[CL9] Low offset wheels

[richard_k]

yeah you want something like 17x8 or 9 +30 to 35..that would need guard rolling haha but would sit nicei think. i'm currently 18x8 +38 all round and doesn't rub but it's not flush :(

[TRaNz]

hellaflush...

Car sitting stupidly low
rims sticking stupidly out (wayyy out of the arches)
stupid camber angles

http://www.drivendaily.org/road/helladumb/

not a fan of that stuff? =[

[MingZai]

I like flush :) but + 17 can't fit yeah? whether it's flush or not

[dee-y]

Just rock specs like Tranz :)

[snYpz]

If you're gonna run at those low offset and wide specs, you gotta be low and probably a bit of tucking with the tyres with the guards for it to look right.
You will also need to run some negative camber to get the rims to sit inside the guards - which means you'll be replacing tyres a "bit" more regularly.
BTW, flush looks great! :)
Hellaflush is too much for me.

[TRaNz]

I like flush :) but + 17 can't fit yeah? whether it's flush or not

your fronts will poke heaps, your rear, you could deal with some neg camber, guard roll, rear tab removed, guard lining removed and light pull.
ha ill be honest my specs are onli just flush, but thats after rolling the guards, revmoing the bumper tab, cutitng the guard liners and a light-med pull of all fenders.
half the time i do think i want more low offset in the rear =D

[snYpz]

your fronts will poke heaps, your rear, you could deal with some neg camber, guard roll, rear tab removed, guard lining removed and light pull.
ha ill be honest my specs are onli just flush, but thats after rolling the guards, revmoing the bumper tab, cutitng the guard liners and a light-med pull of all fenders.
half the time i do think i want more low offset in the rear =D

You can always get spacers or have them re-barreled! :p

[TRaNz]

LOOOL, but i want the disshhh....the lazy way...jsut find something in the right size...bahahaha...money loss....i want to be like chefpeter from TSXclub...LOL

[Fredoops]

not a fan of that stuff? =[

Not when it compromises ride/comfort/handling/safety/legality/tyre wear

And most importantly... the Sleeping police man.

[MingZai]

lmao so it will work as long as I get spacers???

[snYpz]

lmao so it will work as long as I get spacers???

LMAO Ok i'll try to explain all the stuff about wheels that you will need to know...

1. 17x9 +17 = Its a 17 inch wheel. 9 inch in width. Offset of +17.
Offset is a measurement taken from the exact middle of the wheel (in terms of the width). The lower the offset, the more the wheel will stick out of the arches. That is, a wheel with +17 offset will stick out more than a wheel with +30 offset, assuming the same width of the rims. On the contrary, a +55 wheel will be sitting well within the wheel guard/arch.

2. Flush means the wheels are pretty close to being in line with the wheel guards. So the wheels arent sitting inside or out of the guards, but pretty much in-line.
Hellaflush are wheels that stick out but with negative camber, fits flush with the guards. (BTW negative camber just means that the wheels are adjusted so that they "slant" inwards towards the car instead of sitting close to being approximately vertical)

3. Spacers - spacers help to reduce your wheel offset - which means it will reduce the offset number, thus causing the wheels to stick out more. Spacers are used to get a more flush or hellaflush look. Not legal in Australia as far as i know.

PS: No, spacers will not help the wheels to fit better if you are talking about the 17x9 +1x offet wheels. It will make it worse and stick out more.
Hope it helps man...

[TRaNz]

Not when it compromises ride/comfort/handling/safety/legality/tyre wear

And most importantly... the Sleeping police man.

nawwww...LOL...legality....im sure theres something on your car right now that doesnt meet requirements...teeheee.
my tyre wear is pre good man, when its got good alignment =]
im still rockin Tein SS and that isnt that stiff.
But as for the policeman...yeah fair enough.....bahahahahaha

Spacers? nahhh man, spacers make it poke more....LOL
your gonna have to find another set with slightly a higher number in offset like +25 to +35 in between there witht he 9" width.

[MingZai]

Ahhh cheers everyone!

Btw Tranz will you be coming to the Melbourne meet this sunday?

Also I saw someone selling Work Emotion CR Kai 17x7.5 rims... I never knew Work made those wheels in 7.5 inches width... these must be fake??

[longers]

cr kai's did come in 7.5

[MingZai]

oh then why isn't it listed on the website anymore :(

http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/catalog/pdf/47.pdf

[longers]

oh my bad, didn't notice you had 17" there lol. could be rotas

[MingZai]

Yeah so the seller probably got ripped from the person who he bought it from originally and they are rotas or fake cais dammm

[SpiderPig]

How would these fit?
Fronts 18x8.5 +32
Rears 18x9.5 +37

Would I have to do any guard modifications to fit these if I was to be lowered to no finger, 1/2 finger or a finger gap?

[MingZai]

should fit !

[Fredoops]

should fit !
You sure about that? Lowered 18 x 8.5 without guard work?

[TRaNz]

How would these fit?
Fronts 18x8.5 +32
Rears 18x9.5 +37

Would I have to do any guard modifications to fit these if I was to be lowered to no finger, 1/2 finger or a finger gap?

almost close to my specs, So you def need a guard roll with light pull, inner guard liner trimmed or removed which ever, remove bumper tabs and run negative camber at the front and rear with stretched tyres.

[MingZai]

hahahaha well I meant fit as in yeah ... will work but only slight guard roll as tranz stated haha

[MingZai]

hahahaha well I meant fit as in yeah ... =[ what he said ^

[richard_k]

Well said snYpz :)

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[dee-y]

How would these fit?
Fronts 18x8.5 +32
Rears 18x9.5 +37

Would I have to do any guard modifications to fit these if I was to be lowered to no finger, 1/2 finger or a finger gap?

These are exactly my xd9 specs well +38. I've got 1 finger gap. Rolled guards and minor work at the front. Also depends on your tyre specs

[SpiderPig]

Ok another question similar to my other one
How would these fit?
Fronts 18x8.5 +35
Rears 18x9.5 +45

Would I have to do any guard modifications to fit these if I was to be lowered to no finger, 1/2 finger or a finger gap? What size tyres would be suited best for minimal guard work?

[[SDCTVE]]

not sure 9.5 wide with +45 offset will clear the strut....... might be pushing it.
even if it does clear, you will prob need to do what tranz did.... read above!

[dee-y]

+45 is pushing it. My +38 clears but yeah +45 I'm not too sure will probs have to have a better look for reference

[richard_k]

Hey boys

Will 18x8.5 +35 all round be pretty flush with a guard roll?

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[RiceMeister]

with a guard roll and suffcient lowering it'll most likely camber in and sit under the guards with those sizings. it depends on what kind of "FLUSH" you're after.

nice daily flush on the rear is about 9J +20.

ideal specs for nice fitment are anything around 18x8.5 F and 18x9/9.5 R offsets anything between +20 and +30 with a mild stretch on tyre.

if you want it to fit well and not be too drastic go for 18x8 and 18x9 stagger with a 215/40 on the 8 and a 225/40 on the 9.

[richard_k]

cheers man. yeah i'm 18x8 +38 all round with a shitty 2-3 finger gap atm so no problems so far obviously haha

[pjotsx]

Hey guys!
With my new spacers my wheel set-up will be 18x8.5 +27 with rolled guards and slight trimming, front and rear camber kits, and I plan on getting 225/40 tires(currently have 235/40).
How much negative camber do you think I should run front and rear? I want it to look like this!-->

http://www.automotofoto.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Acura-TSX-Js-Racing-THUMBNAIL-7.jpg
http://www.automotofoto.net/wp-content/gallery/acura-tsx-js-racing/acura-tsx-js-racing-tsx-js-racing-055.jpg
His set-up is 18x9 w/ 225/40 tire but idk the offset. Here is the link (http://www.automotofoto.net/features/jdm-envy-acura-tsx-js-racing/?nggpage=2) for reference.
Thanks ahead of time!! :)

[TRaNz]

front, -2.5 camber
rear, between -2 to -3.5 of camber. Somewhere there bcoz i dunno if your going to remove the rear bumper tab that connects the rear quarter to the rear bumper.

[pjotsx]

That was fast! +rep. Thanks a lot. :thumbsup:

I want to remove that tab, where would be the best place to relocate it? I have to drill a new hole right? I know members on tsxclub have done it but I have never seen a write-up or anything.

[richard_k]

So theoretically 18x8.5 +25 is similar to 18x9.5 +35?

[felixd]

hey guys!
With my new spacers my wheel set-up will be 18x8.5 +27 with rolled guards and slight trimming, front and rear camber kits, and i plan on getting 225/40 tires(currently have 235/40).
How much negative camber do you think i should run front and rear? I want it to look like this!-->

http://www.automotofoto.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/acura-tsx-js-racing-thumbnail-7.jpg
http://www.automotofoto.net/wp-content/gallery/acura-tsx-js-racing/acura-tsx-js-racing-tsx-js-racing-055.jpg
his set-up is 18x9 w/ 225/40 tire but idk the offset. Here is the link (http://www.automotofoto.net/features/jdm-envy-acura-tsx-js-racing/?nggpage=2) for reference.
Thanks ahead of time!! :)

sooo darmm hoot !!!

[TRaNz]

That was fast! +rep. Thanks a lot. :thumbsup:

I want to remove that tab, where would be the best place to relocate it? I have to drill a new hole right? I know members on tsxclub have done it but I have never seen a write-up or anything.

I never relocated it. Few the guys on tsxclub told me not to worry about it. becoz once the tabs were removed, the rear bumper was still intact and was quite hard to move out of place. Only way its gonna go anywhere is if you get someone flying up your butt from behind or u physically stand there for ages ripping the rear bumper with your hands.
Again this is you decision whether you want to remove it or not. I know i was very reluctant to remove it at the beginning. So i just rubbed like nuts on the rears for half a year then one day just decided to remove it and now its all sweeeet. =]



So theoretically 18x8.5 +25 is similar to 18x9.5 +35?

you have 23mm less inner clearance, and it will extend 3mm more. going from 8.5 +25 to 9.5 +35

[pjotsx]

Yeah, I don't think relocating it is necessary either. What did you do to remove it? Dremel?

[TRaNz]

Yeah, I don't think relocating it is necessary either. What did you do to remove it? Dremel?

......couldnt afford it....LOL....i used a stanley knife....hahaha

[dee-y]

......couldnt afford it....LOL....i used a stanley knife....hahaha

lol hahaa trusty stanley

[Fredoops]

anyone tried 17x8 Et47 running on 225/45R17 tyres methinks?

[RiceMeister]

225 on an 8" is a lot of tyre. 47 is a lot of positive offset.

get a tape measure and work it out mate.

if you lower your car at all it's going to be sunken not much different from a stock wheel.

for any sort of flush fitment you need to look around 8.5/9 with offsets in the 20's and low 30's.

[dee-y]

225 from memory sits perfectly on a 7.5, thus on 8 it's a tiny stretch

x8 +47 will stick out about 3cm from stock.

[Fredoops]

225 from memory sits perfectly on a 7.5, thus on 8 it's a tiny stretch

x8 +47 will stick out about 3cm from stock.

Someone's selling m3 rims hence why I asked.... Then I realized BMW runs 120 PCds... Lol fail.

[dee-y]

Ah yeah. Sucks ai, I wanted to keep my xd9's for a mk5 gti but yerrrr.....

[richard_k]

18x10 +35-40 in the rear with 1 finger gap. would there be much negative camber there? LOL i know i'd probs have to run spacers cause it'll hit

[marquee]

If you do it your a legend i think spacers neg camber 4-5 rolled guards and longer studs i think you will need a massive spacer man to be safe

[richard_k]

haha i reckon aye. i've been looking at those xxr 521's cause i can't afford lm's LOL. they only go 18x8.5 then straight to 10. not much dish on the 8.5's :( i'll continue looking i guess

[Fredoops]

haha i reckon aye. i've been looking at those xxr 521's cause i can't afford lm's LOL. they only go 18x8.5 then straight to 10. not much dish on the 8.5's :( i'll continue looking i guess

Lol 10 wide? Imagine how much the tyres would cost lol

[dee-y]

Anyone seen this tsx on stancenation http://www.stancenation.com/2011/09/09/sitting-just-right/
SO LOCO!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6128940111_51209f65ef_o.jpg

lol rears x10 +18 on a 225. close to -10 camber when fully aired.

[dee-y]

haha i reckon aye. i've been looking at those xxr 521's cause i can't afford lm's LOL. they only go 18x8.5 then straight to 10. not much dish on the 8.5's :( i'll continue looking i guess

Nothing wrong with 8.5, anyway depends on how flush you wanna go. If you want LM's you can look at varrstoen es 1.1.2 series. Their "weakest" size is 8.5 +34 and 9.5 +34, which are good flush specs for our CL9's

[RiceMeister]

Lol 10 wide? Imagine how much the tyres would cost lol

the same price as tyres for a set of 18x8? :S

you can easily fit 225/40's on a 10.

and another thing, unless you're running a bolt on spacer AND a slip on then longer studs aren't nessecary, especially on a low powered relatively stock car. even then its not really a must-have.

I've tracked my car with 215's on a 9.5 and 30mm bolt on spacer and had not one issue.

ozhonda dudes tend to be pretty scared of the unknown lol

and 10's will fit easier than that guy on stance nation. the reason he has so much camber when aired out is that he's dialled in that much and hasn't got the much of a flare, not to mention theyre a +18 wheel.

if you were to go 18x10 +25 ish with a decent guard pull and about -3 to -4 camber and 225/40 you will be golden.

+35 may hit suspension.

In a few weeks you'll see a local accord euro running the most aggresive yet perfect fitment in AUS. just wait ;)

[richard_k]

Nothing wrong with 8.5, anyway depends on how flush you wanna go. If you want LM's you can look at varrstoen es 1.1.2 series. Their "weakest" size is 8.5 +34 and 9.5 +34, which are good flush specs for our CL9's

i meant the xxr's on 18x8.5 don't have much dish is all. yeah true someone is selling 1.1.2's on jdmstyletuning

[marquee]

Yer im going xxr 522 9.5 rear and 8.5 on the front i drive about 600ks a week so im going safe dont want massive camber dont mind my guards rolled

[d_evilz]

okay boys, just a quick question, and i seriously cbf starting from page 1 to find the answer.
18x7.5
+38offset,
1 finger gap
should be fine without rolling guards, yeah?

[dee-y]

Completely safe mate. Will fit easily but won't be flush at all if that's what you are going for. Some of us one here roll on 9.5 so yerrrrr

[d_evilz]

ahh ok. thanks for the reply!
who knows, i may go a lil wider :)

[Fredoops]

Im still rim shopping....
Found a Flicket gallery with all the different wheel combo's on TSX/EURO's so ya'll can see what its like in flesh
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bussert/108525904/



looking at a set of BBS LM's 18x8 +35... not sure if it neets guard rolling.....

But having a look at the photos... it looks effing wrong out the back... or is it just me?
pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bussert/108525904/

[dee-y]

Im still rim shopping....
Found a Flicket gallery with all the different wheel combo's on TSX/EURO's so ya'll can see what its like in flesh
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bussert/108525904/



looking at a set of BBS LM's 18x8 +35... not sure if it neets guard rolling.....

But having a look at the photos... it looks effing wrong out the back... or is it just me?
pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bussert/108525904/

No guard fiddling at all. I used to rock those specs with no probs. K is selling them from memory

[Fredoops]

Completely safe mate. Will fit easily but won't be flush at all if that's what you are going for. Some of us one here roll on 9.5 so yerrrrr

Better not be the same folks complaining about fuel economy rolling in that... Lol

[TRaNz]

Better not be the same folks complaining about fuel economy rolling in that... Lol

meanie.
Just coz i take short trips during peakhour and that kills my fuel economy.....LOL

[dee-y]

meanie.
Just coz i take short trips during peakhour and that kills my fuel economy.....LOL

lol!!

[deh123]

hey guys sorry for being a noob but was looking for someone's opinion..
i have an 07 euro in white and want to get some wheels asap and was a little confused as to what i should be looking for..
I'm looking at getting either 18s or 19s and hopefully lowering my car a little.. nothing too much but don't wanna roll my guard's and don't want to worry bout scraping.. can anyone help me? anything would be helpful.. wouldn't mind going for a little of the aggressive look too!

[Rein]

More photos of ABSOLUTE Crew most recent meet here
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?152380-MRR31N-Update-Page-12.-ABSOLUTE-Crew-recent-meet./page12

My mates euro.
20x8.5 +30 Front
20x10 +20 Rear

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/298830_10150334799782760_522857759_7943439_5028094 10_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/321550_10150334800397760_522857759_7943443_4121345 76_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/310838_10150334800557760_522857759_7943445_1011475 594_n.jpg

[dee-y]

Holy! Now that's dope! Any idea what his camber is Rein?

[mugen_86]

Daily Drive -3 but when its park not sure ....

[Rein]

Daily Drive -3 but when its park not sure ....

the "CU2 Master" speaks! lol thats his car.

[dee-y]

Awesome! Looking dope dudes.

[Rein]

KING! of CL9 Low offset wheels.!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYDcIYbq3Qw&feature=related

[dee-y]

KING! of CL9 Low offset wheels.!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYDcIYbq3Qw&feature=related

DAMNN LM5's Restecpa! Must paint my xd9's white... looks great on Silver.

[d_evilz]

anyone running 18x7.5 +45 offset wheels?
please post up pics? just wanna see how it'll look !

[richard_k]

it'll look weak

[marquee]

it'll look weak

Agreed. 8.5 is minimum ... was the euro biggest wheel width 7"

[d_evilz]

Lol! back to wheel hunting then!
so what about 18x8.5 +40 offset?
much better? =p

[jzx_andy]

Lol! back to wheel hunting then!
so what about 18x8.5 +40 offset?
much better? =p

from what i know you probably need to roll guards, if you plan on running 225's and going low with corrected camber... natural camber may benefit you though!

[d_evilz]

ok thanks for the feedback jzx_andy!

[marquee]

about to organise my setup soon BC Racing Coilovers. I was going to stay conservative but saw tranz car on the weekend and decided **** IT.

Enkei GTC01 18x8.5 +30.

0 finger gap in winter ill raise it for the the snow. You reckon just rolled guards at the front or will i need a light pull.

Rear will be probably guards rolled and remove bumper tab.

Tyres 215/40(or45)18

Neg camber make it fit just rotate once a month.

How do you guys reckon this will look?

[JDM-EGG]

hey guys
thinking abt buying wheels for accord euro

18x9 +25 all round , its running 215/40 tyres

what would need to be done to run these ?

[longers]

about to organise my setup soon BC Racing Coilovers. I was going to stay conservative but saw tranz car on the weekend and decided **** IT.

Enkei GTC01 18x8.5 +30.

0 finger gap in winter ill raise it for the the snow. You reckon just rolled guards at the front or will i need a light pull.

Rear will be probably guards rolled and remove bumper tab.

Tyres 215/40(or45)18

Neg camber make it fit just rotate once a month.

How do you guys reckon this will look?

you'd need your guards to be rolled. personally i'd go for 225/40/18 def not 45 affects your speedo more. why not just keep the stockies for the snow?


hey guys
thinking abt buying wheels for accord euro

18x9 +25 all round , its running 215/40 tyres

what would need to be done to run these ?

im running x9 + 20 on my accord which has similar guard characteristics to the euro. you're guards are going to be rolled w/ slight pull. and camber kits for the front and rears.

[marquee]

you'd need your guards to be rolled. personally i'd go for 225/40/18 def not 45 affects your speedo more. why not just keep the stockies for the snow?

Yer i am keeping them for the snow but will still need to raise it to put my chains on i think not sure.

Ok so will keep to the 215/40/18 i like streched but will try both.

Anyone got any ideas on front camber kits

[JDM-EGG]

will neutral camber be enough ? or front and rear camber kits are a must after a roll /pull to the fenders ?>

[longers]

fronts if you're on a budget get the hardrace ones. if you're feeling generous get the spoon ones. do not get skunk2.

[longers]

will neutral camber be enough ? or front and rear camber kits are a must after a roll /pull to the fenders ?>

natural camber wasn't enough for me.

[TRaNz]

about to organise my setup soon BC Racing Coilovers. I was going to stay conservative but saw tranz car on the weekend and decided **** IT.

Enkei GTC01 18x8.5 +30.

0 finger gap in winter ill raise it for the the snow. You reckon just rolled guards at the front or will i need a light pull.

Rear will be probably guards rolled and remove bumper tab.

Tyres 215/40(or45)18

Neg camber make it fit just rotate once a month.

How do you guys reckon this will look?


roll, trim inner fender and light pull for fronts, with the 215/40
rears, same deal, not so much needed a pull. just rear tab shaved and 215/40
although the rears might not be as flush compared to how the front is.
neg camber needed, esp for the front, like -2.
i use skunk2 front camber kit and ingalls rear.

hey guys
thinking abt buying wheels for accord euro

18x9 +25 all round , its running 215/40 tyres

what would need to be done to run these ?


yep, like long said, 215s all round.
guards, rolled, inner fenders trimmed, light pull, shaved rear tab and camber kits front and rear.

[marquee]

Hard race looks like the winner was never getting skunk so many bad reviews but 500 for front camber **** my life

[TRaNz]

LOL, wats bad about skunk2? ROFL, half of tsxclub and myself use them....LOOLOL oh dear.

[d_evilz]

tranz, i wanna see your car one day lol!

[TRaNz]

tranz, i wanna see your car one day lol!

hahahaaha, nothing spesh man, just an ordinary CL9 with few mods here and there =]

[longers]

LOL, wats bad about skunk2? ROFL, half of tsxclub and myself use them....LOOLOL oh dear.

hahaha i read heaps of bad shit about em when i was looking into camber kits. noticed how they use pressed metal and not like the hardrace/spoon.

i was lucky enough to find a good deal on the spoon ones so i snapped em up real quick

[longers]

hahahaaha, nothing spesh man, just an ordinary CL9 with few mods here and there =]

ahhhhhh bs, things sexy as hell!

[TRaNz]

hahaha i read heaps of bad shit about em when i was looking into camber kits. noticed how they use pressed metal and not like the hardrace/spoon.

i was lucky enough to find a good deal on the spoon ones so i snapped em up real quick

o0o0o0o0o.....interesting.....im still sweet. HA

[marquee]

Well in that case half the price may be worth the risk

[namtaro]

lol tranz and longers, you gotta see longers ride tranz, after seeing it i need to pick up my game =P

[Rein]

i want to see longers ride..

[longers]

hahahha its nothing special.

[ricerockets]

alright guys looking around for new rims, getting kinda tired over the works lol

thinking of possibly going 18 x 9.5 +30 all round or if they dont fit the fronts then will hunt for a 18 x 8 +35

ive got rear camber arms, rear guards have been rolled, fronts are untouched atm will get it rolled when im back in adelaide and trim the inner splash guards

but definitely do not want to pull any of the guards currently sitting on 0 finger gap (i think), possibly less my front guards are getting raped at full lock sometimes

what will need to be done to make it fit?

[MingZai]

hahaha tranz remember me telling you that the other day, about the skunk 2 front camber arms :p

[moogle]

hi sorry for being noob.. but will 19x8.5 55+ fit on a cl9?

[DEIFIC]

hi sorry for being noob.. but will 19x8.5 55+ fit on a cl9?

easy. well within the guards without having to roll

[moogle]

thanks for confirming it! i plan to buy wheels in that size.. i have another question what tyre size will go with it well?

[richard_k]

easy. well within the guards without having to roll

easy? will hit the struts with that offset LOL

[marquee]

easy? will hit the struts with that offset LOL

Agreed will hit struts for sure

[168is]

hey, im a newbie here and was just wondering will 19" x 10 et 20 (FR) fit cl9?

[richard_k]

hey, im a newbie here and was just wondering will 19" x 10 et 20 (FR) fit cl9?

Hahaha how much negative camber do you want to run? You'll have major issues with that fitment

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[DEIFIC]

easy? will hit the struts with that offset LOL

I thought they were the specs nick(npcan2) was on with his fnr2 wheels?

[DEIFIC]

^sorry they were 18x7.5. My mistake if you go 19x8.5 the offset would need to be at the most +45 to clear the struts.

[jzx_andy]

Bloody hell... wanting to go wider now...

Looking at a set of 18x9.5 +38 for both front and rear... 225/40/18... 1-2 finger gap, and running -2 degrees camber max on the rear

firstly; has anyone got any pics of what the front fitment would look like on natural camber, im scared that this kind of setup may actually poke a tad too much on the fronts..

im not worried about the rears as the fitment would end up being perfect. but yeah, what kind of work would you need to get these fitted? i dont want to sacrifice my tyre life as my car is a daily but damn.. if i can get these specs to fit with minimal camber i will be a really happy man!

[d_evilz]

18x8 all around
or
18x8 front, 18x9 rear?
wheels im wanting to get dont come in .5, sadly
since i have money now, im gonna order soon :D

[Fredoops]

18x8 all around IMO

Staggered setup just don't make sense on a FWD. As if our cars don't understeer enough already

[richard_k]

My wheels arrived yesterday. They are 18x9 +33 all round which means guard roll and pull I guess

[d_evilz]

18x8 all around IMO

Staggered setup just don't make sense on a FWD. As if our cars don't understeer enough already

true.. looks like i'll order a set tonight

[chauster]

true.. looks like i'll order a set tonight

Inb4 ninjas

[DEIFIC]

My wheels arrived yesterday. They are 18x9 +33 all round which means guard roll and pull I guess

what wheels?? need pics :D :D

[richard_k]

rota g-force..advan rs copies. saving up for some bbs lm's so they will do for now haha. pics soon

[DEIFIC]

rota g-force..advan rs copies. saving up for some bbs lm's so they will do for now haha. pics soon

mm bbs lm's are my favourite! dont think im willin to fork out 3k+ on wheels..

[jzx_andy]

18x9 +38 all round seems bout the limit i can go, how much camber would i need to run at 1.5 finger gap? (i know guard work would have to be done lol)... 225/40 all round, not really keen on 215s as the popo's probably wouldnt be either?

from my knowledge the fronts should fit perfectly with less than -1 degree of camber, but yeah.. im clueless when it comes to the rears!

[DEIFIC]

It would be around -2 and -3. From some knowledge probably around -2.3.

[richard_k]

I ran 18x8 +38 with 1.5-2 finger gap with no guard work needed

[jzx_andy]

I ran 18x8 +38 with 1.5-2 finger gap with no guard work needed

yer i'm just more worried about camber.. as the rims would poke a bit on 0 degrees.. if i wouldnt be able to tuck them in with around -1.5 to -2 degrees i may have a problem since i do drive the car a lot :/

in my own research there is a lot of conflicting info with this stuff haha.. had a browse on rimtuck and did a few nerdy calculations and it seems like it would be a fine setup to run.. just hoping someone from here would be able to clarify!

[richard_k]

Have you looked at wheel setups on the tsxclub forum?

[Smogol]

Just bought new wheels 18x8.5 +35, 225/40/18 slightly stretched, lowered car currently about 13cm off the ground, coilovers on max hardness, and over pot holes, or turning at high speed i get scrub =[. But overall love the fitment quite flush =]. Just thought I'd put my specs up because i had a hard time deciding and finding the right specs too. Cheers

[richard_k]

Nice :) will have similar specs soon. Got a pic of your setup?

[d_evilz]

im curious to see what it looks like too! my height is roughly the same as Smogol's

[Smogol]

il try and get a pic up doing some photoshoots this sat so definately =]

[marquee]

18x8.5 +30? You reckon i will need front camber kit? will be quite low

[TRaNz]

18x8.5 +30? You reckon i will need front camber kit? will be quite low

defs front camber kit man. and tyre streettccchhh....my fronts are like that but +25 instead with -2.5 cambzor....ROFL

[MingZai]

trannzzz where have you been!! Didn't see u at the last jdmst meet :(

[TRaNz]

didnt know there was one. LOL

[marquee]

defs front camber kit man. and tyre streettccchhh....my fronts are like that but +25 instead with -2.5 cambzor....ROFL

ah sheet alright then ill get one was tyring to avoid it but everytime i see cars on S|W i think i need low offset.

So you got +25 hmmm interesting.

[MingZai]

are you going for form > function??

[marquee]

for now but i will daily like that and raise it up and buy another set of wheels for track i think just 17x8 just el cheapos that are light

why not both :P

[TRaNz]

ah sheet alright then ill get one was tyring to avoid it but everytime i see cars on S|W i think i need low offset.

So you got +25 hmmm interesting.

not that interesting mate. Its onli interesting when ya hit the 9"s and are in the low +10s =D

[richard_k]

18x9 +33 with 1-2 finger gap. front camber kit?

[Fredoops]

not that interesting mate. Its onli interesting when ya hit the 9"s and are in the low +10s =D
10 out the rear?? That that thing even turn?

[MingZai]

for now but i will daily like that and raise it up and buy another set of wheels for track i think just 17x8 just el cheapos that are light

why not both :P

Never use el cheapos for track wheels.
Goes the same for the Rotas ect ect ect.

BTW I don't know what tyre profile to get now :( Planning on RE001 with 17x7.5 +30 .... any help :D

[longers]

18x9 +33 with 1-2 finger gap. front camber kit?

might get it just incase. thing you'll still rub with nat camber

[marquee]

Never use el cheapos for track wheels.
Goes the same for the Rotas ect ect ect.

BTW I don't know what tyre profile to get now :( Planning on RE001 with 17x7.5 +30 .... any help :D

El cheapos as in scratched enkies

[longers]

Never use el cheapos for track wheels.
Goes the same for the Rotas ect ect ect.

BTW I don't know what tyre profile to get now :( Planning on RE001 with 17x7.5 +30 .... any help :D

225/45/17? re001 have been replaced by re002's

[MingZai]

What if you want some stretching?

[longers]

you wanna put stretched tyres on a 7.5" rim?

[TRaNz]

10 out the rear?? That that thing even turn?

yeah mang, it still turns =]



18x9 +33 with 1-2 finger gap. front camber kit?

yeah you'll def need one coz it'll look full massive mexi poke.

[marquee]

What if you want some stretching?

165/45?

[MingZai]

Haha nah just asking and learning about all the in and outs of tyre fitment :) I do know stretching is only needed for looks and clearance of large diameter rims haha.

Might go with 210 or low 200s with RE002

[Smogol]

I've put up some pictures on my introduction post under "Greetings" sorta see what my wheel fitment is like 18x8.5 +35 =] Cheers

[longers]

Haha nah just asking and learning about all the in and outs of tyre fitment :) I do know stretching is only needed for looks and clearance of large diameter rims haha.

Might go with 210 or low 200s with RE002

fyi generally tire sizes are 205,215,225 etc. putting stretched tyres on a 7.5 when it doesn't need to looks silly imho. i wouldn't do lower than 215 on a 7.5" rim

[SuperJDM.]

fyi generally tire sizes are 205,215,225 etc. putting stretched tyres on a 7.5 when it doesn't need to looks silly imho. i wouldn't do lower than 215 on a 7.5" rim

im going 205 on a x8" rim and there is no stretching needed

[longers]

but with a 7.5" rim there's so much guard space

[SuperJDM.]

but with a 7.5" rim there's so much guard space

hrmmm im a little confused haha.

i thought you're telling him not to go below 215 on a 7.5" rim because then youll need stretching and stretching a 7.5" rim looks stupid

[EKVTIR-T]

fyi generally tire sizes are 205,215,225 etc. putting stretched tyres on a 7.5 when it doesn't need to looks silly imho. i wouldn't do lower than 215 on a 7.5" rim

215 on 7.5 looks fugly and too fat..

[SuperJDM.]

215 on 7.5 looks fugly and too fat..

i thought so... because if i can do 205 on a x8" rim without stretching then im sure you can do a 205 on a x7.5"

[EKVTIR-T]

Well reason I know is Ive tried a few tyre combos in my time and I know what it looks like.

Im running 195/45 on 7.5 now and its hardly even stretched,just a slight angle

[marquee]

205 is all thats needed my mate has 225 on a 9" rim with only a bit of stretch

[MingZai]

Thanks for the help guys probably going to grab 205 !

[SuperJDM.]

nvm LOL

[MingZai]

whats up haha :P

[SuperJDM.]

just wondering if its gonna be hard for you to find re002s in the specs that you want

[MingZai]

205/40R17

This would fit wouldn't it?

What's the 40 meaning?

[SuperJDM.]

profile size.

[marquee]

Yer go 45 i reckon . Just look at stock euro sizes get them. You onky have .5 of an inch wider

[longers]

guess i just like my stockies bubbly lol

[richard_k]

go 205/30 LOL

[SuperJDM.]

go 205/30 LOL

no.....

[Symphorced]

Don't stretch 7.5s on stock ride height. You'll look spastic. Even lowered you won't need stretching on those rims.

[marquee]

18x9 i think im getting im worried about offset though. Would +30 clear the struts. And would + 20 poke too much

[TRaNz]

18x9 i think im getting im worried about offset though. Would +30 clear the struts. And would + 20 poke too much

it wont hit the coilovers for front n rear. but u will be hittin fender if u dont do guard work and get camber kit as i said broooo.

[marquee]

Yer man front camber kit can wait till i get the wheels. Rear camber kit already installed. Guard work when i get wheels. Just think worried about the offsets not sure which to get

[MWAKU]

9 at the fronts pretty wide ay, im running 8 +30 and like it just sits under the guard nicely with it rolled. x9 +35 at the rear and i could probably go a little wider, guards are rolled. depends on tyres too, i ran 9.5 +45 before, it woulda been sweet but my tyres were too fat, fml. was rubbing against the guard and rear bar

[blueskyz]

Hey guys,

Will 18 x 8.5 +40 sit within the guards of a cl9? Judging by the comments on the thread, it seems it like it will be fine, no rubbing etc. but need some thoughts.
Im sitting on Eibach Pro kit which is about 2 finger gap. Will camber kit need to be required?

While im at it, thoughts on Rota SVNF Matte Black on a white cl9 facelift

http://www.rotawheels.com.au/products/details/77/1/wheels/rota-svnf-18-x-8'5

[MingZai]

wait so +30 I need to roll?

[marquee]

lol got my wheel alignment done today the guys left one of my bolts out so camber is out of whack again. oh gosh

[SuperJDM.]

wait so +30 I need to roll?

it doesn't matter what offset you got... you can have +30 x1 and you don't need to roll but if you have +30 x10 then obv you do need to roll.

x7.5 isnt that wide so i wouldn't assume so

[MWAKU]

honestly, if ur running 18x9 +30, and ur tucking, u probably wont get away with it. depending on the tyre stretchness too. see im runnng x9 +35 at the back, and well since my cars low, its running negative natural camber, but if i didn't roll the guards, from what i can remember, the guard lip is pretty fat in the rear, and i would most definately say it will rub/make contact. honestly, if ur gunna get big wheels, just get ur freaking guards rolled. end of story.

[marquee]

^agreed

[Fredoops]

Whats the use of a 9"wide On a euro anyway?
It's not like we are pushing 300hp out the rear wheels.

[MWAKU]

uhhh.. when has ever modding have to soley to with performance upgrades? infact, what exterior/cosmetic upgrades on euro do people actually want performance enhancements

we run 9" so it fills the guards and sits flush for aesthetics.....

[longers]

Whats the use of a 9"wide On a euro anyway?
It's not like we are pushing 300hp out the rear wheels.

people have different tastes and therefore different reasonings

[TRaNz]

Whats the use of a 9"wide On a euro anyway?
It's not like we are pushing 300hp out the rear wheels.

i have to compensate for something else of mine that isnt as big. ;)
LOLOLOLOLOL....full homo. yes.

[Fredoops]

i have to compensate for something else of mine that isnt as big. ;)
LOLOLOLOLOL....full homo. yes.

At least you're honest. Lol!

[jzx_andy]

Whats the use of a 9"wide On a euro anyway?
It's not like we are pushing 300hp out the rear wheels.

because stanced euros are hot as fk

[richard_k]

aesthetics ftw :)

[marquee]

Yer i like both. Thank god i got coilovers only takes a raise and chuck on track rims and your sorted

[sugz]

Hi guys enquiring on behalf of a friend

18x8.5 +40 and 18x9.5 +42

Would it fit and anyone has pix of euro in similar specs??

[MWAKU]

18x8.5 +45 and back is 9.5 +45

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376589_2709128370095_1313402807_3073673_1869512859 _n.jpg

need guards rolled 100%. i have no camber kit. i couldnt run these wheels, cause the tyres. i had 45 sidewall profiles and no stretch. with id say 35, maybe 40 with alot of stretch, it woulda been ok. but i did hear it rubbing on something like metal on metal. not sure what that was about.

but tranz is running the same widths, but with +25 offset, but with guard work also and a camber kit. so they will fit.

[sugz]

Thanks mwaku, 215/40 and 235/40 with guard roll should be fine then

[jzx_andy]

18x8.5 +45 and back is 9.5 +45
i did hear it rubbing on something like metal on metal. not sure what that was about.


probs ur rears rubbing the strut dude... really wide specs + high offset could mean bad stuff.. not to mention that ur also running neg camber which just brings the top half of the rim/tyre even closer than normal :/

best you check your clearances mang! looks good though.. i kinda went thru a phase where i wanted/test fitted some gold/chrome lipped VS-XX's or BBS rims haha, looks the goods on white :)

[ricerockets]

im running 9's on the rear with +65 (s2k specs fml...) had to shave my coils down so far, still didnt work had to get 25mm bolt ons...

still rubs with ppl in the car...

[MWAKU]

haha for some reason it only came from the right side?

yeah ive been through both vs-xx and bbs lm, would go bbs lm anyday

[sameol3]

Hi Guys,

Just need a bit of help, thinking of getting rims with specs:

(fronts) 18x8 Offset +45 with Tyres (225/40)
(rear) 18x9 offset +43 with Tyres (245/40)

Would they sit flush with those tyres and offsets, I believe the fronts will be fine but im worried about the rears since it is wider and larger wheel size.
I don't want to really do any fender work, and the car is lowered on coils with about 1.5 finger gap all round.

Thanks.

[marquee]

Probably would need years rolled tbh and you may hit yourvtrut with that offset go for maybe +35 but id go lower

[MWAKU]

you'll rub at the rears if u are tucking, otherwise if ur not, then u still run a risk of hit hitting the guard when you get to bumps/ramps

[Rein]

Getting a quote for VIP Modulars

19x9 +20
19x10 + 20

will find a way to make it fit lol..

[marquee]

Getting a quote for VIP Modulars

19x9 +20
19x10 + 20

will find a way to make it fit lol..

Mmmmm exciting

[dee-y]

If you love the rims, you'll make it fit!

[jzx_andy]

what do you guys reckon about 5 spoke work equips with the whole centre powdercoated white/pearl white on a PWP euro?

around 9-9.5" with mid-high 30s offset... would it look good?

http://img251.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/4/8/7/4/qmkns994-img600x402-1309744863qpdhfo26008.jpg

EDIT: found pic! SO keen now... time to troll yahoo japan!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-16-10%20Toans%20New%20Wheels/61610tnw-14.jpg

[MWAKU]

honestly, any design of aggressive stance wheels on a dumped euro looks good. see you could pull it off if ur car was sitting pretty mean, but imo, if its not going to get dumped, it will look shiet

[jzx_andy]

honestly, any design of aggressive stance wheels on a dumped euro looks good. see you could pull it off if ur car was sitting pretty mean, but imo, if its not going to get dumped, it will look shiet

nah bro im at one finger gap atm which is perfect, so no mexican fitment here :)

[MWAKU]

lol one finger gaps still pretty mexican

[jzx_andy]

lol one finger gaps still pretty mexican

hahaha damn! how low are you sitting?

[MWAKU]

not much lower, probably like 10-15mm at the front between tyre and fender, and rears tucking about 1-3cm over tyre

[Rein]

lol @ Mexican

[marquee]

On stocks im running a no finger gap come on you can do it

[Fredoops]

On stocks im running a no finger gap come on you can do it

I'd rather have genital herpes...

Just sayin.

[TRaNz]

I'd rather have genital herpes...

Just sayin.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL...

negative finger gaps? and fender bashing? fun times.

[marquee]

Yer im raising it tomorrow i was peer pressured lol i can't even get in to car parks and it looks whack. But i defiantly wouldn't want genital herpes that ship would travel to my hand super quick

[Fredoops]

Yer im raising it tomorrow i was peer pressured lol i can't even get in to car parks and it looks whack. But i defiantly wouldn't want genital herpes that ship would travel to my hand super quick

Whatever floats your boat my man.

Pun intended.








In all seriousness, that voice in your head telling you to lower the car on stokies... Is most likely the same voice in your head that'll catch you a STD. Knowwhatimsayin?

[marquee]

Wasn't my voice lol

[jzx_andy]

Anyone running around 9" with +35ish offset on here? what guard work did u have to do to get it to fit? (hoping just a roll!)

[MWAKU]

every 3 ****ing pages someone asks the same/similar width. ffs

lol..

if ur tucking or close, u will need ur guards rolled. also depending also how much stretch and natural camber.

[TRaNz]

Anyone running around 9" with +35ish offset on here? what guard work did u have to do to get it to fit? (hoping just a roll!)

depends how low you are. and if you got camber kit or not.

anyway, for you, rears u might just get away with rolling the guards and a camber kit.
fronts however, you will need a roll, light pull, trimming cut and removed and camber kit.

[K24A]

Anyone running around 9" with +35ish offset on here? what guard work did u have to do to get it to fit? (hoping just a roll!)

I'm running 18 x 9, +35 on zero gap all around with 225/40/18 tyres. You would definitely need a guard roll and a slight pull (I had my guards pulled approximately 5mm). As previously mentioned by others, it would be best if you got yourself a set of both front and rear adjustable camber arms. I'm running F2.4deg and R1.5 deg. It sometime scrubs in the rear bumper tab when I go over some dips/bumps in the road.

[d_evilz]

wheels came in today.
spec: 18x8 +35
still thinking weather to get 235/40/18 or 225/40/18
someone wanna lead me to the right direction?
lowered on 1 finger gap atm on 16" stockies. lol..

[MWAKU]

i think 225 is the best for 8 inch wide. 215 for stretch. 235 will be a bit fat

[d_evilz]

thanks for the reply MWAKU.
i might just go with the 235/40 for the lil bit of fat.lol

[Rein]

CL9 & CU2 Meet

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?159946-Accord-EURO-CL9-amp-CU2-EOM-Meet-Sunday-29th-January-2012

[MWAKU]

lol whats the max width and offset you can run at the rears with just natty camber, guards rolled. tuck is about 5mm.

[jzx_andy]

slightly rubbing against my rear bumper tabs around corners... can anyone give a diy on how to shave the tabs? is it even possible to shave part of that plastic without relocating the tabs?

cheers!

[TRaNz]

just cut them tabs, dont bother relocating them. ChefPeter from TSXClub told me they barely make any diff being there. So i cut off with a stanley knife.
I dont rub there anymore and the holding of the rear quarter to the rear bumper is practically the same.

[jzx_andy]

just cut them tabs, dont bother relocating them. ChefPeter from TSXClub told me they barely make any diff being there. So i cut off with a stanley knife.
I dont rub there anymore and the holding of the rear quarter to the rear bumper is practically the same.

sweet, was hoping it'd be that easy :)

[MWAKU]

why does it rub? i was running 9.5 but 45 sidewall on an 18" and it was rubbing too. but wouldnt it fix if i ran a 40 sidewall?

[racerwannabe]

Please peoples, start posting pics of your low offset wheels in this thread!

[TRaNz]

why does it rub? i was running 9.5 but 45 sidewall on an 18" and it was rubbing too. but wouldnt it fix if i ran a 40 sidewall?

coz the tab pokes out into the wheel well. and when your lowered....like quite low, the tyre is very close to it, when the car is in movement and comes across bumps in the road and dips, the car moves up n down and the tyres rub the tab every now and then.
for 18s 40 sidewall is spot on sir, 45 is like a bit too much. Also i recommend 225 for the 9.5, good stretch and still the load rating is above 91 for the CL9's =D

[MWAKU]

never had low offset but heres my wheels specs ive gone through

Work VS-XX: 18x8 +42 and x9 +42 (not 100% remembering correctly about offset though)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221726_2039629193034_1313402807_2389965_8058339_n. jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230240_2043667693994_1313402807_2395966_7258131_n. jpg

Axis Wheels: 18x8.5 +45 and 9.5 +45 (couldnt run these, tyres were too fat and was rubbing against my coils)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/381262_2709121569925_1313402807_3073670_1408034036 _n.jpg

BBS LM: 17x8 +40 and 17x9 +40 (not 100% on the offsets either, forget)

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/310256_2367294064451_1313402807_2805581_1477034_n. jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281962_2278792051956_1313402807_2673735_1982639_n. jpg

Volk CE28Ns: 17x8 +30 and x9 +35 (i think)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/376364_2776517534782_1313402807_3097721_749300904_ n.jpg

Stockies: 17x7 +??

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/386202_3025754365547_1313402807_3213798_1727623191 _n.jpg

and 19x8 +40

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/408800_3126745210255_1313402807_3253895_797564885_ n.jpg

[TRaNz]

18x8.5 +25
18x9.5 +25
and of course im 'slightly' lowered. =D

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/711/img3083rs.jpg

[jzx_andy]

why does it rub? i was running 9.5 but 45 sidewall on an 18" and it was rubbing too. but wouldnt it fix if i ran a 40 sidewall?

I'm running 18x9.5 +38 with 225/40 and it rubbed :P just when i was taking corners too quickly or where there's random bumps halfway through a turn

here's 18x8.5 +38 and 18x9.5 +38 with 225/40 allround when it had -0.5 deg of rear camber:

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405914_10150564127607733_557937732_8763434_5904736 69_n.jpg


i'll get some better pics soon! i'm running -1.5 degrees of camber and i'm pretty happy with the poke its got atm.. good balance between fitment and saving tyres :)

might go for a 5mm spacer up front to even it out.. but then id need my fronts rolled haha.

[x10Hz]

needs more lows and would look pretty good

[d_evilz]

heres my setup...18x8 +35 all around. tyres keep rubbing/scrubbing . looks like gotta get guards rolled :(
http://i41.tinypic.com/29mrck8.jpg

EDIT: question, should i raise the car or get the guards rolled? to prevent scrubbing/rubbing?

[Rein]

heres my setup...18x8 +35 all around. tyres keep rubbing/scrubbing . looks like gotta get guards rolled :(
http://i41.tinypic.com/29mrck8.jpg

EDIT: question, should i raise the car or get the guards rolled? to prevent scrubbing/rubbing?

Looks very nice! leave it as it is and roll the guards. thats a nice drop

[marquee]

Agree with rein just roll its a nice drop.

On a side note no wonder why you have 19s alfa 18s still look small

[Rein]

Agree with rein just roll its a nice drop.

On a side note no wonder why you have 19s alfa 18s still look small

Yeh thats why I went for 19s for my next wheel =) I had 18s before on my Silver Euro, and it looked abit too small.

[Phorist]

heres my setup...18x8 +35 all around. tyres keep rubbing/scrubbing . looks like gotta get guards rolled :(
http://i41.tinypic.com/29mrck8.jpg

EDIT: question, should i raise the car or get the guards rolled? to prevent scrubbing/rubbing?

that looks good, now I'm going to have to rethink what I'm going to put on mine.

[jzx_andy]

heres my setup...18x8 +35 all around. tyres keep rubbing/scrubbing . looks like gotta get guards rolled :(
http://i41.tinypic.com/29mrck8.jpg

EDIT: question, should i raise the car or get the guards rolled? to prevent scrubbing/rubbing?

if youre gonna get your guards rolled this week just baby it around till theyre rolled haha.. looking really tough dude :)

[dee-y]

heres my setup...18x8 +35 all around. tyres keep rubbing/scrubbing . looks like gotta get guards rolled :(
http://i41.tinypic.com/29mrck8.jpg

EDIT: question, should i raise the car or get the guards rolled? to prevent scrubbing/rubbing?

What camber are your running for both the front and rear and what tyre specs? I had x8 +38 all around for my first set and had no scrubbing issues.

[d_evilz]

What camber are your running for both the front and rear and what tyre specs? I had x8 +38 all around for my first set and had no scrubbing issues.

im running -1.5 at rears (i do have rear camber kit), front not 100% sure, pretty sure close to stock.
oh! just after i got my rear camber kit installed, had camber of +8 and toe of 12. scary shit. when driving it LOL

gonna have to raise the rear right abit tomorrow. not even on the other side lol

can someone pm their stiffness settings? i wanna compare :)

[Rein]

VIP Modular Wheels x Built To Order

Let me tell you guys about the excellent customer experience I had dealing with these 2 companies.

VIP Modular Wheels are obviously the maker of the wheels which are based in the US. www.vipmodular.com
And Built To Order are the Official Distributor for VIP Modular Wheels here in Aus http://www.facebook.com/BuiltToOrder.com.au

I got introduced to Tarik the owner of Built To Order a few months ago by Jason Hanif who was one of the Photographer that took shots of my silver euro back in the days. I've always wanted to get a set of VIP Modular Wheels, but I knew that getting those wheels would mean I would have to sell my Liver as they are very expensive.

Now usually when you buy a new set of wheels, you would just tell the supplier "Hi, can i please get a set of XXX Wheels in 19xXX +XX and 19xXX +XX" then you pay and wait 1-2 months and the wheels arrive. Or you would just buy what ever wheels they have in stock and hope that the wheels fit and thats good enough.

But the problem with that is, you're never satisfied with the fitment. Because most of the time when we order our set of wheels, we just guess and assume that the width and offset we ordered are the perfect size.

When I approached Tarik and told him that I wanted to get a set of VIP Modulars, he was very helpful. It wasn't just "What wheels do you want and what size" or "I have these wheels in stock in 19xXX and 19xXX for $XXXX"

He actually sent me a questionnaire as to what wheels I want, what size, the finish I want on the wheels, what sort of suspension work I have done to the car and wether I'm looking to do any guard works to it. Not only that, he also ask what sort of look i want to achieve with these new set of wheels, Tuck, Poke or Flush.

Then after I have filled out those questionnaires, he emailed all those details to the Wheel company who in my case is VIP Modular. Based on the finish and the look I want to achieve with these new wheels (FLUSH) VIP Modular then asked me to send them some pictures of cars (doesnt have to be the exact model as mine) that have the "look" i wanted to achieve with the new set of wheels. So I went to Stancenation.com and a few other websites and emailed them some pictures of a few cars.

Then VIP Modular would need to know how much room I have under the guards. Luckily in the states, they do have Accord Euros, which is called the Acura TSX. VIP Modular then tries find a TSX and measure the guards. They have about 5-7 ways of measuring the actual guards to determine what would be the best width and offset for the "look" i wanted to achieve and with the suspension work I have on the car.


This is the stage where im actually up to. I have paid for the wheels, and I'm just waiting for VIP Modular to finish measuring the TSX in the US so they can let me know their recommended width and offset. VIP have said "Don't stress, I know exactly what you want, I've seen the pictures and I'll do my best to get the best fitment."

The whole process have taken me about 3 weeks now since I first approached Tarik and we still have not finalised the specs for the wheels. It has been a slow and long process. But!! I do believe that it will all be worth it in the end. This wheel is a 3 piece fully forged custom built to order wheels, when you are paying big $$$ for a set of wheels, you expect top quality and fitment.

Hoping to finalise my order by this week and they said the wheels should arrive within 6-8 weeks.

I have requested for a custom finish. such as the paint, type of centre caps and bolts etc. Won't reveal too much =) Just have to wait and see.

Overall, it has been such a positive experience for me as a customer, as I know that they are investing the time to do their research and make sure that their customer is fully satisfied with their wheels and the fitment.

[Fredoops]

^^^^ sooo..... how poor will you be afterwards?

[Rein]

^^^^ sooo..... how poor will you be afterwards?

lol umnn... rice with sweet soy sauce everyday for the next few month for breakfast lunch and dinner poor?!?!?!

[marquee]

Ill buy you some eggs and you will be set wheels more important

[MWAKU]

ok need some advice

17 x 9.0, +25 offset

and

18 x 8.5, +30 offset (fronts) + 18 x 9.5, +38 offset (rears)

will the scrub with 235 45 17 and 235 40 18 tyres, respectively? or should i get a thinner tyre?

My experience is that i had 9.5 +45 on the rear last time, BUT with 245/45/18 tyre (which was thick sidewall) so it started rubbing against the bumper tab support screw. But ive also run 17x9 +35 on 255/45/17, but that didn't rub (note this was 17s with 45 sidewall, so the whole diamater of the wheel is smaller then the 18s with the same 45 sidewall). So im assuming if i keep with this same size diamater, using 235/40/18, it shouldn't rub? But then i dont know, cause the 17s where 0.5 less inch wide. But i assume its size tyre thats more important, as thats what wraps around?

This is the 17x9 +35 at the rear with 255/45/17 no scrub

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/376364_2776517534782_1313402807_3097721_749300904_ n.jpg

This is 18x9.5 +45 with 245/45/18. Scrubs and also scrapes on one side with the coilover.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381262_2709121569925_1313402807_3073670_1408034036 _n.jpg

And this is just a picture to show the height of my car. (note that these are 19s, same whole wheel diamater as the 17s, as its 225/35/19) No scrubs either, but this was only an 8 inch wide wheel all round.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/404327_3126755730518_1313402807_3253904_530974194_ n.jpg

[moogle]

hi will 19" x 8.5 rims and tyres of 245/35 R19 fit on a normal height euro cl9? sorry for being noob..

[dee-y]

hi will 19" x 8.5 rims and tyres of 245/35 R19 fit on a normal height euro cl9? sorry for being noob..

Might wanna mention offset as well mate... And btw at stock height that will look mexican as

[MWAKU]

any help on the size i want????? :(

[felixd]

lol umnn... rice with sweet soy sauce everyday for the next few month for breakfast lunch and dinner poor?!?!?!

mi goreng ??

[felixd]

any help on the size i want????? :(

18x9.5 offset +35
18x11 offset +10
Phatt camber

[dee-y]

Hey MWAKU, so you wanted to keep the 9.5+45 but this time use a proper 40 sidewall and on a slimmer width of 235? From my exp with 9.5+38, 45 could still possibly rub on the inside even with a 235. I ran 235/45/17 on my rears, and though they didn't scrub, there wasn't a hell of a lot of clearance on the inside. What camber were you running?

Could be wrong, but just my 2c from exp. :)

Or have I misread your post completely lol

[MWAKU]

im just running natural camber, which looks cambered enough, everyone thinks im running a camber kit when they're driving behind me. i dont want excessive camber just to fit wheels. i wont be going +45, but some like +20? so yeh

how about 20x10, unsure of offset but running 255/30/20 tyres (rear) and (front) 20x8.5 +?? 235/35/20. no idea why his got a different side wall, but it looks all the wheels look the same diamater in the pics.. but yeah. he goes its all the same diamater, but because the wheels are wider at the back someshit something bla bla, made no sense to me at all.

from my experience, runnin 255 i was clear at the rear, no scrubs (255/45/17), and so im assuming (255/30/20) would be like running the same thing, since the rolling diamater of the wheels are the same and the width is still the same in regards to the tyre?

"mate , have gone a lower profile for the rear cause the wider the tyre the higher the profile is, so the rear tyres are the same height as the front. " lol wtf?

[Rein]

18x9.5 offset +35
18x11 offset +10
Phatt camber

Hey felix, what was the specs you had for your SSR SP1s? or WORK MEISTERS?

[felixd]

its x 9.5 +15

[ekdez]

Rein,
What model rim did you get from VIP Mod?
Last time i spoke to forgot his name, but he was really nice, he said there would be more designs out this year and to check back before i commit to a purchase.. how nice hey.

you can PM me if you want.. i just dont want the same as someone else in AUS lol.

[Rein]

its x 9.5 +15

SSR Prof 18x9.5 +15 All round?

[Rein]

Rein,
What model rim did you get from VIP Mod?
Last time i spoke to forgot his name, but he was really nice, he said there would be more designs out this year and to check back before i commit to a purchase.. how nice hey.

you can PM me if you want.. i just dont want the same as someone else in AUS lol.

im getting the VX310, which one you planning to get? one mate ordered VX210 and my other 2 mates ordered VX110.

lol yeh dont get the same one.. spoke to VIP and they said they not releasing any new models until 2013.