DC5R offset question

[EG_VTEC]

will 17" x 9jj. +17 offset fit a dc5r?

[bungie77]

I doubt it. Stock offset for DC5S is +45 with a 7" rim. I am unsure of DC5R but it shouldn't be too different to that.

[Q_ball]

I say that will fit as ive seen 17x9.5s fit on a dc5r in person.

The right mix of camber and drop and you should be fine.
Will look hot too ;)

[bungie77]

Hmm

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=368629

Should be able to get an idea of correct offsets here

[Q_ball]

Borrowed from CITR member - chargeR

17x9.5 +15

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1415/wheelfitmentbitchesrd0.jpg

[chargeR]

will 17" x 9jj. +17 offset fit a dc5r?

As Q says it will fit with the right amount of camber and the right tyre size ;). That is my car pictured in Q_ball's post and those wheels just tuck with 5.something camber and 245/40 tyres. They are probably going to rub on the fenderliner clips though. When I want bigger tyres I will have to flare my guards.

Very difficult to fit that at the rear though. Rolled and pulled guards, lots of camber (>5) and smaller tyres would be required.

[2002 TeGgY]

wow -5 camber? wouldn't you get heaps of camber wear?

[chargeR]

wow -5 camber? wouldn't you get heaps of camber wear?

I have been running -4.6 for nearly a year and 20,000ks. Wear is acceptable and I have had my tyres flipped inside out.

[2002 TeGgY]

oh ok. hopefully ill be looking for some wheels with a crazy offset next year sometime after all the engine work is done...your wheel setup is the hottest i've ever seen on a dc5 btw! props to u

[rbk_212]

I have been running -4.6 for nearly a year and 20,000ks. Wear is acceptable and I have had my tyres flipped inside out.

isn't that much negative camber a bit overboard for a road car?

i mean too much can make the car unstable in a straight line, and then there's the increased tyre wear..?

[Q_ball]

isn't that much negative camber a bit overboard for a road car?

i mean too much can make the car unstable in a straight line, and then there's the increased tyre wear..?

Dont be soft ;)

[45SET]

isn't that much negative camber a bit overboard for a road car?

i mean too much can make the car unstable in a straight line, and then there's the increased tyre wear..?

Its obvious you have never gone to clubitr :p

Some of the Aus boys are showing the yanks how its really done!

[rbk_212]

Its obvious you have never gone to clubitr :p

Some of the Aus boys are showing the yanks how its really done!

lol point taken :P haha

[Tofu]

chargeR is only one example....lol

[45SET]

chargeR is only one example....lol

He is really the only example actually... lol

[Q_ball]

There is another in Melb dudes LOL

CITR ppl should know who im talking about...

[45SET]

I remember seeing some DC4 with "mx5 wheels"...

[Q_ball]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/mugsee/DC5R/IMG_2027.jpg

[rbk_212]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/mugsee/DC5R/IMG_2027.jpg

one word... GANGSTA:cool:

[Q_ball]

Thats a diff DC5R btw... its not chargeR's... its another CITR member's car :)

[tRipitaka]

Thats a diff DC5R btw... its not chargeR's... its another CITR member's car :)

whom i believe is homosexual

[chargeR]

whom i believe is homosexual

Post reported :p.

Lowered my car some more today and I can confirm that 17x9.5 +15 with 245/40 tyres will rub on the fenderliner clips at zero to half finger gap between tyre and guard.

A 17x9 +17 would fit easily at the front with a 235 tyre and a bit of camber.

[Tofu]

hahaha yeah that "other" red dc5r is homosexual with chargeR...hehehe

[tRipitaka]

hahaha yeah that "other" red dc5r is homosexual with chargeR...hehehe

quoted for the truth.

to the OP, as you can see, it does fit.. but you'll need a bit of camber and lowering for it to look good..

[wlee2]

I remember seeing some DC4 with "mx5 wheels"...

AS IF its a DC4!!!!!....

[minircc]

turning circle gets worse as offset decreases (wheels sit further out)
having said that, i like the look

[chargeR]

turning circle gets worse as offset decreases (wheels sit further out)
having said that, i like the look

Are you sure about that? I am running 17x9.5 +15 with -5.3 camber and I am still able to use just as much steering lock as I could on stock wheels. I haven't measured my turning circle but I am sure any difference is negligible.

I like the look too :thumbsup:.

[minircc]

yeh, i can tell my turning circle is worse.
not too bad though, just my other half complains because it's harder to do 3 point turns.
so obviously she notices it too..lol

[davoh]

chargeR....the black wheels that you have.....what wheels are those??

[mugsee]

chargeR....the black wheels that you have.....what wheels are those??

SSR Type C's, in custom rattle-can black with green time attack undertones.

[chargeR]

SSR Type C's, in custom rattle-can black with green time attack undertones.

Truth. All 4 of my wheels are SSR Type Cs.