dc2r with dc5r wheels [Archive]

marky53

25-02-2010, 11:38 AM

Ive got my dc2r with dc5r wheels and running a 205/50/16 series tyre (got these tyres before the coils) Ive now fitted coilovers and have dropped the car about an inch all round. I have two scenarios below which will help me to lower the car another half inch.

Should I keep the dc5r wheels and change to a lower profile eg. 45 or 40?
Or should I ditch the wheels and get original dc2r wheels?

These are my options at the moment so keep these in mind when making suggestions

MWAKU

25-02-2010, 12:48 PM

i think the height will stay the same? if anything if u get a lower profile it might make it look higher? as the wheels will look smaller

marky53

25-02-2010, 12:52 PM

i think the height will stay the same? if anything if u get a lower profile it might make it look higher? as the wheels will look smaller

at the moment i cant go any lower because the tyres hit the guards when turning. So my choices are:

keep wheels but get a lower profile (is the offset on these wheels ok to clear) and lower the car or get the stock rims put a low profile and lower.

MWAKU

25-02-2010, 12:54 PM

oh i get ya now lol. i would got the dc2r with lower profiles, i never liked the dc5r rims so yeh.

p3akin

25-02-2010, 12:55 PM

his asking what should he do to let him lower the car even more.. but i have one more option: camber kits

IEVAQ8

25-02-2010, 01:31 PM

go back to stock dc2r wheels and run 205/50/15 and slam it........ ;)

marky53

01-03-2010, 08:28 AM

hahah thanks tom, but I want it to be driveable, so only want a 1.5 inch drop at the most.......

at the moment I dont have any stock wheels, but am looking around for a pair in good nick .I want to know if I can thrown on some lower profiles on my current wheels and clear the guards.

does anyone have any pictures of a dc2r with dc5r rims and dumped?

r3ckless

01-03-2010, 10:24 AM

i have dc5r wheels + tyres if interested, gunmetal in colour.

marky53

01-03-2010, 10:37 AM

i have dc5r wheels + tyres if interested, gunmetal in colour.

ive already got dc5r wheels...... but looking for pics of dc2r with dc5r wheels and low.....

SHI-FTY

02-03-2010, 05:08 PM

WATAJK

02-03-2010, 05:19 PM

deres a guy i saw in d goldcoast in jan he had a black dc2r wif dc5r wheels it looked reaallly really good n perfect height on it!, if only i can remember his plates we might be able to get him to post up some pics!

My mate nathan has a Red DC2R and is running DC5R rims on his...
Ill tell him to get on here and talk to you about it

marky53

03-03-2010, 08:02 AM

My mate nathan has a Red DC2R and is running DC5R rims on his...
Ill tell him to get on here and talk to you about it

that would be awesome mate.... Im keen to hear how much lower the car is compared to stock and what tyres he is running......

marky53

18-09-2010, 04:55 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread. As mentioned earlier, I have a dc2r with dc5r wheels and need some help with tyres. I finally found some pics of the look I am going for. Does anyone know what these tyres are?

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6257/dsc1992eg4.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4161/dsc1973dl0.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5446/dsc1968fa1.jpg

pure_na

18-09-2010, 05:32 PM

my god that's a clean looking dc2r

have you spoken to anyone not on the forums? cos i would say go to a shop (tyre shop, mechanic who knows a lot (there's a few o fthem lol)) and ask, because it looks like it's just what you said - low profile tyres.

khoae86

18-09-2010, 07:09 PM

okay dude... 3 steps

1 go gallery...
2 go to integra.......
3 look at the second photo

the second photo is of a black dc2R with Black DC5R rims

it is running on 205/45 R 16 and he isnt having any dramas...

DCZ 18C

19-09-2010, 11:29 AM

theres the picture

r3ckless

19-09-2010, 12:18 PM

posting onthis thread for a clean dc2r!

marky53

19-09-2010, 01:07 PM

theres the picture

Thanks guys. Is that with stock suspension?

DCZ 18C

20-09-2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks guys. Is that with stock suspension?

nahh i have it on lowered springs... that is all

marky53

20-09-2010, 02:43 PM

nahh i have it on lowered springs... that is all

So I assume you are not rubbing the guards at all? Even at full lock?

With the lowering springs how much lower is the car from stock?

Do you think I would be better off with a 205/40 tyre?

teggiboy

20-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Dude, I believe we've had this discussion before. 215/40/16. I even offered to sell you some but you declined

DCZ 18C

20-09-2010, 04:52 PM

nahh no rubbing at all even at full lock ....
im not 100% sure how much its droped coz it was done almost 2 yrs ago i think it was like an inch at the front and an inch and a half on the back... but dont quote me on that coz as i said im not 100% sure.....
and id do what pure_NA said just go to a tire shop and get them to help you on ur issues ... theyd probably be the most help....

and im running mine on 205/45 R 16 tires and they seem to be working well on my car....

marky53

20-09-2010, 04:56 PM

Dude, I believe we've had this discussion before. 215/40/16. I even offered to sell you some but you declined

yeah but I'm trying to find out what tyres the white dc2r above has. also keen to hear others thoughts and experiences before I buy tyres.....

would it be stupid to put 205/40 on the front and 215/40 on the rear? Or is it better to get the same all round? 205 or 215 all round?

teggiboy

20-09-2010, 10:49 PM

Get the same profile all around man.... why would you want a lower profile in the front anyway? 215/40/16 is perfect. No rubbing issues even on full lock and it looks perfect. Plus u have coilovers, so u can adjust the height accordingly

marky53

21-09-2010, 08:18 AM

Nah I asked if it's worth getting 205/40 on the front and 215/40 on the rear. When I first got my car it had 225 on the rear!

I'm starting to lean towards 215 all round. Need to think about a reasonable tyre to buy now. Any suggestions?