I just bought 18" SSR Competition with following spec:

Front - 18x8
Rear - 18x9

For tires I will be doing following setup:

Front - 225/40-18
Rear - 255/35-18

My S2k is currently lowered with Espelir springs with stock shocks. Am I going to have any problems with rubbing?

 

You may need to run more negative camber or roll the fender lip. It all depends on the tires you have.

 

Pictures please, I'm considering those rims myself.

Good choice BTW...Enjoy

 

I am planning to use a pair of 18" S02 I have in front and I just bought a pair of 18" S03 for rear. Hope this is not a problem with my new wheels...I prefer to not roll the fender... I would say I have a good 2 fingers gap in the rear and like 3-4 fingers gap in front.

 

Install is scheduled for this sunday so I will post pics of before and after.

 

Good luck with your install; I have 18" SSR Comp's w/ Yoko ES-100's; with the SSR offsets there is no way I could lower my car more than one inch. The wheels look very. very good on the S2000 but have had to stick with stock suspension set-up. Hopefully you do not have serious issues with rubbing after lowering.

 

I finally got the wheel installed and no rubbing! My car is dropped with Espleir springs. Front tires are S02s and rear are S03s. Here are the before and after pics:


Before:




After:

 

Those wheels look awesome !! I'm considering the exact same wheels. did you feel any difference in performance ?... Acceleration or deceleration ?

 

I have the same wheels. Love them so far. Out of curiosity, what would be the recommended tire pressure for these? I think I might be a bit high at 34psi as its riding pretty rough.

 

I think acceleration wise, I think it affected alittle bit..may be a little slower acceleration...I can't tell. The wheels are light and looks great so I don't mind losing a little acceleration.

As for air pressure, I would stay with 34. I was told for after market tires, I should go a little higher than factory recommended pressure at 32. May be Jim might know..