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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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I'm looking to buy some 18" Work Emotion Kai Cr, just wondering if it will fit a stock 02' (not lowered). If anyone has any pics of those wheels 18 inches could u please post it. Thnx.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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I would need to know the width and the offset of the wheels.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Jan 10 2006, 06:49 AM
I would need to know the width and the offset of the wheels.
I looked up the work emotion kai cr and I think they are 18x8.5+30. Can you guys get those? and how much? with tires too.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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18x7.5 +48
18x8.5 +43 (you'll have issues here) without a drop they'll fit but they will stick out a lot....
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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A 30mm offset wheel will not fit this car.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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okay so I take it that I need to find them in a 18x7.5+48.... I know someone selling a set of 4 wid rubber for a good deal but they're coming off of an rsx. Will it fit the 02' s2k?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by woo,Jan 11 2006, 03:28 PM
okay so I take it that I need to find them in a 18x7.5+48.... I know someone selling a set of 4 wid rubber for a good deal but they're coming off of an rsx. Will it fit the 02' s2k?
they'll fit but might stick out and its not staggered meaning wider in the rear, it will affect handling but for daily driver you'll be okay.....
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RioS2k,Jan 11 2006, 06:28 PM
they'll fit but might stick out and its not staggered meaning wider in the rear, it will affect handling but for daily driver you'll be okay.....
How will it affect the handling? Would it be a safety issue? cuz if it is then I won't bother cheaping out and jus buy ones that are staggered.
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Originally Posted by woo,Jan 12 2006, 03:38 AM
Would it be a safety issue? cuz if it is then I won't bother cheaping out and jus buy ones that are staggered.
YES, it could be a safety issue. If you are just driving around casually or even mild spirited driving you might not notice much of a difference. But as you get closer to the limit or find yourself in an accident avoidance maneuver or something, you will find the car will tend to oversteer, which can be dangerous as it prevents you from getting out of trouble.

You can keep the wheels but stagger the tires, like 205 front and 225 rear or similar.

Best thing is to get staggered wheels with the proper offsets.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by spa-zz,Jan 12 2006, 05:38 AM
YES, it could be a safety issue. If you are just driving around casually or even mild spirited driving you might not notice much of a difference. But as you get closer to the limit or find yourself in an accident avoidance maneuver or something, you will find the car will tend to oversteer, which can be dangerous as it prevents you from getting out of trouble.

You can keep the wheels but stagger the tires, like 205 front and 225 rear or similar.

Best thing is to get staggered wheels with the proper offsets.
okay, thnx for the tip
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