18" front and back ok??

[UnitedNSX]

im new to NSX and i have a offer to purchase some 18" rims for the front and back of my car at a decent price but i have been told that the front rims should be smaller or there can be issues.
the seller is telling me as long as the tire is smaller in the front it will be ok.

all thoughts greatly appreciated!

 

[NSX-ADV5]

http://nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149918

This might help.:smile:

 

[robbiedawg]

this tells why the original design philosophy of the car,which is basically more is not always better (less is more) led to front wheels which were spec'd smaller than the rears:

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/TireWheel/wheeltech.htm

 

[myw]

this topic has been discussed many times across a few very informative threads on prime.

if my memory serves me correctly your optimal popular choices are

17/18 215/40/17 + 255/35/18
18/19 215/35/18 + 265/35/18

same sized rims front and back are normally shunned upon since overall profile looks very unbalanced as the rear wheels look noticeably smaller then the fronts.

 

[Brylek]

this topic has been discussed many times across a few very informative threads on prime.

If my memory serves me correctly your optimal popular choices are

17/18 215/40/17 + 255/35/18
18/19 215/35/18 + 265/35/18

same sized rims front and back are normally shunned upon since overall profile looks very unbalanced as the rear wheels look noticeably smaller then the fronts.

18/19 215/35/18 + 265/30/18

 

[myw]

ah yes i stand corrected sir! (obviously i have 17/18s hehe)

18/19 215/35/18 + 265/30/18

 

[Hapa88]

18/19 215/35/18 + 265/30/18

18/19 215/35/18 + 265/30/19

 

[UnitedNSX]

Thanks guys,
I bought some 18s today from Nsx- adv5 and I must say I was skeptical. It they look great and ride excellent. The front tires are smaller.
NSx-adv5 was VERY helpful and knowledgeable

 

[NSX-ADV5]

Thanks guys,
I bought some 18s today from Nsx- adv5 and I must say I was skeptical. It they look great and ride excellent. The front tires are smaller.
NSx-adv5 was VERY helpful and knowledgeable

Glad you are happy with them.Post some pictures :smile:

 

[davidf]

18/19 215/35/18 + 265/30/19

Same here but 275's for my rear.

 

[davidf]

Glad you are happy with them.Post some pictures :smile:

Agree, pics.

 

[RedWings]

Issues as discussed on prior threads... your TCS might freak out

 

[UnitedNSX]

This was my factory chrome rims 16f and 17r. I am selling them of anyone needs...

 

[UnitedNSX]

Agree, pics.

This is my NSx with the 18" rims on it.
My rear tires are a bit larger than the front. We are lowering the car 1.3" so I hope it doesn't rub etc :/

 

[Rando]

BBS RGRs?

 

[angus]

View attachment 82597
This is my NSx with the 18" rims on it.
My rear tires are a bit larger than the front. We are lowering the car 1.3" so I hope it doesn't rub etc :/

If you post the specs and tires (size and brand) we can help you determine if they'll rub - before you lower it.

 

[UnitedNSX]

Thanks angus. Will do

 

[huck-jai]

Got any bigger pictures? Hard to tell how the wheels look. Btw, I saw your wrapping vids on youtube and welcome to Prime!

 

[UnitedNSX]

Got any bigger pictures? Hard to tell how the wheels look. Btw, I saw your wrapping vids on youtube and welcome to Prime!

Thank u for the greeting. I took the crest logo off the doors and it looks much better now. The crest on the doors was too much :/