Same question here. I'm dropped and will go 18's this summer.
For the record, will you folks spec the factory alloys in mm/":
1. Dimension
2. Offset
3. Hub
4. Bolt Pattern
5. Lug Thread
I believe an 18" WITH SOME SIDEWALL will effectively populate the wheelwells. I live in the frost zone so "rubberband" tires are a no no. Even though it will affect the speedo, I'm investigating a 235/50/18 which is about the sidewall of the current 205/55/16's (for comfort & economics).
As far as offsets go, keep in mind a positive spec moves the wheel closer to the engine from the hub... thereby increasing interference issues on lowered vehicles. This becomes a game of math when you increase wheel width from, say, 7" to 8" (perhaps someone could chart such variations).
Anyway, I think an 18 with a drop balances the car from a styling standpoint and I look forward to the replies of others...
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