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Old May 10, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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Default Velox or ADR's?

Can someone help me choose and tell me which will fit better?
They look pretty much similar. Velox Hyperions are 18x8 and ADR
sterlings are 18x8.5. Can someone tell me which is better in looks
and fittings?
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Old May 10, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Pics?

What year Accord?

Offset will be as important as wheel width, so be sure to check that as well. I can tell you right now, that on any Accord, 8" is pushing it.

The most common width in 18" that guys seem to use with Accords is 7.5". I have had two sets of 18x7.5, it's a good size.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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It's for a 02 V6 accord. I think the offsets are 38.
Does that help?
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Well I can tell you right now that unless you want serious rubbing issues, you don't want 18x8 38 offset.

With a 7.5" wide wheel, 42-50 offset would work great. With an 8" wide wheel...you'll probably need 45-50...and don't quote me on the 8" wide wheel offsets...not many people run an 8" wide wheel on Accords so I don't know what the ideal offset is...but I'm guessing 45-50.

*edit, I just looked at those wheels online...the 8.5 is just too wide, and the 8" wide wheel comes in a 35 offset...so bottom line, they aren't made to work with your car. Sure, you could bolt them up, but they'll stick out and rub.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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i have 17x7 rims on a 92 accord and on the inside it slightly rubs in the front but its not noticeable at all but no rubbing on the outside. it also depends if u want to lower ur car.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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can we get some pics of the velox wheels? but sight unseen, i'd say got with velox because they make lighter, stronger wheels than adr
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Old May 10, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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here are the pics:
First is Velox Hyperion[IMG]
Second is ADR Sterling
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ADR78sterling.jpg (2.6 KB, 96 views)
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Old May 10, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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Does anyone know any wheels w/ these similar design, but
having it be 18x7.5?
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Old May 10, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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oh....that's what they look like...i dunno...i think i'd have to go with niether...u know, 8 or 8.5's could work if u're plannin on a widebody kit or at least fender flares. just get a big enough offset to where u dont have rubbing issues and get yourself some wider fenders or mold in some fender flares, or widebody kit...that might be kinda playa
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Old May 11, 2004 | 04:32 AM
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I'd stick with the 7.5 inch wide tires. They look just fine to me. As for the wheels, I like the design of the Velox.
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