Rims Opinion For Silver AC: American Racing AR 885 (Villians)

[peteguy116]

OK, I am in love with these rims but would like to get some opinions from some of you other AC owners here, especially since you guys helped me so much (truly) last time I asked.





Do you like these?Would these fit on an 08 2.5 AC with or without eibach drop WITHOUT RUB?

Rim Size 20x8.5 +38 offset

Thanks in advance.
Modified by peteguy116 at 10:59 PM 3/26/2010

[headhunt3r]

IMO a much better pick than your last. You'll have to wait for somebody else around here to help you with the sizing issue. Is that the only size available for this wheel?

[Andy_G]

Not bad looking rims. I prefer a lip but I like them.

I put on 19's on mine after I lowered with H&R's.

Thumbs up. Go for it.

[peteguy116]

does anyone think this size/setup will rub with an eibach drop?

[DJ_B_Easy]

does anyone think this size/setup will rub with an eibach drop?

Im no pro but Im pretty sure that is going to give you issues. If it does fit, it will be with a very small sidewall, not going to be a comfortable ride. Will look badass though!

[rjdmmfl1]

No, its not going to rub with or without an Eibach drop.... some of us on here are running 20 x 8.5" wheels with +35 offset on 245 tires, and we don't rub... your setup will be fine... I'm running 255/35 series in the rear (mainly because they were cheaper than the 245/35 tires up front) with Eibachs and I'm just flush with the fender, with no rub and i didn't have to roll my fenders

also, in regards to the previous comment on sidewalls... how can you make a comment on sidewalls if he didn't say what type of tires he will be running... 8.5" wheels can fit 245 wide tires no problem, the thing then becomes what series tire you want to go with... if you have 18" wheels, then 245/45 series tires will place you right at factory specs in terms of wheel diameter and thus speedometer/odometer readings... this will also give you a 4.3" sidewall which is very resonable and comfortable (relatively speaking)

245/40 series will be 1" too small diameter wise and will cause over-rotation and overestimation of speed and distance. and 245/35 series would just be ridiculous and not worth mentioning...

so if you go with 18" wheels, just get 245/45 series tires and you'll be straight... personally, I think 19" wheels gives the best combination of looks and performance...

[DJ_B_Easy]

also, in regards to the previous comment on sidewalls... how can you make a comment on sidewalls if he didn't say what type of tires he will be running

Im no pro

[peteguy116]

No, its not going to rub with or without an Eibach drop.... some of us on here are running 20 x 8.5" wheels with +35 offset on 245 tires, and we don't rub... your setup will be fine... I'm running 255/35 series in the rear (mainly because they were cheaper than the 245/35 tires up front) with Eibachs and I'm just flush with the fender, with no rub and i didn't have to roll my fenders

also, in regards to the previous comment on sidewalls... how can you make a comment on sidewalls if he didn't say what type of tires he will be running... 8.5" wheels can fit 245 wide tires no problem, the thing then becomes what series tire you want to go with... if you have 18" wheels, then 245/45 series tires will place you right at factory specs in terms of wheel diameter and thus speedometer/odometer readings... this will also give you a 4.3" sidewall which is very resonable and comfortable (relatively speaking)

245/40 series will be 1" too small diameter wise and will cause over-rotation and overestimation of speed and distance. and 245/35 series would just be ridiculous and not worth mentioning...

so if you go with 18" wheels, just get 245/45 series tires and you'll be straight... personally, I think 19" wheels gives the best combination of looks and performance...

thanks for the input In regards to tire size you talked about all the dif series with 18 inch wheels. What tire specs do you think would be best for 20x8.5?

[BlackMamba08]

thanks for the input In regards to tire size you talked about all the dif series with 18 inch wheels. What tire specs do you think would be best for 20x8.5?

I think either option of 245/45 or 245/35 would be the best options for the 20's. Either of those two would keep you within factory specs. In terms of comfort, the 45's would probably be better. I went with 245/35 for my 20x8.5 wheels.

[headhunt3r]

I think either option of 245/45 or 245/35 would be the best options for the 20's. Either of those two would keep you within factory specs. In terms of comfort, the 45's would probably be better. I went with 245/35 for my 20x8.5 wheels.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

245/45 would be pretty different compared to factory specs. (Check out the end view when you compare that to your stock for a visual)

[peteguy116]

yo rjdmm, what kind of tail lights are you rockin? those are sick

[peteguy116]

im getting these put on this weekend. Will update with pics. Thanks all!