Neon rims and tires
jemanp
08-04-2006, 08:03 AM
Will 18" rims with 245/40/rz18 fit on a 2000 dodge neon
neon_rt
08-04-2006, 11:13 AM
Why?
Don't know the answer to the question b/c I haven't tried it.
But why? Neons are underpowered to begin with. Adding 18" wheels is going to seriously cut into the acceleration and put a strain on stock brakes. Handling is always a debate, on stock bushings and alignment, I would say 18" wheels would degrade handling considerably. If you have upgraded to coilovers and polyurathane bushings I would say 18's may be an improvement.
Most people have found 16" wheels to be about the largest you would want to have on a Non-Turbo Neon. SCCA racers use 15x7" wheels mostly.
Don't know the answer to the question b/c I haven't tried it.
But why? Neons are underpowered to begin with. Adding 18" wheels is going to seriously cut into the acceleration and put a strain on stock brakes. Handling is always a debate, on stock bushings and alignment, I would say 18" wheels would degrade handling considerably. If you have upgraded to coilovers and polyurathane bushings I would say 18's may be an improvement.
Most people have found 16" wheels to be about the largest you would want to have on a Non-Turbo Neon. SCCA racers use 15x7" wheels mostly.
G-man422
08-04-2006, 11:31 AM
try tirerack.com
FemaleRacer
08-06-2006, 02:02 AM
[quote=neon_rt]Why?
I'm with Neon_rt...what is your goal for your car. Just because it's possible doesn't always make it a good idea. If you're planning on racing it or care about the loss of power/performance--I wouldn't go bigger than 16's. Even though i do understand the love of bigger rims :)
I'm with Neon_rt...what is your goal for your car. Just because it's possible doesn't always make it a good idea. If you're planning on racing it or care about the loss of power/performance--I wouldn't go bigger than 16's. Even though i do understand the love of bigger rims :)
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