DX Coupe + Prodrive 18x8 35mm = smart choice?

forevaclevah · 06-15-2007, 02:26 PM

I am considering purchasing a set of Prodrive PFF7's

They are 18x8 and 35mm offset. I am slightly hesitant to make a move because it is a big upgrade from my 15in steelies haha. I have a stock suspension right now but would like to drop in the future, nothing aggressive maybe 1.3 -1.5 in.

I really like the wheels, and from what i read, they are very good quality. They are also a great deal. I need a reality check from you guys to see if they will fit comfortably on my ride and then maybe if you have a suggestion for tire size.

I appreciate your input!

Jay Kincannon · 06-15-2007, 07:13 PM

WOW..Silver HFP's (almost)..I really like those wheels. I would go with 225/40-18 tires. You will probably need spacers to get the right offset.

**Tim** · 06-15-2007, 08:15 PM

No, don't use spacers!

1chin3s3_b0i · 06-15-2007, 08:35 PM

those wheels looks awesome! they should fit w/o spacers good

Bootsie · 06-16-2007, 01:36 AM

I really like them! Look almost exactly like my MR7s.

Jay Kincannon · 06-16-2007, 11:11 AM

Please explain why spacers are not needed. Thanks.

**Tim** · 06-16-2007, 11:28 AM

As you lower the offset, the position of the outside edge of the wheel is extended out to the fender. Spacers do the same thing.

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

And a 35 offset will probably give you some rubbing unless you roll fenders or make other modifications, especially if lowered.

Toxis · 06-16-2007, 03:54 PM

I have 7.5 wide with +35 offset (225 series tires) and I have some rubbing going on. I'm lowered about 1.5" or so... maybe more. I dunno. At 8" wide, you will rub.

**Tim** · 06-16-2007, 06:11 PM

Even with a 215, you'll get some minor rubbing. I've got 18x8 on 35mm and I'm lowered 1.4", and I get just a little bit of rubbing when the car's weighed down and going over big dips.

***Sirbelch*** · 06-16-2007, 06:18 PM

I have 17x8 45 offset with 235/40/17 tires. I have Tein Flex's so i don't know the drop but its almost a 2 finger gap (if that helps) and i have no rubbing. However, my fenders are rolled because of my last set of tires which where 18x7.5 45 offset with 225/40/18 and they rubbed even with the fenders rolled. I don't know if that will help but thats my experience.

Toxis · 06-17-2007, 01:21 AM

so you rub with a skinnier rim and skinnier tire? How's that make sense?

06_fiji_si_85 · 06-17-2007, 01:44 AM

^I was just thinking the same thing.

lpages · 06-18-2007, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forevaclevah

I am considering purchasing a set of Prodrive PFF7's

They are 18x8 and 35mm offset. I am slightly hesitant to make a move because it is a big upgrade from my 15in steelies haha. I have a stock suspension right now but would like to drop in the future, nothing aggressive maybe 1.3 -1.5 in.

The last time I had my car up on the rack at the tire shop, they asked if they could test fit some Volks in this exact size, 18x8 35mm offset, for a customer with a civic. They gave it a thumbs down on fitment, he said he was glad he didn't ship them out. I'm lowered about 1.25", but I don't think that was the issue. Looked like they stuck out too far from the fender. Regarding the comment about putting spacers on, that's the last thing you would want to do with this low offset. Spacers to be used only on high offset wheels above 45mm to bring the wheels further out.

06-15-2007, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
forevaclevah Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey Age: 23 Posts: 27 Will iTrader: 0 / 0%	DX Coupe + Prodrive 18x8 35mm = smart choice? I am considering purchasing a set of Prodrive PFF7's They are 18x8 and 35mm offset. I am slightly hesitant to make a move because it is a big upgrade from my 15in steelies haha. I have a stock suspension right now but would like to drop in the future, nothing aggressive maybe 1.3 -1.5 in. I really like the wheels, and from what i read, they are very good quality. They are also a great deal. I need a reality check from you guys to see if they will fit comfortably on my ride and then maybe if you have a suggestion for tire size. I appreciate your input!

06-16-2007, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jay Kincannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 936 iTrader: 2 / 100%	No spacers ??? Please explain why spacers are not needed. Thanks.

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06-15-2007, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jay Kincannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 936 iTrader: 2 / 100%	WOW..Silver HFP's (almost)..I really like those wheels. I would go with 225/40-18 tires. You will probably need spacers to get the right offset.

06-15-2007, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,012 iTrader: 10 / 100%	No, don't use spacers!

06-15-2007, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
1chin3s3_b0i Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Vancouver Age: 22 Posts: 9,870 Michael iTrader: 2 / 100%	those wheels looks awesome! they should fit w/o spacers good

06-16-2007, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bootsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UT Posts: 917 Brooklynn iTrader: 0 / 0%	I really like them! Look almost exactly like my MR7s.

06-16-2007, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,012 iTrader: 10 / 100%	As you lower the offset, the position of the outside edge of the wheel is extended out to the fender. Spacers do the same thing. http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp And a 35 offset will probably give you some rubbing unless you roll fenders or make other modifications, especially if lowered.

06-16-2007, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 28 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	I have 7.5 wide with +35 offset (225 series tires) and I have some rubbing going on. I'm lowered about 1.5" or so... maybe more. I dunno. At 8" wide, you will rub.

06-16-2007, 06:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,012 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Even with a 215, you'll get some minor rubbing. I've got 18x8 on 35mm and I'm lowered 1.4", and I get just a little bit of rubbing when the car's weighed down and going over big dips.

06-16-2007, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 26 Posts: 5,542 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have 17x8 45 offset with 235/40/17 tires. I have Tein Flex's so i don't know the drop but its almost a 2 finger gap (if that helps) and i have no rubbing. However, my fenders are rolled because of my last set of tires which where 18x7.5 45 offset with 225/40/18 and they rubbed even with the fenders rolled. I don't know if that will help but thats my experience.

06-17-2007, 01:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 28 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	so you rub with a skinnier rim and skinnier tire? How's that make sense?

06-17-2007, 01:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
06_fiji_si_85 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans/ Lafayette, LA Age: 23 Posts: 310 Corey iTrader: 0 / 0%	^I was just thinking the same thing.