FD/FN2/EP3 Wheel Setup Guide

[kilk86]

Hi guys. I am looking to purchase eneki rpf1 for my fd civic. they are 18 x 9 +35. Ive got stock suspension. will the wheels fit the car and what tyres should i use.. 225/40/18?? Thanksss

[JOhnnyFD]

those specs will fit.. i had 18"rims with 225/40 tyres and dropped down by around 2cm and fit fine with no scrubs

[heyalannn]

Hi guys,

I just upgraded my wheels to 18X8.5+30 on the rear and +35 on front. My car is on stock height, and it seems to rub my guards when having passengers on the back and turning/going over humps. Would you rather recommended changing the rears to +35 or getting my guards rolled?

Also, what's the perfect tyre size recommended? Ozzy tyres gave me 215/35R18, which proves to be too small, but I really can't do anything now, beside buy new tyres...

Cheers.

[JOhnnyFD]

shouldve went 225/40 or bigger

get ur guards rolled as uve already got ur rims unless u change exchange to +35

[heyalannn]

shouldve went 225/40 or bigger

get ur guards rolled as uve already got ur rims unless u change exchange to +35

I'm on stock height, and I got my guards rolled. I'm running 18X8.5+35. Would 225/45R18 fit with no problem? I wanna run bigger tyres...

[JOhnnyFD]

it should be no problem, u got ur guards rolled too and stock height would fit those tyres fine

[heyalannn]

it should be no problem, u got ur guards rolled too and stock height would fit those tyres fine

Another question, I want to know if my car will go higher or lower.

Old setup: 17x7.5+48 with 215/45R17
New setup: 18x8.5+30 with 225/40R18

& I'm planning to go with a bigger tyres 225/45R18. Or is it safer/better to go with 225/40R18?

[JOhnnyFD]

use this http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

compared to ur old setup, 225/40 would raise ur car abit higher than stock, going 225/45 would raise it higher, due to the total circumference of the whole wheel being larger than ur stock

[heyalannn]

Considering my current wheel setup 18X8.5+35 with 215/40R18. I want to add spacers, what would be the perfect amount without needing to camber? I've also rolled my guards. I'm considering 15 or 20mm? Would 20mm cause to my problems?

[iou]

Can you guys help me with these question. Thanks

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+32 and tyres ???
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+32 and tyre ???
Suspension: ???
Guard Modifications: ???
Issues with Setup: ???

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9+28 and tyres ???
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9+28 and tyres ???
Suspension: ???
Guard Modifications: ???
Issues with Setup: ???

And 1 more noob question. Different off set we will get different looking. Is it true? The wheel 17x9 which offset will you choose? +28 or +38

[tmach]

Can you guys help me with these question. Thanks

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+32 and tyres ???
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+32 and tyre ???
Suspension: ???
Guard Modifications: ???
Issues with Setup: ???

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9+28 and tyres ???
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9+28 and tyres ???
Suspension: ???
Guard Modifications: ???
Issues with Setup: ???

And 1 more noob question. Different off set we will get different looking. Is it true? The wheel 17x9 which offset will you choose? +28 or +38

You would be fine running 17x8 +32. I Run the the same offset and width with 225/45 tyres without too many problems

Suspension: coilovers
Guard Modifications: rolled guards
Issues with Setup: scrubbing guard lining on bumps

As of the 17x9 +28 I'm not too sure but i assume you would need a fait bit of camber to fit that

[iou]

You would be fine running 17x8 +32. I Run the the same offset and width with 225/45 tyres without too many problems

Suspension: coilovers
Guard Modifications: rolled guards
Issues with Setup: scrubbing guard lining on bumps

As of the 17x9 +28 I'm not too sure but i assume you would need a fait bit of camber to fit that

Thanks for your help.

[dannyhuynh]

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +37 and tyres 225/40R18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +42 and tyre 225/40R18
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: ???

Hey guys wondering if the wheel setup would fit without any scrubbing or any problems?
Thanks in advance :)

[jprak]

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +37 and tyres 225/40R18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +42 and tyre 225/40R18
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: ???

Hey guys wondering if the wheel setup would fit without any scrubbing or any problems?
Thanks in advance :)

may need to roll guards if having passengers at rear.
but overall should be ok :)

[envoytheguy]

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +32 and tyres 225/40R18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +32 and tyre 225/40R18
Suspension: lowered on buddyclub coilovers
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: ???

Hey guys wondering if I should get 225/40 tyres or 215/40 tyres? I will be rolling the rear guards soon. Will I run into problems with the 225/40 tyres with this setup? thanks :)

[dannyhuynh]

may need to roll guards if having passengers at rear.
but overall should be ok :)

Thanks :) now I gotta find a guard roller haha

[heyalannn]

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +32 and tyres 225/40R18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +32 and tyre 225/40R18
Suspension: lowered on buddyclub coilovers
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: ???

Hey guys wondering if I should get 225/40 tyres or 215/40 tyres? I will be rolling the rear guards soon. Will I run into problems with the 225/40 tyres with this setup? thanks :)


I would go with 215/40. Giving it more stretch will be better suited since you're sizing up on wheels. I'm running 18x8.5+35 with 215/40 & it's perfect.

[heyalannn]

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +37 and tyres 225/40R18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +42 and tyre 225/40R18
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: ???

Hey guys wondering if the wheel setup would fit without any scrubbing or any problems?
Thanks in advance :)

With an offset of 42 at the rear, you wouldn't need any mods. but I would rather go with 215/40 than 225/40.

[envoytheguy]

I would go with 215/40. Giving it more stretch will be better suited since you're sizing up on wheels. I'm running 18x8.5+35 with 215/40 & it's perfect.

Thanks for the reply man. I'll give it a try and report how it goes.

[Honda_FD]

Hey Guys,
Stupid question but what lug nut size does an FD civic use?
I have Accord Euro CL7 Sports wheels on it atm and im looking into getting some Rays Engineering
Lugnuts for it.

Or can i just get an set of 20?

[Honda_FD]

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+55 and 225/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+55 and 225/45/17
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: Cannot run with coils

Why cant this setup run with coils? Isnt 17x7+55 (195 tyres instead of 225)
the standard wheel size?

[Baygon]

Hey Guys,
Stupid question but what lug nut size does an FD civic use?
I have Accord Euro CL7 Sports wheels on it atm and im looking into getting some Rays Engineering
Lugnuts for it.

Or can i just get an set of 20?

12 x 1.5

[Honda_FD]

Okay. thanks

[dnapol]

hey guys, got 17x8.5+30 on the rear of my ep3 with a 225/45/17. Question is, im scrubbing on -2 camber and was wondering how I go about removing or grinding down the rear bumper tabs ? (my guard roll clears the tyre)

[jprak]

Hey guys what Will I need to fit 17x9 +35 BBS LMs
I've decided to run 225 rear and 215 front
I know I would need camber arms for rear and need my guards rolled.

Was wondering what else is needed or changes to be made for this to fit

Car currently running 215/45/17 F&R
front; 1.5" drop
Rear; 1.4" drop
Springs

[lolmclol]

Maybe 215/40/17 just to be safe ~

[butterfingers]

Hey guys what Will I need to fit 17x9 +35 BBS LMs
I've decided to run 225 rear and 215 front
I know I would need camber arms for rear and need my guards rolled.

Was wondering what else is needed or changes to be made for this to fit

Car currently running 215/45/17 F&R
front; 1.5" drop
Rear; 1.4" drop
Springs

ill trade you 40 ingers at defqon for your LMs

[lolmclol]

I wonder what ingers are ;-)


*also hoping to make it to defqon this year*

[envoytheguy]

Heres an update to my setup:

Car Model: Civic FD1
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9+32 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +32 215/40/18
Suspension: Buddyclub N+ coilover lowered to tuck one finger tyre
Guard Modifications: Front and rear guards rolled flat. Rear bumper tab shaved.
Issues with Setup: Front wheels rub a little on fast turns and midcorner bumps (thinner tyre might help). No problems with rear even with full load.

[Honda_FD]

Anyone know a good website that sells good genuine Japanese wheels? or someone in Melbourne besides OTR
Preferable in the 17" range. doesnt matter if second hand or not.

Thanks

[SharkChu]

Anyone know a good website that sells good genuine Japanese wheels? or someone in Melbourne besides OTR
Preferable in the 17" range. doesnt matter if second hand or not.

Thanks

Also interested. Thanks!

[steevanhoong]

Hey guys! I'm new to this forum and this is going to be my first post LOL I just wanted to ask if my Enkei RPF1's 17x9 +45 with 225/45/17 tyres will scrub etc. fuel lining, struts? I'm also running the car on stock suspension. Thanks!

[dannyhuynh]

Hey guys what kind of suspension setup would i need to achieve a drop leaving a 1-1.5 finger gap? what i mean is how much i should be lowering the car
Currently running 18x8.5 +37(front) / +42 (rear) and tyre 225/40R18

Thanks!

[Honda_FD]

Hey guys what kind of suspension setup would i need to achieve a drop leaving a 1-1.5 finger gap? what i mean is how much i should be lowering the car
Currently running 18x8.5 +37(front) / +42 (rear) and tyre 225/40R18

Thanks!

You can just get lowered springs but I would personally get coilovers. My theory is Do it once, Do it right.
I know its expensive but its worth it. You can adjust your height down to the last mm you want it to be. Also has Damper
adjustment which is very handy.

And as for your wheels. I think if you drop your car 1.5" you will most likely rub unless you go for 215/40/18 tyres.

[martymil]

Car Model: 2004 EP3R
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 225/40/18 continental Contac 3 Sports
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 225/40/18 continental Contac 3 Sports
Suspension: Bilstein Shocks stock Springs Whiteline adjustable 24mm rear swaybar
Guard Modifications:None
Issues with Setup: None

[Perry]

Car Model: 2004 EP3R
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 225/40/18 continental Contac 3 Sports
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 225/40/18 continental Contac 3 Sports
Suspension: Bilstein Shocks stock Springs Whiteline adjustable 24mm rear swaybar
Guard Modifications:None
Issues with Setup: None

How low is your car? I recall anything x8 +45 on the rear is pretty close the trail arm?

[martymil]

I was stock hight but no problems at all mind you I had camber bolts in front and camber top links in rear with a custom wheel alignment no problems what so ever

I was running 1 deg front and 1.5 rear which is less then stock to improve rear end grip.

[simmy]

Hey fellas, just a quick question.

if i run 17 x 8 +32 wheels with 225/45 on stock height/no guards rolled.

will i have problems? i've had a quick look in this thread, and issues i may expect is just full car/dips or potholes

most probably if i hit a big dip/bump.

how about full car?

need quick response please, thanks heaps in advance, will give rep.

[lolmclol]

:thumbsup:

[martymil]

Its almost guaranteed to hit not so much if your car is not full, but when loaded for sure

My setup was about 2mm of the guard from memory

[Honda_FD]

Hey fellas, just a quick question.

if i run 17 x 8 +32 wheels with 225/45 on stock height/no guards rolled.

will i have problems? i've had a quick look in this thread, and issues i may expect is just full car/dips or potholes

most probably if i hit a big dip/bump.

how about full car?

need quick response please, thanks heaps in advance, will give rep.

Depends what car. But you'll be fine!
Try going for 215/45/17 instead.

My front wheels are like that. no problems


Also, Does anyone know the Coilover Spring Size for the 8th Gen Civics?

Thinking about putting Stiffer springs on my HKS Coilovers

[lolmclol]

Honda Civic FN


Car Model: FN2 (Stock)
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+55 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+55 and 225/40/18
Suspension: Stock/coils
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+30 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+35 and 225/40/18
Suspension: 2.5deg camber front, stock rear
Guard Modifications: The front was helped by running -2.5 deg camber but still needed some cutting of the guard liner and trimming of the fenders.
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9+45 and 245/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7.5+35 and 225/45/17
Suspension: 2.5deg camber front, stock rear
Guard Modifications: The front was helped by running -2.5 deg camber but still needed some cutting of the guard liner and trimming of the fenders.
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+38 and 235/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+38 and 235/45/17
Suspension: 2.5deg camber front, stock rear
Guard Modifications: The rears really sit flush with the guard, it was rubbing the guard by some 2mm which I trimmed off. The front was helped by running -2.5 deg camber but still needed some cutting of the guard liner and trimming of the fenders.
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 16x8+38 and 225/50/16
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 16x8+38 and 225/50/16
Suspension: 2.5deg camber front, stock rear
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None



How do 17's look on the FN2 compared to the stock 18s? Can't find a picture of one. I'm looking at getting one and have some 17x8+42 CR Kais I'd be interested in fitting.

those will fit fine
though 17s look rather tiny on a FN2

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4844/001yle.jpg
http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r384/milba1112/DSC_0056-2.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2808/dscn1303oy4.jpg
http://http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/Sena-FN2_01.jpg
http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/6449/picture079er8.jpg




Car Model: FN2

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 215/40
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 215/40
Suspension: stock & coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: no issues

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +35 235/35
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +35 235/35
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: slight rear scrub on extreme bumps, fine with passengers

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5 +45 225/45
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5 +45 225/45
Suspension: stock & coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: none

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8 +40 215/45
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +38 235/40
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: slight scrub in rear on extreme bumps

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +44 225/45
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +44 225/45
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: none

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +22 235/45 (semi)
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +22 235/45 (semi)
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: front clears, rear sticks out about 1in each side

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +22
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9 +38
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: waiting for tyres




Also tried:

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x9.5 +35 255/40
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8.5 +40 225/45
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: rears fit easy, front stick out a cm or 2 on each side




I'm currently running:

Not 19's, but I can't imagine you having much issues if you go with lower profile tires. Plenty of guys running 19's in the UK. I'm running:

Car model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8+40 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8+40 and 225/40/18
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: n/a

[lolmclol]

Honda Civic EP


i'll play:

Car Model: EP3 (Stock)
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+45 and 205/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+45 and 205/45/17
Suspension: Stock/coils
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: EP3
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+38 and 215/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+38 and 215/45/17
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: pretty much the most agressive offset without more -ve camber

Car Model: EP3
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+42 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+42 and 225/40/18
Suspension: Stock/Coils
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None




test fitted my new wheels today: BBS mesh 16x7.5 +24, 205/55/16
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00285-1.jpg?t=1287311078http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00293.jpg?t=1287311206

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00297.jpg?t=1287294161http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00301.jpg?t=1287294164

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00299.jpg?t=1287294263




quickly bolted these up today, before I put them back on the 180 and sold them with it :(
shame I can't keep them and shame I didn't have time to lower the ep first...

17x9 +30, 215/45 yoko s drives

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00386-1.jpg?t=1289727442
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00387-1.jpg?t=1289727779
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/DSC00388-1.jpg?t=1289727787




fitted my new wheels today... thought I'd post up some pics and info for reference...
Rays Gram Lights 57s 16x8 +38, 205/55/16, stock suspension, unmolested guards

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_6564-1.jpg?t=1298538772

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_6571-1.jpg?t=1298538772


Yep they are r33 GTR wheels, 17x9 +30 offset... aka "GTR offset"

Not sure if they scrub on the inner arms, or guard liners as I never rolled on that set up. I only bolted it on to take a pic. (They didn't foul on anything when bolting them up).

I have purchased another set though, since selling the 180 & I've only bolted up one on the front of the car so far after lowering it. I put 215/45/17 yoko S drives on them all round. With the current height I'm at (approx 1 finger between the guard and tyre) the wheels stuck out about 25-30mm? The corner/edge where the side wall meets the tread sits almost flush with the guard, sticks out about 3-5mm. I'm sure with the car a little lower and about 1.5 neg camber it should tuck in nicely. I'm assuming it will rub on the guard liners on the front. Rears I'm waiting to roll the rears first, install the coilovers and camber arms, before I put them on. Only trouble I can see would be clearance on the rear trailing arms.

a 17x9 +30 compared to your 16x8 +30 (+15 effective offset)
inner clearance: 28mm less
outer position: retract by 2mm

I guess check your inner clearances and go from there, atm your effective offset sticks out 2mm more than the r33 gtr wheels. So nah they won't be hanging out too far... Unless you're planning on getting a 9" rim in a lower offset?

Not sure what car ur referring to though, but I assume its a dc2r? or maybe u have a ep3?

Any pics of your current wheels, on the car?


Hey man, yeah it's for an ep3. I've rolled the fron and rear guards already.
When u say retract outer position by 2mm, do you mean it won't hang out as much from my current setup by 2mm?
I'll take a pic when I can, probably this afternoon.

Is that a 215 on the 9" rim? I was thinking of running 205/35 or 40. How much of a stretch was it?
Will it need start-ya-bastard to get it on? Lol.


Correct, it won't hang out as much as your wheels by 2mm.
Yep I was/am running a 215/45/17 on the 9' rims... Mild stretch imo. I've also run a 215/40/17 on the same rim, similar amount of stretch, just looks smaller (I ran them on the front of the 180 to stop the scrubbing issues).

205/40's on a 9" rim is a fair stretch, I don't think I would feel safe rolling on a 35 profile tyre! (hard cornering, hitting a pot hole etc)
There some pics in here http://www.tyrestretch.com/
of a 205/40/17 on a 17x9, you'll be able to see the edge of the tyre is more vertical, the rim protector bit will sit further away from the rim lip. Where as a 215 will curve slightly over the rim lip, that's if the tyres have those rim protector bits. The amount of stretch will also be dependant on what brand tyre u use, some will run wider than others in the same size.

I'd go a 205/45, if you really want to get a 205... at least that way you'll be closer to having your speedo almost correct.


That size looks to be fine, from what I have seen already on some EP's set up for grip... Similar setup's I have been looking at were a 17x9 +35, one was running 235/45's the other 245/40's. Both have rolled guards all round.

The 17x8.5 +31 will sit in, retract by 2mm compared to the 17x9 +35. The tyre/wheel will sit quite flush with the front guards, the of amount poke/flushness will be dependant on what height and camber your at. More if your higher, less if your lower etc...

I am in the process of fitting my 17x8 +38, 245/40's to the front of my EP, will get back to how it goes in regards to how it handles/performs. I reckon a 235/45 on the 8.5 should be pretty sweet!




Car Model: EP3R
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 + 30 , 235/40/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 + 30 , 215/40/17
Suspension: Coilovers
Guard Modifications: Rear Guards rolled, Front Guard to be rolled as it scrubs from time to time.




17x8 +30 will sit flush to slight poke, depending on your final height and camber. You should be fine running the 225`s. I'd look into getting rear camber arms to correct your negative camber. Fronts you most likely will need a roll, and maybe trim the splash guards.

Only pics i have for reference:

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/17x8531-1.jpg?t=1319712382

17x8.5 +31, unsure of tyre size and camber. Your potential set up will sit in/retract 5mm compared to above.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/IMG_7706-1.jpg

17x8 +38, 245/40, i was at approximately -1.0 camber. Your set up will sit out a further 8mm compared to the enkei`s.

Rears i don't have any good pics at similar height, for reference.

Here's a pic from ephatch.com

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k80/lbkiml/EP3/HX0Q0495.jpg

17x8 +38 with 235/45/17. Mild drop with ~1.1 degree camber. Your set up will sit out a further 8mm, running the 225`s you may need to dial in -1.5 maybe more to tuck the tyre in.




Running 17x9 +20 with 215/45/17 all round.

Got a new set of wheels/tyres coming in for track setup the next few weeks:

17x9 +35 245/40/17
17x8.5 +30 225/45/17

Will be interesting to see what I need to run them. Panel beater said he can space my guards for me if I need more clearance. Hoping to run no more than -2.5 degree camber at the fronts but should have enough adjustability to go to -3.5 if I need to. Not sure how well that will go for handling though. Time will tell!




Car Model: 2004 EP3R
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 225/40/18 continental Contac 3 Sports
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +45 225/40/18 continental Contac 3 Sports
Suspension: Bilstein Shocks stock Springs Whiteline adjustable 24mm rear swaybar
Guard Modifications:None
Issues with Setup: None

[lolmclol]

Honda Civic FD


I'll start with some of mine

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+45 and 215/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+45 and 215/45/17
Suspension: Stock, Spring, Coils, Bags
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+55 and 225/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x7+55 and 225/45/17
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: Cannot run with coils

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+55 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+55 and 225/40/18
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: Cannot run with coils

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 20x8.5+45 and 225/30/20
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 20x8.5+42 and 235/30/20
Suspension: Springs and Coils
Guard Modifications: Rears Rolled
Issues with Setup: Front rim runs too close to the coils for comfort

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+42 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+42 and 225/40/18
Suspension: Coils
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+42 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5+42 and 235/40/18
Suspension: Coils
Guard Modifications: Rears rolled
Issues with Setup: None

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8+38 and 225/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x9+38 and 225/35/19
Suspension: Coils
Guard Modifications: All round rolled
Issues with Setup: Rear scrubs with car bumper, solution, more camber?

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x9+38 and 225/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8+38 and 225/35/19
Suspension: Airbag
Guard Modifications: All round rolled
Issues with Setup: Rear scrubs with car bumper, solution, 215 on the rear




Car Model:fd
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 X 7 +42 215/40R17 toyo tasw
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 X 7 +42 215/40R17 toyo tasw
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications:n/a
Issues with Setup: n/a

Car Model:fd
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 X 7 +42 225/45 R17 re001
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 X 7 +42 225/45 R17 re001
Suspension: coil 0 deg fr 2 deg r
Guard Modifications:n/a
Issues with Setup: n/a

Car Model:fd
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 X 7.5 +42 235/40R17 regal some shit
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 X 7.5 +42 235/40R17 regal some shit
Suspension: coil 0 deg fr 2 deg r
Guard Modifications: diy roll the inner tab
Issues with Setup: still scraped

Car Model:fd
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 16 X 6.5 +52 225/50/R16 D01g Semis
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 16 X 6.5 +52 225/50/R16 D01g Semis
Suspension: coil 0 deg fr 2 deg r
Guard Modifications:diy rolled
Issues with Setup: too big a tire for the rim

Car Model:fd
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 16 X 6.5 +52 215/45/r16 ku36
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 16 X 6.5 +52 215/45/r16 ku36
Suspension: coil 0 deg fr 2 deg r and coil 2.5 deg fr 2.5 deg r
Guard Modifications:diy rolled
Issues with Setup: rolling dia too small, not as much gained on track by smaller rolling dia as i thought there would be.

Car Model:fd
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 7 +42 215/45/r17 A050 Semis
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 7 +42 215/45/r17 A050 Semis
Suspension: fr: -2.3 r:-2.0 Castor: 7-8mm Toe: 0
Guard Modifications:diy rolled
Issues with Setup: ****ING PERFECT :)

Also spacers used on +52mm 16" rims and they all fitted but ****ed my bearings :(




Car Model: FD on HRE reps
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8 +45 225/35r19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8 +45 225/35r19
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: stock front perches were scrubbing on bumps, offset too high.

Car Model: FD on Rays ce28's
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8.5 +30 225/40r18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9.5 +25 245/40r18
Suspension: coil-overs
Guard Modifications: all guards rolled.
Issues with Setup: tires scrubbed HARD over bumps, tire width too wide.
issue was eliminated later on with 215/40r18's, they are my friends wheels!

Car Model: FD on Vertini Henessy lolz
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 20x8.5 +42 235/30r20
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 20x8.5 +42 235/30r20
Suspension: coil-overs
Guard Modifications: all guards rolled.
Issues with Setup: don't even bother.

Car Model: FD on BBS LM's
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +35 225/40r18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +35 225/40r18
Suspension: coil-overs
Guard Modifications: all guards rolled.
Issues with Setup: tires scrubbed over bumps, tire width too wide.

Car Model: FD on SSR Vienna Kreis
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +38 215/40r18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +38 215/40r18
Suspension: coil-overs
Guard Modifications: all guards rolled.
Issues with Setup: no issues.

Car Model: FD on BBS LM's
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +35 215/40r18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x9 +35 215/40r18
Suspension: coil-overs
Guard Modifications: all guards rolled.
Issues with Setup: very minimal scrub on front under hard cornering.

Car Model: FD on Work T1S
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +25 215/35r19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x9.5 +30 215/35r19
Suspension: coil-overs
Guard Modifications: all guards rolled.
Issues with Setup: ill let you know how i go =]




Car Model: FD on DC5S rims
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 7 +45 and 225/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 7 +45 and 225/45/17
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None




Car Model: FD on SSW s076
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19 x 8.5 +35 and 235/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 19 x 8.5 +35 and 235/35/19
Suspension: Stock
Guard Modifications: guards rolled
Issues with Setup: scrubbing with full load and hard turning. tyres were too wide as well

Car Model: FD on Lenso Type M
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 x 8 +45 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 x 8 +45 and 225/40/18
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: guards rolled
Issues with Setup: none

Car Model: FD on work cr kai reps
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 x 7.5 +42 and 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 x 7.5 +42 and 225/40/18
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: guards rolled
Issues with Setup: none. will switch to 215 tyres when current ones wear out




Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 X 7.5 +45 225/40 R18 92W
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 X 7.5 +45 225/40 R18 92W
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: none





Car Model: FD1 on Work Emotion (Forged)
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 7.5 +30 and 215/45/17 Toyo Proxies 4
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 8.5 +33 and 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza
Suspension: Tein Lowering Springs
Guard Modifications: Rear guards rolled
Issues with Setup: Only Rear scrubbing with full load and hard turning. Waiting for SPC front camber bolt and Ingalls Rear Camber Kit to see if more -ve camber will fix it




Car Model: FD2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +43 / 225/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size:19x8.5 +43 / 225/35/19
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: roll back guards
Issues with Setup: nothing




Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +43 / 235/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size:19x8.5 +43 / 235/35/19
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: scrubbing over small bumps in the front and rear splash guard front bumper to body mount in the rear

Solution: get 225 for some angle on the sidewall also looks better... then some suspension mods

Car Model: FD
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +43 / 225/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size:19x8.5 +43 / 225/35/19
Suspension: stock
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: when the car starts getting a bounce on like the highway scrubs in the front on the splash guard fixings
and in the rear. scrubs on the bumper to body mount, although its hard to get the rear to scrub had full car also...




Got it now and is fitted already. I try to get some pis tomorrow. Very happy with the stretch look aswell

specs:

17 x 8 rims 45offset
215/45 rubber
lowered on Tein Htech springs

no issue at all:)




thinking of 17x8.5 +30 on 205/40/17 OR 17x9 +35 on 215/40/17

so far guards have been rolled and im on coils.

how bad will those set ups be on scrubbing? u rkn i can carry a passenger or two in the back lol?
which would be the most preferable for the minimalist amount of headache?

17x8.5 +30 on 205/40/17 will give you least headache




18x9's on the back of mine and i cant have anyone in the back seats. guards rolled too.




im now on 215/40/17 tyres on a 17x9 +35 rim with a mild guard roll and dropped on coils. no scrubbing.




im riding on 17x9 +35 right now with no issues on inner clearance. on coilovers and 215/40/17s tho. i think that if i were to run 235s on em there would probably be some issues with inner clearance and guard scrubbing.

18x8 +45 on coils should be fine yeh? but people have said 45 offset is bad... why so??

+45 isnt bad unless ur go any wider than 8". then u'll probably run into inner clearance issues. but 18x8 +45 just wont compliment the look of the car as much, since it will sit a fair bit inside the guards. i think flush fitment looks much better. gives cars better stance

if you're talking about the gold work meisters in 18x8+45, i've been running them for about a week :p one thing i can say, no scrubbing ftw (1 finger tyre tucked)




have u had people in the back yet? last year i was running 235/40 tyres on a 18x7.5 +42 rim (old set of tyres that came with the rims) and it scrubbed every time i did left turns and on dips. later i put on some 225s and there were no scrubbing issues at all even with a full car load and lowered suspension. also had 235s on 19x8.5 +35 rims and that scrubbed a bunch on stock suspension with just one person in the rear.




will 18 x 8 +44 fit for fd2?,
planning to run buddyclub n+ coils in the future :D

should be ok, i've got 18x8.5 +47 on coilovers .. no issues




update since i last posted...

Car Model: FD on Enkei RPF1
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 +35 and 215/40/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 +35 and 215/40/17
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: guards rolled
Issues with Setup: none

http://i54.tinypic.com/2lbnkp3.jpg

Car Model: FD on Rota Grid
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 x 9.5 +30 and 235/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18 x 9.5 +30 and 235/40/18
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: guards rolled
Issues with Setup: Lots of scrubbing everywhere. most likely from the chunky tyres. only had them for a couple of days, but im pretty sure with some 215/40 or 215/35 stretched tyres + camber arms, i could have pulled it off lol.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2lm6q0g.jpg

Car Model: FD on BBS LM
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 +25 and 215/40/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 +20 and 215/40/17
Suspension: coils + rear camber arms
Guard Modifications: guards rolled
Issues with Setup: none... but 2 defects lol

http://i56.tinypic.com/ih6wig.jpg




Car Model: FD on BBS LM
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 8 +35 and 205/40/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 8 +35 and 205/40/17
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: none
Issues with Setup: none... bar defect for too low




I got my wheels installed.

18x8 +40 offset Enkei GTC01 with 225/40R/18 Bridgestone RE002.

Fits perfect. Only minor issue with hitting the humps too hard though. My wheels hit the fender.....

What should I do? Will having coils solve the problem? Do I need to roll my fender?




On my FD

I'm running 17x8 +30 205/45R17 with 20mm spacers on front, on coils and have only a little scrubbing with guards half rolled. I could roll them completely flat and flush, but i'm already cracking paint so that can wait.

I'm running the 17x8 +30 215/45R17 on the back, rolled as much as I could, only scrub on the back bumper screw when there's more than 2 in the car.




Car Model: FD1
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 + 38 , 225/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17 x 9 + 38 , 225/45/17
Suspension: coils
Guard Modifications: guards all rolled
Issues with Setup: fat tyres scrubs on the rear screw like no tomorrow when there are people in the car. Offset is too high, too close to the strut and has created a hole in the fuel line plastic cover.......




Car Model:civic fd 08
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: BBS LMs 17x8 +20ish 225/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: BBS LMs 17x8 +20ish 205/45/17 (and a 20mm spacer)
Suspension: Tein stech springs, hardrace camber arms
Guard Modifications:rolled rears
Issues with Setup: scrubs on hard bumps and turns. doubt i can have anyone in the back seat. looking to fix it hopefully with more guard work.




Currently running this on FD2 Sport.

BBS LMs
Rear: 17x8 +45 225/45 KUMHO
Front : 17x8 +40 225/45 KUMHO

Was wondering if i can run springs with no rub or nething?

Cz right now on stock suspension is fine. but i wanna get some Tein Springs.




Car model: FD2 Sport
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+40 and 225/45/17
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 17x8+45 and 225/45/17
Suspension: Lowered on Tein Springs (25mm Drop)
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup:I guess it rubs when you drive into the holes on the road. apart from that. All sweet.

[lolmclol]

... Just to save people going through the 500 odd posts.

There is a lot more information in there, I've purely quoted the informative posts, there are some post throughout the pages where its been chit-chat over 5 posts with "should be" "maybe" "could" but no definite, I haven't quoted those.

[RPS.13]

Good work on collating all that info lolmclol :thumbsup:


Found a handy "Wheel Fitment, Tyre Stretch, Rolling Radius and Speedometer Error" calculator, which allows you to kind of visualise how your new wheel/tyres will sit, in relation to your old wheel.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/

Please take note of the note about the positioning of the strut: The strut shown in the diagram is for show only - Don't worry if the wheel looks like it fouls!

[Honda_FD]

Good work on collating all that info lolmclol :thumbsup:


Found a handy "Wheel Fitment, Tyre Stretch, Rolling Radius and Speedometer Error" calculator, which allows you to kind of visualise how your new wheel/tyres will sit, in relation to your old wheel.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/

Please take note of the note about the positioning of the strut: The strut shown in the diagram is for show only - Don't worry if the wheel looks like it fouls!

Awesome link! Very Helpful.
Now i can physically see where the rim will be

[Baygon]

Car Model: Civic fd1
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: XXR 521 16x8 +20/+5 195/45/16
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: XXR 521 16x8 +20/+5 195/45/16
Suspension: 1.5' dropped springs
Guard Modifications:All rolled
Issues with Setup: ???
Anyone can help me out with this? I want to run 195/50 but afraid it might run heaps. Thinking of adding 15mm spacers on as well.

[Honda_FD]

Car Model: Civic fd1
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: XXR 521 16x8 +20/+5 195/45/16
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: XXR 521 16x8 +20/+5 195/45/16
Suspension: 1.5' dropped springs
Guard Modifications:All rolled
Issues with Setup: ???
Anyone can help me out with this? I want to run 195/50 but afraid it might run heaps. Thinking of adding 15mm spacers on as well.

Should be fine. My friends FD had the same wheels and size. from the ground to his bumper was 4cm.
No guard modifications and all Natural Camber. He didnt have any problems

[Baygon]

Should be fine. My friends FD had the same wheels and size. from the ground to his bumper was 4cm.
No guard modifications and all Natural Camber. He didnt have any problems

Thanks for the feedback, will test it out soon!

[BIGTYM]

Quick question guys.

Will 235/45/17 fit on stock EP3 wheels 17x7+45. Have an opportunity to buy a 2nd hand set for decent price. But after doing some research they may be too wide for stock wheels.
Anyone have any experience with this size on a 17x7 wheel?

[threesix]

once i hacked the fuel cell cover i was 100% gravy. 3 people in the back, no probs.

[lolmclol]

Quick question guys.

Will 235/45/17 fit on stock EP3 wheels 17x7+45. Have an opportunity to buy a 2nd hand set for decent price. But after doing some research they may be too wide for stock wheels.
Anyone have any experience with this size on a 17x7 wheel?

To be honest, I don't know how it will look but the issue I can see is you'll have more tread which will increase the amount of resistance when you're driving thus using more fuel and maybe throwing off the speedo?

I'm probably wrong, but I'm pretty sure that is right.

FYI: The stock tyres are 205/45/17.

[Symphorced]

Quick question guys.

Will 235/45/17 fit on stock EP3 wheels 17x7+45. Have an opportunity to buy a 2nd hand set for decent price. But after doing some research they may be too wide for stock wheels.
Anyone have any experience with this size on a 17x7 wheel?

I wouldn't run a 235/45. The tyre will be extremely tall. The tyre would also balloon on the rim lol.

[simonhaha]

would a 255/40/17 tyre fit on a FD civic? 17x8s rim

Please help !!
Thanks

[Symphorced]

No. The tyre does not suit the rim.

[aero]

would a 255/40/17 tyre fit on a FD civic? 17x8s rim

Please help !!
Thanks

its possible to get a 255 tyre on a 8" rim, but it's not ideal... plus you would have a lot of scrubbing issues with with such a meaty tyre

[Symphorced]

My new setup on pulled guards:

18x10j +20
265/35/18

http://dwongphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/img_03151.jpg?w=870

http://dwongphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/img_0335.jpg?w=870

[denrie]

My new setup on pulled guards:

18x10j +20
265/35/18

http://dwongphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/img_03151.jpg?w=870

http://dwongphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/img_0335.jpg?w=870

Damn love it!!!! =D

[bedstuy_biggie]

hey guys. sorry for the noob question. im looking at purchasing bbs rs for ep3. rear 16x8.5 +35 and front 16x8 +33 on 205/55/16. would you recommend any other tyre setup? not lowered however will be planning to in the future. would there be any major issues? thanks

[RPS.13]

Tyre sizes sound fine.

Depending on which wheels you run at the rear, you may/may not have enough inner clearence to the rear trailing arm. (I'm not 100% at stock height)

Fully lowered, I've previously run a 16x8.5 +37, which was undriveable as it rubbed against the trailing arm. With a 5mm or 3mm (can't remember which one off the top of my head) slip on spacer is just cleared but scrubbed under very hard cornering.

Previous to that I ran 16x8 +38 in the rear, which just scrubbed against the trailing arm under heavy cornering. Wasn't even enough that I noticed it on the day.

[RPS.13]

Found another wheel/tyre fitment calculator, this one also allows you to enter your camber settings and it gives you a diagram of it too!

http://www.fitmywheels.com/

AWESOME!!!

[Honda_FD]

Found another wheel/tyre fitment calculator, this one also allows you to enter your camber settings and it gives you a diagram of it too!

http://www.fitmywheels.com/

AWESOME!!!

+1 Rep :thumbsup:

[doosra]

Would 17 x 7 +24 on ep3 fit. Car is lowered with no gap. Currently have guards rolled and have 17 x 8 +35 and they fit no issues but concerned 17x7 +24 is too aggressive..
Here's how it currently looks
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7315/nn09.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/i/nn09.jpg/)

[doosra]

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6305/makt.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/makt.jpg/)

[lolmclol]

Would 17 x 7 +24 on ep3 fit. Car is lowered with no gap. Currently have guards rolled and have 17 x 8 +35 and they fit no issues but concerned 17x7 +24 is too aggressive..
Here's how it currently looks
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7315/nn09.jpg[/IMG] (http://img407.imageshack.us/i/nn09.jpg/)


[IMG]http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6305/makt.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/makt.jpg/)

Merely two posts above yours and you disregarded the post quoted bellow. :-/


Found another wheel/tyre fitment calculator, this one also allows you to enter your camber settings and it gives you a diagram of it too!

http://www.fitmywheels.com/

AWESOME!!!

To answer your question, I don't think you'll have any problems as your inner clearance is better, but your outer clearance is decreased a tiny bit. (disregard tyre size, I just typed in numbers at random)

http://s21.postimg.org/je88ll8sn/untitled.png

[doosra]

Thanks mate.. That's good news. Great website

[bedstuy_biggie]

Ok. Thanks for the advice

[doosra]

Merely two posts above yours and you disregarded the post quoted bellow. :-/



To answer your question, I don't think you'll have any problems as your inner clearance is better, but your outer clearance is decreased a tiny bit. (disregard tyre size, I just typed in numbers at random)

http://s21.postimg.org/je88ll8sn/untitled.png

So I got the wheels 17 x 7 +24 and fitted them on the car. Word of advice, this is too aggressive if you are lowered. Had to raise my rears about and inch so there is gap between guard and tyre.. If you want your tyres with no gap sitting under guard then best to stick to around +35 offset.

[lolmclol]

No camber?

[doosra]

Its my daily so prefer no camber

[charliebrown]

So I got the wheels 17 x 7 +24 and fitted them on the car. Word of advice, this is too aggressive if you are lowered. Had to raise my rears about and inch so there is gap between guard and tyre.. If you want your tyres with no gap sitting under guard then best to stick to around +35 offset.

wat? 7"+24 sticks out the same amount as 8"+35

[doosra]

I think they're actually scrubbing on rear bumper part

Here's how they sit

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7477/uzy7.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/uzy7.jpg/)

[lolmclol]

Seeing as you're already running low on a daily, what's the harm realistically on running camber?

[Honda_FD]

So I got the wheels 17 x 7 +24 and fitted them on the car. Word of advice, this is too aggressive if you are lowered. Had to raise my rears about and inch so there is gap between guard and tyre.. If you want your tyres with no gap sitting under guard then best to stick to around +35 offset.

+24 offset is fine. You just need smaller tyres.
get 215/40 next

225/45 on a 7" is too chunky

[doosra]

I'm on 215 not 225.... And going from 45 to 40 will just increase gap between guard and tyre which I don't want..

[lolmclol]

Sounds like you need to add some camber

[Honda_FD]

I'm on 215 not 225.... And going from 45 to 40 will just increase gap between guard and tyre which I don't want..

Ohh Sorry lol
I was looking at the picture of the wheel specs and didnt realize it wasnt yours.
But i agree with lolmclol, You will need some camber.

But going from 45 to 40 profile you wont notice the difference. I couldnt fulllock with 45 profile and i swapped to 40 profile and worked fine.
Barely any physical difference. Front wheels are still tucked and ride height dropped about 10mm

[lolmclol]

Ohh Sorry lol
I was looking at the picture of the wheel specs and didnt realize it wasnt yours.
But i agree with lolmclol, You will need some camber.

But going from 45 to 40 profile you wont notice the difference. I couldnt full lock with 45 profile and i swapped to 40 profile
and barely any physical difference. Front wheels are still tucked and ride height dropped about 10mm

yeah ... the tyre specs you can blame on me, I just put numbers in when I used that calculator :-P

[doosra]

Besides coilovers I don't have any other kit for camber adjustment so right now they're sitting on -2.2 and -2.59

[Honda_FD]

Besides coilovers I don't have any other kit for camber adjustment so right now they're sitting on -2.2 and -2.59

So now you have to pick which direction you want to take the car. Low and hard parked (Like me with ****ed up guards)
or keep it functional. Keeping it functional then you shouldnt care about wheel gaps

Or just be a fully hektic guy and let it rub. Eventually it will rub out the bumper tab or if its the actual bumper then sand it back and get some touch up paint ;)
as long as its not rubbing the guards

[charliebrown]

did you trim bro?

[doosra]

Nah no trim yet.. Don't think I need to now. Just leaving it this height...
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8153/44nh.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/44nh.jpg/)

[lolmclol]

Actually ... Have you considered getting the rear guard pumped out?

[Symphorced]

Simple solution: Get camber kit and add more negative camber. Or roll on higher offset wheels.

[lolmclol]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Symphorced again.

[MarkO1995]

planning on getting a set of 17x8.5 +33 with 225/45 for ep3. stock height. any issues?

[charliebrown]

planning on getting a set of 17x8.5 +33 with 225/45 for ep3. stock height. any issues?

will hit your guards on bumps as the stock sussy is too soft. i test fitted 17x7.5 +30 225/45 which sits 10mm in more than your proposed setup

on the rear you might be able to get away with a roll and camber kit, but still look gay as fuk lol

[RPS.13]

planning on getting a set of 17x8.5 +33 with 225/45 for ep3. stock height. any issues?

A mate of mine gets around on a set of Advan RGII's which are similar offsets, 17x8.5 +31 with 225/45's all round. Scrubs a bit under hard cornering in the rear and when the back seats are loaded up.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/KAIZENRPS_13/7843CD1F-F2DD-4E48-919E-5B54B223EBF6-1828-00000251C3AF0CF6_zpsa0f33596.jpg (http://s613.photobucket.com/user/KAIZENRPS_13/media/7843CD1F-F2DD-4E48-919E-5B54B223EBF6-1828-00000251C3AF0CF6_zpsa0f33596.jpg.html)

But true I agree, stock height and agressive wheels does look pretty gay! Espcially when ppl are rocking fake wheels!!!

[moro95]

I've been spending my night trying to workout what wheels will fit my FD Civic but with no success. Its currently got the 15" steel wheels, and I've found a set of wheels that i'm pretty interested in. I was able to find the following info about them: 17 x 7 inch - 5 on 114.3 mm - 42 mm offset. I was wondering if these would fit the civic? Any help would be appreciated!

[lolmclol]

they'll fit with no issues, the stock sports wheels are 17x7 +45, so your wheels are only going to protrude 3mm more than the stock wheels.

[Honda_FD]

I've been spending my night trying to workout what wheels will fit my FD Civic but with no success. Its currently got the 15" steel wheels, and I've found a set of wheels that i'm pretty interested in. I was able to find the following info about them: 17 x 7 inch - 5 on 114.3 mm - 42 mm offset. I was wondering if these would fit the civic? Any help would be appreciated!

Exactly what lolmclol said.
Will fit perfect with no problems. Wont be flush or anything

Stock Honda Civic Sports Wheels (17x7+45)

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z236/crazyazn312/1079672_10151556264845794_1760198305_n.jpg

[SHRUKA]

will hit your guards on bumps as the stock sussy is too soft. i test fitted 17x7.5 +30 225/45 which sits 10mm in more than your proposed setup

on the rear you might be able to get away with a roll and camber kit, but still look gay as fuk lol

Will I have a problem running 17x7.5+30 215/45 or 225/45 on BC BR coilovers? (no guards rolled) or would I still require a camberkit and guards rolled?

[charliebrown]

Will I have a problem running 17x7.5+30 215/45 or 225/45 on BC BR coilovers? (no guards rolled) or would I still require a camberkit and guards rolled?

depends how low you are. you might be able to clear it with natural camber on 215, but id still go with a roll and 225. run -1.5 camber and its flush as fuk good daily fitment

[doosra]

Will I have a problem running 17x7.5+30 215/45 or 225/45 on BC BR coilovers? (no guards rolled) or would I still require a camberkit and guards rolled?

I'd say u may face problems but would really depend how low you are and how much camber. I would suggest rolling guards as well. I'm on 17x7 +24 on 215/45 and lots of scrub when it was lowered past the tyre. Had to raise it about an inch so there was gap between wheel and guard and now only scrubs when I hit dips in the road. On the other hand, I previously had 17x8 +35 and that was perfect with guards rolled and low.

[SHRUKA]

I'd say u may face problems but would really depend how low you are and how much camber. I would suggest rolling guards as well. I'm on 17x7 +24 on 215/45 and lots of scrub when it was lowered past the tyre. Had to raise it about an inch so there was gap between wheel and guard and now only scrubs when I hit dips in the road. On the other hand, I previously had 17x8 +35 and that was perfect with guards rolled and low.

Is negative camber really required to run 17x7.5+30 on 215/45?

Cause Im thinking maybe I can just get the guards rolled and raise the car up if it is required to, to run that set up.

At the moment, Im running stockies 17x7+45 on 215/45 and its just about 2-3cm above the tyres. At a good height, no scrubs or anything.

[charliebrown]

Is negative camber really required to run 17x7.5+30 on 215/45?

Cause Im thinking maybe I can just get the guards rolled and raise the car up if it is required to, to run that set up.

At the moment, Im running stockies 17x7+45 on 215/45 and its just about 2-3cm above the tyres. At a good height, no scrubs or anything.

wanna buy some 17x7.5 +30s

will look sick on your ride

this is 7.5 +30 225/45 0 camber

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7325/6iyv.jpg

[SHRUKA]

wanna buy some 17x7.5 +30s

will look sick on your ride

this is 7.5 +30 225/45 0 camber

http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7325/6iyv.jpg

Turn the picture sideways !

[doosra]

Is negative camber really required to run 17x7.5+30 on 215/45?

Cause Im thinking maybe I can just get the guards rolled and raise the car up if it is required to, to run that set up.

At the moment, Im running stockies 17x7+45 on 215/45 and its just about 2-3cm above the tyres. At a good height, no scrubs or anything.

U may be OK with that height

[charliebrown]

Turn the picture sideways !


http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4696/a94p.jpg

[SHRUKA]

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4696/a94p.jpg

What a coincidence. Im also looking at the exact some wheels. Is that stock height?

[charliebrown]

What a coincidence. Im also looking at the exact some wheels. Is that stock height?

yeah. although that's straight off the jack. maybe 1-2cm lower after rolling the car back and forth

[jazznewbie]

Hi guys,

I have a FD civic vti, a friend is giving me his alloy wheels, 17x7 offset is 40 and I think the tyres are 215/45/17 or 225/45/17. Will it fit ok ? Tbh, I don't really understand the stuff about offset.

[jprak]

It will fit without no scrub

[jazznewbie]

It will fit without no scrub

fit without no scrub ?

[jprak]

No rubbing against the guards or shocks

Please read through the thread. Those wheel specs been covered

[Honda_FD]

Hi guys,

I have a FD civic vti, a friend is giving me his alloy wheels, 17x7 offset is 40 and I think the tyres are 215/45/17 or 225/45/17. Will it fit ok ? Tbh, I don't really understand the stuff about offset.

I'll take them if you're worried about fitment lol.
Jokesss... But should fit without problems.

Just make sure its the correct stud pattern

[doosra]

What are the chances of making 17 x 9.5 +35 offset on an ep3 work? Let's say with 215/45/17s

[simonhaha]

hi guys,

hoping to get a quick response. will 255/40/17 on 8" wheel fit on stock FD civic?

thanks!

[EG5]

hi guys,

hoping to get a quick response. will 255/40/17 on 8" wheel fit on stock FD civic?

thanks!

What offset ?
8 inch should be good with 225/45/17 or 235/45/17

[hkgxtra]

Hi guys,

Just wonder if the stock FN2 tyres 225/40/18 would fit on 18x8 offset 45 rims??

[hkgxtra]

Thanks in advance!!

[simonhaha]

Hey EG5,

no sure of the offset, but they look like drifteks.

Ive fitted the wheels today, the rear gaurds skim the tyres when going over speed humps and turning hard. would probably scrape all way if 3 people were to sit at the back. Didnt have problems up front.

The sizing looks good but does not love bumps. Should i go down one size in width or height of tyre?

thanks
simon

[Symphorced]

Hey EG5,

no sure of the offset, but they look like drifteks.

Ive fitted the wheels today, the rear gaurds skim the tyres when going over speed humps and turning hard. would probably scrape all way if 3 people were to sit at the back. Didnt have problems up front.

The sizing looks good but does not love bumps. Should i go down one size in width or height of tyre?

thanks
simon

255/40 is pretty ridiculous on an 8" rim. Should've gone 225/45/17 or 235/45/17 as Yonas suggested.

[EG5]

Hi guys,

Just wonder if the stock FN2 tyres 225/40/18 would fit on 18x8 offset 45 rims??

Yes it will fit . No problem at all

[simonhaha]

will i run into any issues with 235/45 if i wish to lower car in future?

thanks

[jprak]

Will scrub when turning and bumps
Stay within 225/45 or 215/45

235 too much, had it all round
While on 1.5" springs all round

[Honda_FD]

will i run into any issues with 235/45 if i wish to lower car in future?

thanks

Most likely. Especially on hard corners or with a full car.
225/40 or 225/45 is the highest i would go. No matter how wide my rims are..

[simonhaha]

thanks guys, got the 225/45s tyres for the rears.

they did scrub on bumps and hard turns for me. What should i do? stiffer springs?

[threesix]

roll ya guards : /

[Honda_FD]

thanks guys, got the 225/45s tyres for the rears.

they did scrub on bumps and hard turns for me. What should i do? stiffer springs?

What are you running? Coilovers? If you have coilovers. Instead of spending money in stiffer springs.
Either roll your guards or get Camber arms and get more camber lol Should've of went 215/45

Specs of rims? please

[SHRUKA]

What would be the perfect specs for daily/track fitment on an EP3?

With rear guards rolled, natural camber and coils.

[andhey]

one of my mates fits a 225/45/17 all round on 17x7.5+~35 i think

i'm running 8.5+30 with a 215/45/17 on the rear and 9+22 235/40/17 on the front atm and rear fitment is pretty close but can't comment on the front cause flared to the shithouse

[Symphorced]

one of my mates fits a 225/45/17 all round on 17x7.5+~35 i think

i'm running 8.5+30 with a 215/45/17 on the rear and 9+22 235/40/17 on the front atm and rear fitment is pretty close but can't comment on the front cause flared to the shithouse

9 +35 fronts if you still have the same wheels.

[andhey]

ahhk thought you said +22 well now i know

[SHRUKA]

one of my mates fits a 225/45/17 all round on 17x7.5+~35 i think

i'm running 8.5+30 with a 215/45/17 on the rear and 9+22 235/40/17 on the front atm and rear fitment is pretty close but can't comment on the front cause flared to the shithouse

Are you replying to me?

[stienerv2]

yes he is

[ryzz]

Hey Guys, would 17x9+44 fit on my FN2?

[jprak]

Fn running 18s as stock so I'm pretty sure it'll fit

[simonhaha]

Will i run into troubles with lowering the civic by 25mm on

235/45 17x8 wheels and tyres?

[Honda_FD]

Will i run into troubles with lowering the civic by 25mm on

235/45 17x8 wheels and tyres?

Most likely. You MIGHT be fine driving alone but having passengers in the back might rub.
Anything above 225 is a big No No...

[simonhaha]

Most likely. You MIGHT be fine driving alone but having passengers in the back might rub.
Anything above 225 is a big No No...

Thanks, what would you say would be the best tyre size i should go with?

[jprak]

Varies on size of rim and width
17x9 = 215/45 has abit of stretch

[SHRUKA]

17 x 9 +35 at the front
17 x 8 +32 at the rears

Any problems with EP3 running these specs? Gimme some information guys !

[Perry]

17 x 9 +35 at the front
17 x 8 +32 at the rears

Any problems with EP3 running these specs? Gimme some information guys !

From memory just roll guards and bit of camber, you on coils?

[SHRUKA]

From memory just roll guards and bit of camber, you on coils?

Planning to get only the rear guards rolled (Or do I need to roll the fronts too?)

And yeah I'm running BC BR Coils.

Do I really need camber at the rears? Cause I dont wanna put in extra money for rear camber arms if I dont really need to.

[Perry]

Planning to get only the rear guards rolled (Or do I need to roll the fronts too?)

And yeah I'm running BC BR Coils.

Do I really need camber at the rears? Cause I dont wanna put in extra money for rear camber arms if I dont really need to.

Depends on how low you want and tyre size I'm sure Victor can give his input here.

[SHRUKA]

Depends on how low you want and tyre size I'm sure Victor can give his input here.

Well im not really running low... Im more of a track spec so my car is up at a good height so I dont scrub my lip when going over bumps. What would be the best tyre size for 17x8 at the rears with natural camber?

[stienerv2]

Im not too experience with track set up but for a 8 inch wheel, i would go for 225/45.

Depending on your height, you may clear it without camber arms because i had 215/45 on 17*9+22 on the rears at one stage. This was on Tein springs and natural camber.

[moro95]

Looking for a set of rims for my FD civic, would i have any problems with 18x8.5 +40 ?

[jprak]

Looking for a set of rims for my FD civic, would i have any problems with 18x8.5 +40 ?

No problems at call,
Just use tyres 225/40 if you do plan to lower the car

[Honda_FD]

Anyone tried
17x10+18
17x9+22
215/40 all around. Maybe 225 on the 10" depends if the stretch is too much
On a FD2? No guard modifications., No Camber Arms & On Coilovers. Cars slammed atm.

Will it be too aggressive?

[jprak]

9" will fit if cambered
Or it'll poke

Pm Jamie as she ran 10"

[iou]

9" will fit if cambered
Or it'll poke

Pm Jamie as she ran 10"

How much negative camber for 17x9 +22 should we run in order not to worry much about tire wear?

[jprak]

How much negative camber for 17x9 +22 should we run in order not to worry much about tire wear?

unsure man as i havent done my alignment yet due to not installing camber kit on rear

fronts for me atm have camber wear due to the camber bolts.gotta adjust them soon

[Honda_FD]

How much negative camber for 17x9 +22 should we run in order not to worry much about tire wear?

Depends on cars height... I have -2 degrees natural camber. Takes about 6 months to wear out my tyres.
Make sure you reset your toe. Toe causes tyres to wear really fast.

I would say. Make them straight as possible.

This is 8 months of Camber+Toe wear lol
Both sides looked like that.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z236/crazyazn312/1510626_10152105617907779_1279770858_n.jpg

[LittleDragon^^]

Has anyone ever run 17x8.5 +30 on the rear of their EP3 with 215/45/17? Any issues on stock suspension?

[RPS.13]

Has anyone ever run 17x8.5 +30 on the rear of their EP3 with 215/45/17? Any issues on stock suspension?

Shouldn't be any issues. A few mates of mine run 17x8.5 +31's all round with 225/45's and I think the other runs 215/45's. Only very slight rubbing under load in the rear on the 225/45 setup, on non rolled guards.

[LittleDragon^^]

Shouldn't be any issues. A few mates of mine run 17x8.5 +31's all round with 225/45's and I think the other runs 215/45's. Only very slight rubbing under load in the rear on the 225/45 setup, on non rolled guards.

Thanks RPS :)

[mryangtastic]

Sorry I'm complete noob to wheels.

I'm looking for something for my EP3.
Lowered on RSR Down
215/45/17
Which fits best?
17x7.5 +48
OR
17x8 +45
OR
17x8 +35

[Kreston]

Sorry I'm complete noob to wheels.

I'm looking for something for my EP3.
Lowered on RSR Down
215/45/17
Which fits best?
17x7.5 +48
OR
17x8 +45
OR
17x8 +35
I have 17x7.5 +50 and forever wish it was better.
17x8 +45 will be close to guard but still inside.
17x8 +35 will be perfect.

[mryangtastic]

What's the definition of perfect? I don't want to get my guards rolled.

[mryangtastic]

Looking at CR Kai 17x7 for EP3 lowered on RSR Down springs.
+32, +42, +47.
With no guard modifications, which offset fits the best?

[doosra]

Sorry I'm complete noob to wheels.

I'm looking for something for my EP3.
Lowered on RSR Down
215/45/17
Which fits best?
17x7.5 +48
OR
17x8 +45
OR
17x8 +35
As kreston mention. 17 x 8 +35 is best... I ran those specs and they're perfect fitment. I have a set of Weds sa90 for sale in those specs if u are interested

[charliebrown]

I run 17x8 +35 all round with -1 camber and it looks fukd cos the rear pokes more than the front

If i was to do it again id go 17x8.5 +30 front and 17x8 +35 rear. With either 225 45 all round, or 245/40 front 225 45 rear

[Kreston]

I run 17x8 +35 all round with -1 camber and it looks fukd cos the rear pokes more than the front

If i was to do it again id go 17x8.5 +30 front and 17x8 +35 rear. With either 225 45 all round, or 245/40 front 225 45 rear

Pics? :)

[Mikeyy168]

Would 17x8.5 with 245/45 front fit ep3?

Edit: forgot to say offset of +40

[eric881104]

Does anyone know if the JDM FD2 Type R Enkei rims would fit on a 2011 FD VTI without any mods?

I think they are 18x7.5 offset is +60.

[Honda_FD]

Does anyone know if the JDM FD2 Type R Enkei rims would fit on a 2011 FD VTI without any mods?

I think they are 18x7.5 offset is +60.

It should. Dont see why it wouldnt

[jprak]

Does anyone know if the JDM FD2 Type R Enkei rims would fit on a 2011 FD VTI without any mods?

I think they are 18x7.5 offset is +60.

Won't fd guards aren't wide enough

Fd2r are wider then the aus spec ones

[eric881104]

Won't fd guards aren't wide enough

Fd2r are wider then the aus spec ones

yeah it is just the offset that worries me the most.

[Honda_FD]

Hey guys, This might be a stupid question but what does the J and JJ stand for on the rims?
Heard something about the shape of the lip or something?

Thanks

[LittleDragon^^]

Has anyone fitted Evo8 Enkeis to their EP3? I've found a set and can't find any conclusive info on what size spigot/hub centric rings I need.

[hencanwa]

i think 64.1 - 67.1 hub rings to have the perfect fit

[LittleDragon^^]

i think 64.1 - 67.1 hub rings to have the perfect fit

Thanks. I just got home from measuring the hub and inner rim diameter and got those figures as well :)

[LittleDragon^^]

Further to my Evo8 Enkei's fitment - what size tyres do you think I can get away with? I'll be using the Enkei's for track day use and will roll my guards if I have to.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

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[eg4breeze]

Hi guys,

I just need a little help on a tyre size to run with my 17x9 +35 without looking too ridiculous. 215/45; 225/45; 235/45 or 225/40? I'm on stock suspension/height atm but going to run on coilovers in the future.

Thanks in advance!

[Honda_FD]

215 Will have a bit of stretch.
225 Will be a nice fit
235 will be a bit chunky. But some people like the chunky look.

I personally would go 225

[doosra]

I've got 225/45 and they're still a bit stretch but look great and I'm running same size 17x9+35

[eg4breeze]

Cheers guys for clearing that up!

[Mikeyy168]

Www.willtheyfit.com will get you sorted mate

[SHRUKA]

Guys that are running 17x9 +35, dont you find the steering behaviour a bit off?

[doosra]

Guys that are running 17x9 +35, dont you find the steering behaviour a bit off?
Nope, not sure what u mean by that ?

[Mikeyy168]

did you change the height of your car when you put in your new wheels?

[SHRUKA]

Oh I forgot to mention the height changes.
Lowering pass one inch will affect the steering in every way but it's hard to keep a nice looking EP3 if you don't lower it pass that point.
Also running offsets below stock "+45" will increase scrub radius. This causes movement in the suspensions.

What do you suggest? Run a higher profile tyre to fill in the gap? or just deal with the lowering effects?

[Mikeyy168]

So you lowered more than 1"?
You have what they call bump steer. Get roll centre adjusters and you'll find that it works wonders. I drove my car lowered for a few months. Shit scary going next to a truck. Put on the roll centre adjusters yesterday and its perfect again

[SHRUKA]

So you lowered more than 1"?
You have what they call bump steer. Get roll centre adjusters and you'll find that it works wonders. I drove my car lowered for a few months. Shit scary going next to a truck. Put on the roll centre adjusters yesterday and its perfect again

For very odd reasons, 17x9 +35 at the fronts causes harsh bump steer even with RCA's. When I changed to my stockies 17x7 +45, it actually made a huge difference with very slight bump steer.

I swear its the offset or I just need more camber? Definitely dont want to raise my car any higher.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I don't think adding camber is going to fix your problem.

[SHRUKA]

Me neither. Then its gotta be offset.... Lower offset = more scrub radius

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Me neither. Then its gotta be offset.... Lower offset = more scrub radius
I should stop being lazy and update my wheel alignment specs on my thread lolol

I'm running 17x9+30 square with a 215/45 on virgin guards but I'm probably not near as low as you are.
I've got at least a 2 finger gaps front and rear - I'd say I'm close to stock height..

[Mikeyy168]

I'm lowered to max low hehe
Gonna get new wheels soon
17x8.5 +40 with 235/45/17 Tyres all round

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

I'm lowered to max low hehe
Gonna get new wheels soon
17x8.5 +40 with 235/45/17 Tyres all round

What supporting mods have you put into getting hehe low?
Initially I was going to run ep3 wheels on hehehe low but I love my wheels, just need to put more work into it.

[Mikeyy168]

Lol max low on my coils.. Unless I take out some locking rings...

[doosra]

For very odd reasons, 17x9 +35 at the fronts causes harsh bump steer even with RCA's. When I changed to my stockies 17x7 +45, it actually made a huge difference with very slight bump steer.

I swear its the offset or I just need more camber? Definitely dont want to raise my car any higher.
Have u done a wheel alignment since you got the 17x9+35?

[doosra]

I'm lowered to max low hehe
Gonna get new wheels soon
17x8.5 +40 with 235/45/17 Tyres all round
Got pic mikey?

[Mikeyy168]

It's actually really good ride height, just bpipe scratches when I'm going over some speed humps but it'll have to be ridiculous ones

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[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

It's actually really good ride height, just bpipe scratches when I'm going over some speed humps but it'll have to be ridiculous ones

Looks really good at that height, it's duuuuuuuummmmmped. have you decided on wheels? how long has it been at that height?
hehehe I've just had to learn to avoid some Caltex driveways.

Potatoes.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp341/SHOGUNOVDDRK1/20150311_182329.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/SHOGUNOVDDRK1/media/20150311_182329.jpg.html)

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp341/SHOGUNOVDDRK1/20150311_182317.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/SHOGUNOVDDRK1/media/20150311_182317.jpg.html)

[SHRUKA]

Not sure how you dumped it without any complication on steering problems Mikeyy168 even with RCA's...
What's your wheel alignment specs?

Yeah doosra, I got my wheel alignment done with the 17x9 +35 (fronts) when I had my RCA's installed.

[Mikeyy168]

Looks really good at that height, it's duuuuuuuummmmmped. have you decided on wheels? how long has it been at that height?
hehehe I've just had to learn to avoid some Caltex driveways.

Potatoes.

yeah im getting enkei rpf01's in silver.
17x8.5 +40 all round with 235/45/17 tyres all round.
what size are those wheels SHOGUNOVDDRK?


Not sure how you dumped it without any complication on steering problems Mikeyy168 even with RCA's...
What's your wheel alignment specs?

Yeah doosra, I got my wheel alignment done with the 17x9 +35 (fronts) when I had my RCA's installed.

didnt have too much trouble driving - bump steer did get scary a few times but got used to it. RCA's changed it back to normal so the steering is AWESOME now.
still on stockies atm but im not sure what the alignment specs are but the wheels never hit my guard.

[SHRUKA]

didnt have too much trouble driving - bump steer did get scary a few times but got used to it. RCA's changed it back to normal so the steering is AWESOME now.
still on stockies atm but im not sure what the alignment specs are but the wheels never hit my guard.

This is getting really confusing... RCA's didnt change that much for me. Running 17x9 +35 my steering is all over the place compared to running 17x7 +45.

If you could find out your alignment specs, and share it with me, would really help a lot :)
Thanks in advance Mikeyy168!

[Mikeyy168]

Well when I get my new wheels put on it'll be on new alignment specs. I'll keep you posted cause I'm buying brand new wheels and brand new tyres. Gonna be after a clutch change so it'll be a least a month or two

[SHRUKA]

Well when I get my new wheels put on it'll be on new alignment specs. I'll keep you posted cause I'm buying brand new wheels and brand new tyres. Gonna be after a clutch change so it'll be a least a month or two

Sounds good. Ill be heading to another mechanic tomorrow, see if he can work his magic on aligning this problem.

[doosra]

Guys that are running 17x9 +35, dont you find the steering behaviour a bit off?
Do you have issues with rear trailing arm clearance with the inside of your wheel? I had to run 5mm spacers in the rear and it's probably not enough. Had to add about -3 camber as well

[SHRUKA]

Do you have issues with rear trailing arm clearance with the inside of your wheel? I had to run 5mm spacers in the rear and it's probably not enough. Had to add about -3 camber as well

From experience, I believe you can clear the rear trailing arms with -2.5 camber or more. You can use spacers to be safe but I dont think its required.

[b16a2]

Hi guys can anyone confirm if 18x8.5 +30 will work with FN2?

[Daniel.29]

Can anyone tell me what issues would be had if I were to fit 17x7+40 (245/45/R17) onto a Civic FD1?

[Stevil]

245 Rubn the front guards, you need guards rolled and either camber bolts or adjustable camber plates

wont fit in the rear 235s doable depending on brand and again ya need adjustable upper arms in the rear.

245s also more drag a d u use more fuel

[Daniel.29]

Ohhh, I see. That makes sense now. Thanks for that.

[RenzokukenJ]

17x7 won't fit 245/45 either lol

Need 215/45

[Stevil]

Yeah better size is 17x8, 205s is a nice stretch other step upto 17x8.5 +30 and stretch 215 or 225

[DRMZON]

Hello

[RenzokukenJ]

Yeah better size is 17x8, 205s is a nice stretch other step upto 17x8.5 +30 and stretch 215 or 225
Not stretch, for a proper fit 225s will fit 17x8

215s on 17x8.5 might be slightly too stretch

[Honda_FD]

I would stay between a 215/45 and a 225/45
I had 205 on a 9 inch wide rim once and threw my speedo out by 10kms.

[k20z2PH]

I have FN2R rims paired with 235/45/R18 tires but It wont fit on my FD, seems my tires are hitting my coilovers, what spacers should I need to buy? sorry im a noob :)

[Stevil]

hey k20z2PH whats the offest of your rims firstly ?

I ran 245/45/17 on my FD over the weekend front and rear, thou I prefered some 235/40/17 as the smaller rollin diameter pulls a little harder, Im running 17x8.5 +30 which also fits nicely on Sti's, Evo'sand R32, yes my guards are pulled and rolled abit and I do have 2deg of camber up front each side.

[k20z2PH]

hey k20z2PH whats the offest of your rims firstly ?

I ran 245/45/17 on my FD over the weekend front and rear, thou I prefered some 235/40/17 as the smaller rollin diameter pulls a little harder, Im running 17x8.5 +30 which also fits nicely on Sti's, Evo'sand R32, yes my guards are pulled and rolled abit and I do have 2deg of camber up front each side.


Offset is 55, But my problem is solved already. :) got 18mm spacers to fit them. and higher my coilovers so that I wont hit my fender liners :)

[DA9B18C]

Hey guys, I've got an 07 FN2R not lowered at all mostly stock

I'm thinking of putting on the rear 18x10 14 offset. And on the front 18x9 25.

What u think?? Anyone done it?

[RenzokukenJ]

I've got stock rims on my fn2, with 19mm spacers... Fills it out really well

[Honda_FD]

Hey guys, I've got an 07 FN2R not lowered at all mostly stock

I'm thinking of putting on the rear 18x10 14 offset. And on the front 18x9 25.

What u think?? Anyone done it?

Gunna be aggressive and will look ricey as. Unless you plan on doing a stance look.
I had 17x9.5+17 on a slammed FD civic and it was a lot of mucking around with the alignment.
Eventually had -6.5 degrees camber and front lip was sitting 60mm off the ground.

FDs and FNs are very similar for wheel specs

[Yukisan]

Civic FD - 17x9 +30 r ok? keeping stock height and want to keep virgin guards please.

[jprak]

Civic FD - 17x9 +30 r ok? keeping stock height and want to keep virgin guards please.

guards may need to be rolled on rear
Fronts are fine

Run 215/45 tires

[Honda_FD]

Wheels may need to be rolled on rear
Fronts are fine

Run 215/45 tires

Yeah. Roll your wheels

[jprak]

Yeah. Roll your wheels

dont be like Honda_FD

this is his FD civic

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11737967_818480604934057_8960577070686866272_n.jpg ?oh=da026f29e96dad37be3c14e49e92865f&oe=56111812

[RenzokukenJ]

bro thats swag

[Honda_FD]

Never go full retard...

[JordanMugen]

For performance (so no 215s as that would defeat the point), I would like to run these Enkei RP-01 17x9 +35 with a 245/40 R17 or 255/40 R17 S-class tyre (hankook rs3 etc).

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{Jealous of the late model Subaru and Evo guys and girls with their super wide wheels and super wide tyres! Figure it's a late model car too, Civic can play that game ;), but is it actually possible?}

Hopefully good sticky wide tyres would partially offset the FN2's cruddiness were I to take it on a track day. :)

Do you think it will fit? :)

[RenzokukenJ]

I thought 235 was the biggest you could go without scrubbing?

[Stevil]

i run 245s and 255s on my FD at the track with just the guards rolled and the right amount of camber, for street work would be too much guard rubbin.

[RenzokukenJ]

i run 245s and 255s on my FD at the track with just the guards rolled and the right amount of camber, for street work would be too much guard rubbin.
FN not FD

[JordanMugen]

I thought 235 was the biggest you could go without scrubbing?

Thanks for the info RenzokukenJ! I really don't know, hence my question.

That's interesting to hear. Sure makes you jealous of those Evo X chaps with their super-wide tyres, oh well. :)

[RenzokukenJ]

I know, makes wheel selection a shitty process too!

[dynofd]

Hi guys, just wondering if I you can fit 8th gen accord euro 18 inch wheels to a fd Civic. Is it the same offset etc anyone tried it
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/sandsvs/unnamed.jpg (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/sandsvs/media/unnamed.jpg.html)

[dynofd]

anyone?:o

The standard 17s on my civic are 17 by 17 with 45 offset

The fd2 type r runs 18 by 7.5 60 offset for reference

The Euro wheels I want to run are 18 by 8 55 offset

[lolmclol]

iirc you'll run into problems if you're running coilovers.

[RenzokukenJ]

What about fn2 rims? Srs might look ok

[dynofd]

I wanted to go with the euro wheels as they are similar style to whats on it just bigger. That polished face alloy look.

Im just running standard suspension no coil overs. Thanks for the help guys

[harrycivic]

Hey all quick question, will running 18's x 8.5 +26 with 225/40/18 all around on a FD1 be a problem if i drop my cars 1.5" on coils?
Trying to avoid camber and guard adjustments.
Cheers

[Mikeyy168]

http://www.willtheyfit.com

Figure out how much you can drop your car after the wheels are on

[mryangtastic]

I'm thinking of factory GTR R32 wheels, 16x8+30, with 225/50R16.
On an EP3, stock height, -2' camber all round.
Anyone tried this before?

[JordanMugen]

I'm thinking of factory GTR R32 wheels, 16x8+30, with 225/50R16.
On an EP3, stock height, -2' camber all round.
Anyone tried this before?

That's 15mm less than the stock offset for EP3, right?

One thing I didn't consider before running 225/50s on 16x8 is that it creates *heaps* of slop in the steering. I ran the FD RX7 wheels on a FN2, they are +50 offset and fit nicely compared to the stock 18x7.5 +55 offset. I think they are the same weight as R32 GTR wheels, also 7 kg.

Now running 225/45 17 +50 (also from FD RX7 :P ) on 17x8.5 on the fronts and the steering response is so much better, it's a night and day difference. :)

However, I am tempted (but not confident) if 245/40 17 will fit on those 17x8.5 fronts :) . Don't really want to run 235/45 17 as the sidewall is a nearly as tall as the 225/50 16, and it will increase the gearing (whereas my crappy FN2 needs all the help it can get from gearing, unlike your EP3 rocket!).

If you have pretty stiff suspension and run stiff tyres on your EP3, you should be happy enough with the steering response on 16x8 I think. :)

[mryangtastic]

That's 15mm less than the stock offset for EP3, right?

One thing I didn't consider before running 225/50s on 16x8 is that it creates *heaps* of slop in the steering. I ran the FD RX7 wheels on a FN2, they are +50 offset and fit nicely compared to the stock 18x7.5 +55 offset. I think they are the same weight as R32 GTR wheels, also 7 kg.

Now running 225/45 17 +50 (also from FD RX7 [emoji14] ) on 17x8.5 on the fronts and the steering response is so much better, it's a night and day difference. :)

However, I am tempted (but not confident) if 245/40 17 will fit on those 17x8.5 fronts :) . Don't really want to run 235/45 17 as the sidewall is a nearly as tall as the 225/50 16, and it will increase the gearing (whereas my crappy FN2 needs all the help it can get from gearing, unlike your EP3 rocket!).

If you have pretty stiff suspension and run stiff tyres on your EP3, you should be happy enough with the steering response on 16x8 I think. :)
Thanks for that. I didn't end up going for GTR wheels. I went for another popular OEM choice... The Evo 8 Enkeis! 17x8+38 perfectly flush on A EP3 with -2' camber all round. On a 235/45/17 Achilles ATR Sport tire, the guards need to be rolled. Still rubs occasionally.

I have an awaiting set of CE28 in the same specs. I think I'll go for a 235/40/17 on those.

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[Woodzy]

Looking at a couple of different setups for my FN2, how would I go about running 18x8 +42 or 18x8.5 +42's, would I have much trouble with scrubbing or anything? Also thinking of using the 225/40's on the stock 18's, they have plenty of tread still.