Hi All,

I'm a complete noob when it comes to wheels & tires and stuff.

Before i bought my wwRA, i was deciding between the eclipse and the RA,

i really like the factory wheels on the '10 eclipse and i wonder if they would fit nicely on the RA.

RA:
Wheel Size 18 in.
Tire Size 215/45R18

Eclipse:
Wheel Type 18"x8.0"JJ Alloy
Tire Size P235/45R18 94V

From what i understand, this means the Eclipse wheels are 2cm wider, what does the 94V mean?

i would assume the lug spacing is the same since the wheel diameter is the same.

Thanks!

 

94v is the load/speed rating of the tire rubber itself. yes the bolt pattern (5x114.3) is the same, though the overall diameter of the wheel has nothing to do with that really.

at stock ride height they are likely to cause rubbing issues in the rear over bumps or any time the rear suspension is put under a decent amount of load (ie. multiple passengers) making a fender roll very desirable if you are going to be running these wheels. if planning on lowering the car, it will be a must.

also, i just had a galant wheel off of a car a little while ago and when on the balancing machine, i checked the width and i thought it was 8.5 (i may be mistaken), so it should be the same for the eclipse if you are talking about the two-tone galant ralliart/eclipse gt or se rims. either way, 8 or 8.5 with the 235/45 tire, the above statements will hold true.

 

Keep in mind also, that if you're going to be running 235/45, your speedometer will be off a little bit...



235/40 would be the closest to stock tire diameter with only a 0.8% too fast reading on the speedo.

 

Are you talking about this wheel? If so, the specs are:

Enkei, 18x8, ET46

They are a direct fit. (same bolt pattern, hub size, uses the same stock lugs, same centercaps, and the OEM TPMS is completely transferable)

 

So that would give me a similar diameter, would the extra width still be a concern with it rubbing?

 

There is a guy on here running those exact wheels on his RA

 

Look at the GG Ralliart thread under show and shine to see the rims on the car.

 

Those could look nice

 

Here you go.

 

They do look nice. Does tirerack or some other online retailer sell them?

 

Buy em on Ebay! They got them on there for $400.

 

^ the eclipse rims?? i kinda want that now. =)

 

 

rings will look great eclipse rallairt a lancer gts 2010, where I can get the window trim choremo someone can give me information

 

You've installed the Eibach Pro-kit springs, right? Did you need to roll your fenders after the drop?
Have you weighed these wheels as well? Are they lighter than stock?