this is by far the hardest car to buy wheels for, the offset is really not helping. i know its recommended that i go staggered as factory but if the offset is correct can i go with a rim thats 18x7.5 in the front and rear. ???? thanks

 

you can but i wouldn't recommend it. at least get an 8-8.5 for the rear

 

what would be the major downside to this?

 

you wont be able to get a wider tires for the rears and you will loose contact patch. you can stagger the tire size front to rear but you either have to get a narrow front or a narrower rear than factory... there are some people doing so but you do sacrifice grip...

 

It's very easy to buy wheels for this car, it's just not cheap. Many of the new and younger owners want cheap parts like they were used to with their Civics.

 

well my budget is around 1000 for wheels and 800 for tires. but at this range i cant seem to find something suitable

 

Rota's are within your price range.........also keep a look out in the For Sale section, theres always plenty of wheels in there.

....or just keep saving for what you really want

 

anyone that can recommened a decent website that actually list the offsets. thanks in advance. and not tirerack their selection is so limited.

 

works emotion, 5zigen, black racing, mrr, rota, and of course the S2KI marketpalce is what i would recommend you look at

 

1800 will buy you a decent set with tires in the FS forum