Wheels for CL9

[The X Man]

I have recently purchased and installed a new Modulo Lip Kit & Rear Spoiler on my CL9 Lux and just wondering what wheels you guys would suggest i put on the car to improve it's look.

What i am after is some 18" rims. The car is Alabaster Silver.

I don't really want to spend a pile of money on wheels, just something reasonable.

Any ideas/suggestions very much welcome.

[crunkman99]

if you have no idea at the moment, go to wheel worx they will help you out, i got my rims from there but i already new what i wanted. do u want bling or racing?

[Type R Positive]

There's an awesome ammount of options available out there X.

Here is a good place to start:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bussert/sets/72057594075942570/

What style do you like?

[The X Man]

Nice link Type R Positive.

I do like this one.

http://www.mcafiles.com/honda1.jpg

[tony1234]

The latest Civic type R 18s look good and you can get them at a reasonable price.They come up occasionally here in the parts for sale section.

[The X Man]

The latest Civic type R 18s look good and you can get them at a reasonable price.They come up occasionally here in the parts for sale section.

Do you mean these wheels - http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=115424 or the wheels found on the the red type r here - http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/civic-type-r.htm

[tony1234]

Do you mean these wheels - http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=115424 or the wheels found on the the red type r here - http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/civic-type-r.htm
The red type R in the 2nd.link.

[The X Man]

Yes, i like them. I can imagine how rare they are though, or more to the point how expensive they are.

[tony1234]

Yes, i like them. I can imagine how rare they are though, or more to the point how expensive they are.
I've seen them here for as low as $850 with tyres.It was approx.3 mths.ago

[r-r-redEuro]

ive got the fn2r rims on my car. i find it pretty hot because my car IS red. but on a different colour car, it might not look as good (i could be bias)

[akina]

ive got the fn2r rims on my car. i find it pretty hot because my car IS red. but on a different colour car, it might not look as good (i could be bias)

You are bias :p

[r-r-redEuro]

You are bias :p

LOL OH LOOK MR ALEX KID IS BACK LOL!!. okay i am bias. but it does look somewhat better on a red car in general =P

[tony1234]

LOL OH LOOK MR ALEX KID IS BACK LOL!!. okay i am bias. but it does look somewhat better on a red car in general =P
Yeah i agree.They look really hot on a red Euro.

[The X Man]

I wish i could use Photoshop. Would be good to see the Type R wheels on an Alabaster Silver CL9 Euro. Anyone?

[The X Man]

I have found some Ozzy Racing 068 wheels that i like and i am wondering if anyone has the skills to photoshop them on my car. I would be lowering it 25mm-35mm prior.

Another option is to keep the stock rims and lower the car by between 25-35mm all all corners.

Your views?

I would be grateful for any help.

[Type R Positive]

I was going to buy those 068's for my CL9. They do look good!

068's are copies of these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bussert/108524049/

Id probably go for something else now days though.

[tony1234]

I have found some Ozzy Racing 068 wheels that i like and i am wondering if anyone has the skills to photoshop them on my car. I would be lowering it 25mm-35mm prior.

Another option is to keep the stock rims and lower the car by between 25-35mm all all corners.

Your views?

I would be grateful for any help.
Those rims would look good but don't get bigger than 18s.Lowering your car by 25-35mm all round would finish it off.:thumbsup:

[The X Man]

Id probably go for something else now days though.

And if you had a silver car what would you choose?

[The X Man]

Those rims would look good but don't get bigger than 18s.Lowering your car by 25-35mm all round would finish it off.:thumbsup:

Working on this now. Went to Wheelworx and Pedders today. Wheelworx wanted $550 (25-35mm drop - Kings or Pedders Springs) and Pedders wanted $800 for the same thing!

I'm not a fan of King Springs (too rough) but Lovells i have some interest in.

[hongster]

you can go to adelaide tyre power troy has had numerous 20" rims on his car and changes them every few months, the joys of owning a tyre place i guess, anyway a good dude to sit down and chat about rims, lowering etc.

[Type R Positive]

And if you had a silver car what would you choose?Reason being the design is getting old now.

Konig have some good Volk RE30 copies: http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_Common/pr-race-wheels_Runaway.seo

And I do like the ozzy racing Nova's which are volk racing GTC copies: http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_Common/pr-race-wheels_OzzyRacing-volknova-silver-00.seo

[tony1234]

Working on this now. Went to Wheelworx and Pedders today. Wheelworx wanted $550 (25-35mm drop - Kings or Pedders Springs) and Pedders wanted $800 for the same thing!

I'm not a fan of King Springs (too rough) but Lovells i have some interest in.
Dont get Kings,they sag over time.If you're replacing springs only get Eibach.I have them.:thumbsup:.nice drop

[The X Man]

I noticed Eibachwill drop arond 35-40mm all around. I'm only looking for around a 25mm drop due to a silly driveway.

[Crapdaz]

And if you had a silver car what would you choose?
get shadow chrome wheels or gunmetal grey/titanium

as per the above few posts, agree with king springs, don't just get springs only/ replace the shocks too or you'll have increase wear n tear on them and more likely to fail soon enough.

if you decide on coilovers; and you prefer comfort go for Tein SS, Buddyclub N+

[The X Man]

You guys have convinced me. I have contacted suppliers about coilovers as this way i can adjust the height and damping settings.

So far Pedders quoted $1800.00
I am waiting pricing for K-Sport and Tein SS from the suppliers.

[defibros]

Hey guys, Junyu is selling his Enkei Racing S + Tyres. 17x8 / 17x9 +35 rims with tyres for sale..

his offset is 35..will it fit a 2003 euro? i plan to get coilover to lower my car as well.

currently mine is stock except for the EURO r kit

please advise

[Crapdaz]

wouldn't go that low of an offset to be honest.

junyu had airrunners so was easy for him to clear guards but for coilovers i wouldn't go less than +40

what sort of gap do you plan on running from guard to tyre surface?

[defibros]

oic..

i just want to drop it low just for look factor..

so with coilovers, how low can i drop so it wont rub my rear guards?



wouldn't go that low of an offset to be honest.

junyu had airrunners so was easy for him to clear guards but for coilovers i wouldn't go less than +40

what sort of gap do you plan on running from guard to tyre surface?

[Crapdaz]

oic..

i just want to drop it low just for look factor..

so with coilovers, how low can i drop so it wont rub my rear guards?
if your running his offset maybe 1-1.5" without scrub...can't remember the gap distance with 17" on.

what tyre profile is he running? 45?

[longers]

im running his wheels at the moment on my accord, doesn't seem too bad

[defibros]

Tyres are Bridgestone Potenza RE040 215/45/17 at the front and 225/45/17 at the rears


if your running his offset maybe 1-1.5" without scrub...can't remember the gap distance with 17" on.

what tyre profile is he running? 45?

[defibros]

have you lower yours? You got pics of it?

Cheers


im running his wheels at the moment on my accord, doesn't seem too bad

[Crapdaz]

i am giving a random stab, on stock with stockies 17" the stock bridgestones RE040 which if you were on stock suspension would have at least 3" gap from tyre surface to the guards...

so if you were to run that offset as you stated i wouldn't put it any less than 1" gap cause one slight bump and your tyre will end up cracking your guards.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100069&highlight=crapdaz

link to my car pics.
i am running +43 offset

[longers]

have you lower yours? You got pics of it?

Cheers

yeah im just lowered on eibach sportlines + stock shocks.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/386/dsc0052c.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0052c.jpg)

[defibros]

yeah im just lowered on eibach sportlines + stock shocks.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/386/dsc0052c.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0052c.jpg)


How low did you lower?

Any negative camber?? Any close up pics on both the front and rear against the guard ?

[longers]

ill take some tomorrow for you...yeah theres negative camber. im just lowered on springs

[raz05]

For your reference, i had 17x7.5 +40 with 225/45/17
camber kit is needed to avoid from hitting the guard in the front

[JunYu]

I ran 215/45/17 stretched tyres on 17x8 with no problems. not even close the guard.

[raz05]

true true, i had no problem b4 with 205/45/17 on the same wheel. proabably the tyres.

[Crapdaz]

to answer the OP's question

Yes you can run +35 offset.
Yes you can use coilovers with them.
For how low you want it, it won't go as low as if you had +40 or above offset as it'll rub guards. <--camber kit is req'd

[defibros]

thanks for the tips guys

anyone else running +35 offset?

[JunYu]

yeah kit is :]

I think felix's offset was really low as well.

[felixd]

Im using +38 offset it rub like hell b4 the guard were rolled but now no worries as i use 225/40 front n rear