I’ve been lurking around for a long time, and I finally decided to join the community and get some insight from experienced accord owners. A big hey to everyone.:wave:

My first post is about wheels. My stock tires (Bridgestone Turanza EL41, pretty much gone at 54k miles. No complaints with them, if anyone is curious) need to be replaced, and I want to upgrade the stock 16in wheels to something a little bigger, and certainly wider than 205.

The wheel I’m looking at is the Privat Vulkan, 18x8, 5-114.3, with 45 offset. The new tires will be 235/40/18 Falken 912s.

Searching the forum indicates a 55 stock offset for my accord. I desperately need someone to confirm that (I’ve seen various numbers elsewhere), and tell me if my intended setup will work. I do plan to drop the car a modest amount in the coming months. Not slam. Maybe 1.5in in the front, 1 rear. Hence, I don’t want the wheels to stick out past the fender. You guys think I’ll be safe? And most importantly, tell me what you think of the wheels! I’m going for a relatively elegant, yet still sporty look. Not ricer or anything else. You think it’ll work? :dunno:

http://www.buywheelstoday.com/images_products/5873.jpg
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/836361/p1.jpg
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/836361/p4.jpg

(If anyone else knows of similar looking wheels in the $200 price range, let me know :naughty:)

the wheels look nice and will fit perfectly along with the tire size. :)

Personally, I had Falkens on my 06 civic, good grip, but noisey!

the wheels look nice and will fit perfectly along with the tire size. :)

I definitely appreciate that. I think the look is reminiscent of the HFP 19s, no? Without the expense....:grumpy:

Personally, I had Falkens on my 06 civic, good grip, but noisey!

Yeah. I read some about the noise, but I'll take grip over noise any day. It's not like my balding tires are quiet, so I'm used to it. I guess if I wanted peace and quiet, I would have gotten a Lincoln, eh? :naughty: How long did they last, btw? That's also another concern. Don't feel like new tires after 15k.

I definitely appreciate that. I think the look is reminiscent of the HFP 19s, no? Without the expense....:grumpy:

They look similar, i agree only difference is that the hfp 19's dont have the little curvature on the spokes. either way nice choice, enjoy! :thmsup:

I was thinking the curvature on the spokes wasn't such a bad touch. A little extra dimension, as long as it still manages to look classy. Am I wrong?

nope ur not wrong, looks nice. just was stating the slight difference, but i like it personally

So whats the difference between the offsets.

17x7 45+ offset
17x7 55+ offset

What is correct for a 7th Gen Accord 4dr? Stock 55+
I see a lot of Civic wheels are 45+.

Those wheels look sick... Cant wait to see them on your ride. I was looking into Privat Netz or Motives. How much are you getting your wheels and tires for?

niice choice! the curvature is definitly a +

Offset calculator says your new combo would extend out and extra 29mm (little more than an inch) assuming your stock wheels are 16x6.5. That is assuming I am reading it right :D

I really want these wheels for my '07 sedan:

http://www.wheelcollision.com/wccpix/63937.JPG
(OEM 8th gen V6 coupe 18"x8"wheels, 55 mm offset)

but I am looking at sticking out an extra 19mm as I also have 16x6.5 stock wheels. I do not want my wheels sticking out past my fender, for fear of curb rash and other reasons...

While I like some of the Privat wheels, not a fan of those, sorry dude ... to each his own I guess ...