for my mx3 but berfore I do........... is there anyone on here that has them? If so, is the ride very firm and/or harsh. And also do you guys think a set of 17" rims would be a more logical choice as in regards to ride handling? Let me know.

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 3rd, 2004, 2:59 pm
by koreanmx-er
there not going to be any more harsh then a set of 17's with a low pro tire, there are a few members that have 18's but if you are going to do any racing (track of course) your not gonna wanna go with 18's because of the sheer weight, if your goin for looks more power to ya but your a perfomance junkie i suggest some light weight 16's :driver:

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 6th, 2004, 8:28 pm
by mitmaks
ive got 18's but never put them on, tires are more expensive than most any other tire for passenger car. id go with 15 lightweight rim for racing.

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 7th, 2004, 4:21 am
by MikeUK
I have 18s with 205/35 and yea the ride is quite rough, I feel every bump in the road. If your going for looks 18s all the way.

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Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 7th, 2004, 11:36 am
by Guest
Hey Mikeuk....... I saw your rims and decided that yeah...... I'm definetly going with 18s.

Thanx

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 7th, 2004, 1:40 pm
by MikeUK
Good to hear it fella. Im sure youll be happy with that size.

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 7th, 2004, 5:30 pm
by Guest
Quick question Mikeuk....... On your car, did you drop the suspension at all or did the over all size of the rim and tire fill up the gap like that and also, did you put on a new suspension if you didn't drop it?

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 8th, 2004, 5:50 am
by MikeUK
Ive not touched the suspension yet, But I will be. You cant tell from the pic, but the car looks too high. Think im gonna run with Ground control coilovers and Tokico shocks.

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 8th, 2004, 12:01 pm
by Guest
Also Mikeuk, how much did that cost you........(the rims and tires)?

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 8th, 2004, 12:40 pm
by rdawg000
yea i have 18s on my mx3 and i have ground controls with tokico and my ride is really good espcially on the highway its so smooth! just get 18 lightweight rims! go 18s for sure

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 8th, 2004, 1:08 pm
by Guest
what are Ground controls?......... Is that a adjustable suspension?

Re: 18" RIMS......

Posted: August 8th, 2004, 1:11 pm
by mitmaks
coil overs yes adjustable about the best you can get (brand)