Post your aftermarket wheel/tire set up

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Hi,
I would like a new wheel setup but I can't decide between 8x18" ET40 or 8,5x18" ET35 with 235/40/R18 tires. I have the 2021 Civic Hatch Sport. I saw that You have almost the same size with 8x18" ET37 with 235/40/R18. (Only 3mm diff.) I also would like the Eibach Pro kit later.
I would like Your opinion about the daily drive with this setup You have. I guess no rubbing with this, but what if You have some package in the trunk or 4 people in the car? How much the wheels are poking out if You check it from the front or back? Any problem with rock throwing to the side? Thank you in advance!
 

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Hi,
I would like a new wheel setup but I can't decide between 8x18" ET40 or 8,5x18" ET35 with 235/40/R18 tires. I have the 2021 Civic Hatch Sport. I saw that You have almost the same size with 8x18" ET37 with 235/40/R18. (Only 3mm diff.) I also would like the Eibach Pro kit later.
I would like Your opinion about the daily drive with this setup You have. I guess no rubbing with this, but what if You have some package in the trunk or 4 people in the car? How much the wheels are poking out if You check it from the front or back? Any problem with rock throwing to the side? Thank you in advance!

18x8.5+35 wrap with 235/40R18 is dead flush and perfect fit with pro kit. I settled 18x8+37 is b’cos I love Advan Racing RGlll design but it does not have size of 18x8.5+35. No rubbing or whatsoever when 4 pax load on pro kit but the life of oem shock will be short lived ~3years. That’s said, you can consider SI spring, it has a slightly higher spring rate and also just slightly lower than oem (can’t recall how much lower).
 

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18x8.5+35 wrap with 235/40R18 is dead flush and perfect fit with pro kit. I settled 18x8+37 is b’cos I love Advan Racing RGlll design but it does not have size of 18x8.5+35. No rubbing or whatsoever when 4 pax load on pro kit but the life of oem shock will be short lived ~3years. That’s said, you can consider SI spring, it has a slightly higher spring rate and also just slightly lower than oem (can’t recall how much lower).
Thanks for the info! How long do You have the Pro kit? Did You change the factory shocks yet?
Did You have any problems with the Pro kit? I'm reading about strange noises in the forum about them.
 
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Thanks for the info! How long do You have the Pro kit? Did You change the factory shocks yet?
Did You have any problems with the Pro kit? I'm reading about strange noises in the forum about them.
It was installed by Eibach authorized installer and have been driving for two years with oem factory shocks. No noise but I can feel that the oem shocks are now getting softer than before. Prior upgrade to pro kit, the factory shock have been working for 2 years. In total, 4 years on factory shocks till today. It is due to replace the shocks and service the entire suspension system to replace the shocks and tighten up all the bolts back to spec.
 

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It was installed by Eibach authorized installer and have been driving for two years with oem factory shocks. No noise but I can feel that the oem shocks are now getting softer than before. Prior upgrade to pro kit, the factory shock have been working for 2 years. In total, 4 years on factory shocks till today. It is due to replace the shocks and service the entire suspension system to replace the shocks and tighten up all the bolts back to spec.
Thanks for all the help, I appreciate it!
 

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First pic, 18x8 +45 enkei tm7. 235/40/18 firehawks
2nd pic, regen5 18x8.5 +38 255/35/18s

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Just put on some new Enkei TFR’s. Stock suspension, 8.5x 18”+38. Michelin pilot sports-255/18/40’s. Rides like a dream

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That looks meaty as shit! I love it.
 


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I feel it has an even more aggressive stance, even on stock suspension. Thanks for the compliment ????
I want to do an aftermarket setup but would like to stay stock height, that tire size Ill prob mimic
 

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Definitely want to drop a bit lower, especially the rear, so plan on moving to coilovers.

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you could switch to 245/40 instead of lowering more, the extra sidewall could achieve the fitment you're after
 

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We have Crappy roads here year round and Ive already got 1 sidewall bubble and 2 rim hits that chipped the paint off the stock wheels on my original 235/40/18s, also wasn't going to lower car..ever cause I enjoy winter mountain driving to much, so with the upgrade I filled most of my wheel well and have a much better smoother ride, plus a 245/45/18 is only 1 size up and 1 size wider, its only .61 inch taller side wall, not going to lie it looks pretty good too of course IMO only.

oh not to mention, im not a fan of a stretched tire at all...
Hi Propatrol, This is max. tire size I have seen. Would be good to know - dose it rub? Did you have to drive with full load any time with this setup? what is your experience in terms of suspension travel and rubbing?
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