Rim sizes, numbers etc

[waffelhead]

Hi guys, I'm looking at getting some 16" rims for my stock 98 dc2. Can someone explain the difference between these two for me. And other than getting tyres for them, is it a straight fit on? I've tried doing some searching about rims etc but was getting myself confused and lost.

GT3 16x7.0 40 5X114.3 73 Royal White
GT3 16x7.0 40 4X100 67.1 Royal White

Nick

[Mugen Civic]

Hi guys, I'm looking at getting some 16" rims for my stock 98 dc2. Can someone explain the difference between these two for me. And other than getting tyres for them, is it a straight fit on? I've tried doing some searching about rims etc but was getting myself confused and lost.

GT3 16x7.0 40 5X114.3 73 Royal White
GT3 16x7.0 40 4X100 67.1 Royal White

Nick

the 5x114.3 and 4x100 is the number of studs x the spacing between the diagonal studs

i think your 98 dc2 is 4x100

[waffelhead]

the 5x114.3 and 4x100 is the number of studs x the spacing between the diagonal studs

i think your 98 dc2 is 4x100

Yeah im still using the orignal 4 stud. so if i was to buy those rims, just a matter of getting tyres and done?

[mnc]

yeah pretty much, It should fit pretty good.

16x7 +40

4x100

and for tyres, Something like 205/45/16 is good.

(p.s. dont get nexen tyres ==)

[waffelhead]

yeah pretty much, It should fit pretty good.

16x7 +40

4x100

and for tyres, Something like 205/45/16 is good.

(p.s. dont get nexen tyres ==)

My uncle has a friend up there who runs a tyre joint somewhere near ontario, and was telling me he can get me tyres from there. They would be just as good from there as it would be here right? so if i tell my uncle i need 4 (205/45/16) tyres. should be fine?

whats some good brands to get? i dont want expensive ones as i dont do track work, just something good for the street.

[T-onedc2]

I have 16x7 4x100 +44 Work CR Kai with 205/45 tyres.

I have approx 4mm between tyre to suspension struts and less space between outside of tyre and guard. I don't scrape during full suspension travel or during turning at all, and my guards are not rolled either.

I think +40 might be just ok, very close though.

[waffelhead]

I have 16x7 4x100 +44 Work CR Kai with 205/45 tyres.

I have approx 4mm between tyre to suspension struts and less space between outside of tyre and guard. I don't scrape during full suspension travel or during turning at all, and my guards are not rolled either.

I think +40 might be just ok, very close though.

Thats pretty close lol. I havent had my car lowered yet, so once they go on ill get it lowered just enough so that i dont have any issues

[T-onedc2]

With my setup I've driven the open road fully loaded boot and back seat and two passengers over those big sweeping drops and rises at high speed (100-110km/h) getting full suspension travel with no scraping or nasty bumps, so very happy about that.

I'm interested to hear how you go, keep us posted :)

[waffelhead]

With my setup I've driven the open road fully loaded boot and back seat and two passengers over those big sweeping drops and rises at high speed (100-110km/h) getting full suspension travel with no scraping or nasty bumps, so very happy about that.

I'm interested to hear how you go, keep us posted :)

Sounds great! what springs are good to run? im not 100% on whats good as i dont have a large background with honda. but i do know that kings springs are good. Just hoping this xmas turns out for the best dollar wise, so i can have the car lowered and running gt3's as soon as i can :)

[T-onedc2]

Kings springs are the ones "not" to use, they are cheap and they sag.

I have Spoon progressives with Type R shocks, very good combo IMO

[waffelhead]

Kings springs are the ones "not" to use, they are cheap and they sag.

I have Spoon progressives with Type R shocks, very good combo IMO

OHHHH, well i come from a commodore background and they are the ones to use lmao!

how much did your setup cost? i have no idea how much a suspension setup would cost! any help would be very welcomed!

[T-onedc2]

Spoon progressives approx $500
Type R (ITR) shocks (2nd hand) $150-250ish, or get Koni Yellows or Bilsteins

To fit ITR shocks you need to fit ITR rear lower control arms $250ish

I also have 24mm ITR front sway bar, 23mm JDM ITR 98 spec rear sway bar (which requires a rear subframe reinforcement such as Beaks os ASR)

I purchased springs from JDM Concept, and the rest from JDM Yard.

[waffelhead]

Spoon progressives approx $500
Type R (ITR) shocks (2nd hand) $150-250ish, or get Koni Yellows or Bilsteins

To fit ITR shocks you need to fit ITR rear lower control arms $250ish

I also have 24mm ITR front sway bar, 23mm JDM ITR 98 spec rear sway bar (which requires a rear subframe reinforcement such as Beaks os ASR)

I purchased springs from JDM Concept, and the rest from JDM Yard.

Thats already blown out of my budget. id like to spend around the 600ish mark or there abouts. im not gonna track my car. just want it lowered but still be able to zip around nice and quick.

any ideas without going over board? I dont have the fund to do everything right now.

[T-onedc2]

If you can avoid ITR shocks then you don't need the control arms either, so maybe Koni shocks for VTi-R with ITR springs fitted, but these are only slightly lower at the front than your stock springs.

Could always go only Kings springs and live with it too I guess.

[waffelhead]

If you can avoid ITR shocks then you don't need the control arms either, so maybe Koni shocks for VTi-R with ITR springs fitted, but these are only slightly lower at the front than your stock springs.

Could always go only Kings springs and live with it too I guess.

hmm, i think i might give the suspension upgrade a wait til i save up a little more money.

Seeing as your setup only cost around the $1000 mark approx. id rather do it right the first time.

[waffelhead]

Anyone know of a good place to order some ROTA GT3's?

[LLS]

We have a trader here call Rota Australia, try there

[waffelhead]

Thanks, I've been looking at a website (in the US) that are selling them for approx 700-750aud.

http://www.nfcperformance.com/16x70-4x100-royal-p-1993.html

heard of these guys?

[waffelhead]

Quick question, my stock dc2 is soon to be lowered on king spring lows and im looking at getting some wheels too. Ive found a set that are 17x7 4x100 +42.

Im just wondering if these will fit fine?

[eg5civic]

should fit fine

[waffelhead]

what size tyre should i be looking at?

[Bludger]

17x7

you should get 205/40/17

didn't people tell you not to get king springs?

[waffelhead]

King springs are good enough for what i want, im only after a small drop and i cant afford coilovers and what not.

[migoreng]

didn't people tell you not to get king springs?

don't get them because?
i've had mine for over 1.5 years without problems...i have been through a couple natio runs with quite a bit of speed and i do spirited driving regularly...
so what do you want to tell me? that i will crash and die next week?
:eek: