FD/FN2/EP3 Wheel Setup Guide

[Stig]

I've noticed that alot of people have asked questions in regarding what wheel and wheel sizes would work and not work on either their FD, EP3 or FN2

I've decided to make a thread in which everyone contributes what wheel sizes they have ran in the past/present/future and suspension setup to help all those who are deciding on wheels.

Here is a template you guys can use :thumbsup:

Car Model:
Front Wheel and Tyre Size:
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size:
Suspension:
Guard Modifications:
Issues with Setup:

[Stig]

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

[Reclus]

nice work Stig
that helps me a lot, thanks

btw did you test them all yourself?

[Stig]

lol yeah, tested them all myself

[Reclus]

now the only problem for me is which style will fit my needs haha

i'm wondering, whether the suspension for all 3 FD1 models are the same or not

[Stig]

all the same

[Reclus]

great thx

so it wont affect acceleration when I change from 15" - 17" then

[Stig]

if you choose the 17" tyre to have the same diameter as the 15" tyre then you have no problems

here's a useful link: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[Philip Lee]

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

[Reclus]

Great tools, Stig, thanks a lot

[Reclus]

what about 205/55/R16 tyre ones?
what are the best offsets?

[lukits01]

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

[rk 86 wa]

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 :(

[ekdez]

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 =]

[jpestrada115]

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

[eNGee]

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

[aero]

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

[threesix]

[QUOTE=ekdez;2706169]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.

i think the hybrid has a different fuel tank set up cause mine rubs on the plastic that covers the tank. worn a hole in it lol

[Stig]

^ na, same happens to me but its no biggy

[threesix]

true true. the sound is worse than what its doing to the car.

[evolution]

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

[ITRDC2]

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

who's the 17x8+38? same as me!!

[tang(oO)]

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


Would you happen to have a pic of your car on 17x8 +38??

[ITRDC2]

yeah awaiting for tyres atm,should be in a week

[tang(oO)]

awesome.

[Philip Lee]

Would you happen to have a pic of your car on 17x8 +38??

not on my car.

but i know EVO 7 enkeis fit which has those spec.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a5012c98d7.jpg


http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/bb562c595b.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/eae90eb926.jpg

[ITRDC2]

not on my car.

but i know EVO 7 enkeis fit which has those spec.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a5012c98d7.jpg


http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/bb562c595b.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/eae90eb926.jpg

sure no camber kit needed?no roll guard and no nothing???straight fit?that could be a good news to me!

[Philip Lee]

sure no camber kit needed?no roll guard and no nothing???straight fit?that could be a good news to me!

only if your car has stock suspension and run 215/45/17. also that's on a UK EP3 too but i'd imagine they're pretty similar to a JDM.

[anaesthetics]

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: None
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: None
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: None
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.

[curtis265]

Good Thread. :)

maybe include fitment pixors too?

what about a
rolled: y/n
scrubbing: y/n/full lock only

etc...

[lukits01]

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

[ITRDC2]

only if your car has stock suspension and run 215/45/17. also that's on a UK EP3 too but i'd imagine they're pretty similar to a JDM.

yeah i got stock sussy...but i will be running 225/45/17....

[Philip Lee]

yeah i got stock sussy...but i will be running 225/45/17....

Give it a go and see how it goes. 225 might fit as well. I only said 215 becos I can confirm it.

[ITRDC2]

but seems like 225 is better to go for the 8' i think.215 is a bit narrow for it thats what the tyre guy told me

[Philip Lee]

215 should fit 7 - 8 inches width. Check with the tyres manufacturer.

[ITRDC2]

well i only ordered 225 anyway.cuz they come from the states...so take times if order another 2x215

[ekdez]

should sticky this thread stig.

[Reclus]

For FD
what about 16x6.5 for 205/50/R16?
basically i'm asking whether i can fit the stock DC5 5 spokes rims
i'm not sure about the offset
but it should be shown at the back of the rim, right?

thanks

[liquid23]

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

[aero]

:O got the ce28ns??? pics!!!

[liquid23]

yeah pics will be up tomorrow. it was dark by the time i got home so can't take good photos.
just need to lower it lots haha so high now

[dny]

saw you in my review mirror today as i went to curtin... they looked huge

[black8thgen]

Picsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

[liquid23]

saw you in my review mirror today as i went to curtin... they looked huge

haha yeah saw u too

[Reclus]

hey someone said if we don't change the sussey, our FD will look like a 4WD
so is it necessary or it'll be fine to go from 15" to 17"?

[FDBenni]

in my opinion if u keep the diameter the same anything up to 17 is fine, when you start getting into 18+ it starts to look ridiculous without lowering.

[Riviera]

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...

[br3nny]

Car Model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +36 / 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +36 / 225/40/18
Suspension: ABP Eibach Pro-kit (30mm)
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None

[threesix]

i know im a (big time!) noob but what with putting the wider rim on the FRONT of the car and the skinner one on the back?? like 18x9 on the front and 18x8 on the back for example.

i wanna try it to see how it looks? stig?

[kawai]

must be space issue at the back compared to the front?

i think people should upload some small pictures of what the wheels looks like :D

[aero]

i know im a (big time!) noob but what with putting the wider rim on the FRONT of the car and the skinner one on the back?? like 18x9 on the front and 18x8 on the back for example.

i wanna try it to see how it looks? stig?

i think stig said before that the reason why he put the 9" at the front was so that the wheels would sit more flush

[Stig]

usually people put the wider rim on the front of fwd cars is to provide more traction and less wider rims in the rear to reduce rolling resistance

i just put a 9" rim at the front cos i could do it, and it sits more flush :) i would love a 9.5 in the rear though, but money is an issue lol

[threesix]

i know drag racing people but wider rims on the front for traction but i was thinking more for looks seeings as my car is far from a powerful car lol

i hate how the front wheels sit on FD's. look the opposite of camber!

[Stig]

you mean positive camber, yea it looks terrible

but i think im running at least -5 at the front ;)

[aero]

do u have any kind of adjustable camber arms installed on ur car, stig?

[Stig]

na nothing, its just the way the air bags front shocks are designed, i just chucked it on the max negative camber lol

[threesix]

you mean positive camber, yea it looks terrible

but i think im running at least -5 at the front ;)


yeah thats what i meant :)

how do i get -5? (me noob)

edit me dumb - camber kit.

[threesix]

true true. the sound is worse than what its doing to the car.

ok.

took the rear rim off.

saw where the rim is rubbing on the plastic protecting the fuel tank/lines.

cut away the plastic where its rubbing so there was no way the tyre would touch the plastic.

jumped in the car.

went for a spin.

still rubbing.

had the rears rolled ages ago.

**** knows what its rubbing on.

wtf.

[aero]

perhaps u need stiffer suspension and maybe a bit of negative camber?

[threesix]

true true. got a fair bit of negative camber going on already but am only rolling of pedders springs.

love to get a set of coils.. but love to get a ticket back to thailand ;)

[Stig]

is it a scrubbing noise against plastic?

its more likely the rear bumper cos thats where im scrubbing, im trying to wear mine out lol

[ekdez]

yeah what stig said.. i got a chisel/sander thing.. and scratched away some of the affected area.. the bolt which holds the rear bar to the other bit might be scraping too..

[threesix]

is it a scrubbing noise against plastic?

its more likely the rear bumper cos thats where im scrubbing, im trying to wear mine out lol


wonder why its only happening on the back left side when 80% the time no one is sitting in the passenger set??

ita tripping me out yo.

[ekdez]

fd naturally sits lower on one side.. i cant remember which one tho.

[black8thgen]

right sideeee. unless u get coils and even it up =D

[threesix]

you mean positive camber, yea it looks terrible

but i think im running at least -5 at the front ;)

could you post a pic of your whip front on so i can see the -5 camber?? cheers.

[dny]

Car Model: FN2
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +36 / 225/40/18
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x8 +36 / 225/40/18
Suspension: ABP Eibach Pro-kit (30mm)
Guard Modifications: None
Issues with Setup: None

Jetts?

[Reclus]

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


hey will 225 break the rules for running it on the road?
i mean there's regulation saying that we can't go over 10mm than the stock?

anyone knows?

[threesix]

whats the best psi for 215/40's???

dez told me but i forgot..

[aero]

hey will 225 break the rules for running it on the road?
i mean there's regulation saying that we can't go over 10mm than the stock?

anyone knows?

that rule applies to the rolling diameter. the issue applies with the tyre width, profile and the size of the rims ur gonna put on them. there are a few online calculators that will be able to compare ur stock tyres (or the highest measure on the placard) with the new tyres ur getting.

[br3nny]

Jetts?

yep...which one ??

[tazman888]

What do you guys think with this one 18" a Civic Black Vti
http://www.talebtyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=180

[aero]

Looks ok in pictures, but not so great in rl imo. Friend has 20" black version of them on his bmw. Dish looks good but to me the style doesn't look that great.

[evolution]

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

Just an Update:
I got the front SPC camber bolts and Rear Ingalls Camber kit installed and sent the car to be aligned
Came back with
Front Camber Left -0.50 Right -0.48
Front Caster Left +6.35 Right +7.11
Front Toe in Left +0.1 Right +0.1

Rear Camber Left -1.22 Right -1.26
Rear Toe in Left 0.0 Right 0.0

Result = No more scrubbing on hard turns! So far anyway. Have yet to test on full load

[ylo00w]

Would a 17 x 8, 35 offset rims fit nicely on 08 Civic FD1? I currently have 17 x 7, 45 offset rims with 215/45 17 rubber and just not sure if I can run the same rubber size due to the difference in width of the rims.:confused: Thanks in advance

[aero]

u should be fine with those specs and tyres. just stretch ur current tyres onto ur new wheels. it'll look tough! take some pics as well :D

[xqwzit]

will this work?

18x8.5 +45 with 225/40 R18

currently on stock shocks but coils will be next..

[r3ckless]

How dumped can i go with i run 17x8.5+31 235/40 and 17x7.5+29 215/40 on a fd sport?

[Stig]

will this work?

18x8.5 +45 with 225/40 R18

currently on stock shocks but coils will be next..

coils = no


How dumped can i go with i run 17x8.5+31 235/40 and 17x7.5+29 215/40 on a fd sport?

i would assume you'll be having scrubbing issues with the tyres in the rear, so ill say 1 finger gap at most, fronts on the other hand you can go pretty low

[evolution]

How dumped can i go with i run 17x8.5+31 235/40 and 17x7.5+29 215/40 on a fd sport?

Your tyre widths are the same as mine, but offsets are slightly more agressive. I would agree with stig that you might get scrubbing on the rears.

Even now after adjusting my camber, I will scrub when turning slightly hard on uneven roads with full load. Other than that no scrubbing.

I'm running Tein S Tech springs with a 1 1/2 finger gap

[aero]

How dumped can i go with i run 17x8.5+31 235/40 and 17x7.5+29 215/40 on a fd sport?

u may also want to get some thinner tyres on the rears and roll ur guards. that can help with scrubbing.

[aero]

will 18x9.5 +30 work? lol... im really waiting on ekdez to fit his 20x9.5 +30 wheels on his car to see if it can be pulled off, before i get a new set of wheels. thinking of running them on 225/40 or maybe 215/40s.. also need a camber kit to tuck the wheels in. anyone know what camber kit will allow me enough negative camber? i don't think the skunk2 ones will do it

[Stig]

9.5+30 all round?

try spc rear camber kit, the bushings are better than the skunk2

[ylo00w]

u should be fine with those specs and tyres. just stretch ur current tyres onto ur new wheels. it'll look tough! take some pics as well :D

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:)

[Antv]

Tyre Question

hey guys would these fit on my ep3?

Enkei NT03 black
17x9 +35
17x8 +38

my guards have been rolled and car is lowered by 30mm if that helps....

thanks

[Philip Lee]

Tyre Question

hey guys would these fit on my ep3?

Enkei NT03 black
17x9 +35
17x8 +38

my guards have been rolled and car is lowered by 30mm if that helps....

thanks

17X8 +38 should fit, 17x9 +35 might be tight on the inside and will need to run more -ve camber

[Antv]

awww thought so, thanks for quick reply mate. I so wanted these enkei's that were going for good price here....

[Philip Lee]

maybe u can try it on and let us know.

[denrie]

Agree'd =)

[Antv]

should i put the 17x9 at the front or rear? yeah i think ill get a test fit

[amuson]

hey guys... will 17x8 +42 have any issues on a fd1/2? car is on coils + rear camber kit..
and can u use original nuts or do u hav to use aftermarket e.g. rays or wk nuts?
thanks

[ekdez]

will 18x9.5 +30 work? lol... im really waiting on ekdez to fit his 20x9.5 +30 wheels on his car to see if it can be pulled off, before i get a new set of wheels. thinking of running them on 225/40 or maybe 215/40s.. also need a camber kit to tuck the wheels in. anyone know what camber kit will allow me enough negative camber? i don't think the skunk2 ones will do it

soz yeah im lagging haha, not in a rush cos i already have LM's on my car.. if u get me.. its like meh! but it will be done soon :) i ordered tires today.

[threesix]

balling! :)

[black8thgen]

18x8 +35 on an fd guys? got coils, but i suspect that wont be an issue, would just be the scrubbing hey? will i need to roll my guards? i'd prob stretch 215/40/18 over them to be safe

[liquid23]

how does this look =D
or dump more lol

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/812/kvn7223photoshop.jpg

[Stig]

lower! tuck rim!

[aero]

lol did u have a lot of weight in the back? front looks pretty high still. go lower! have them sitting just above rim

[MasterPHO]

Hey Stig Question, how would 18x8.0 on my FD1 VTI go?

[Stig]

what offset are you looking at?

[MasterPHO]

+35 +37 ish ? Lol

[Stig]

slap some 215/40/18 and you should be right, might need to roll your guards depending how low you go

[MasterPHO]

how about 8.5 width? what you think?

[Stig]

on what suspension are you planning to use now/future?

[MasterPHO]

I'm Just thinking King Springs for now, Coils Maybe in the future. Ill most prolly get the wheels on an 8 width. just needed an opinion on the 8.5 is all..

Don't think ill go too low, don't really wanna roll my guards. But ill def go for 18s =]

[aero]

8.5 +35 or +37 should be alright. like stig said, stretch some 215s over the wheels and there shouldnt be too much hassle. at the most, u may need to lip ur guards

[ekdez]

on a 8" you could even go a 205/40 if they make them.. :D

[MasterPHO]

what about an offset of 45?

[Stig]

8.5 you would need like a very low 30's to high 20's offset if you plan to run coils in the future, rolled guards and uber stretched tyres

[aero]

8.5" +35 and +38 will work with coils. had that as my last set up. anyone know much about megan racing camber kits? how do they compare with spc and skunk2?

[MasterPHO]

alright here's what I decided
18"x8 +45

will I still need to roll my guards?

If not ill just go 17 Lool

[aero]

aww. nah 8" +45 is perfectly safe. they will fit inside ur guards with the proper size tyres without guard rolling or pretty much any extra adjustment. they're safe for coils and springs. but they they're not as badass as running some low offset and stretch :P

[MasterPHO]

aww. nah 8" +45 is perfectly safe. they will fit inside ur guards with the proper size tyres without guard rolling or pretty much any extra adjustment. they're safe for coils and springs. but they they're not as badass as running some low offset and stretch :P

Loool I'm not as daring as some of you guys, Tucking the wheels and all hahaha not my style.

[dny]

+45 is the worst offset ever. you will regret it

at least get 40 or under

[aero]

on springs they should fit fine. if u wanna be uber safe with fitment, +45 will do. as long as the width doesnt exceed 8" inner clearance is ok.

im looking at some 18x9 +30 next up on some 215/40 tyres. will there be a definite need for a camber kit to avoid rubbing?

[Stig]

at the fronts yes lol (only when you hit bumps on the road it will scrub at 1 finger gap)

had an 8+38 at the front and that was scrubbing, cambered the shit outta it and now the 9+38 only scrubs when i turn hard

[aero]

ive got those camber thingos at the top of the front perches on my coils. will they be sufficient? 18x9 +30 seems a bit more aggressive than most people on here and im not sure if i will need a rear camber kit. should i go 205/40 or will 215/40 tyres stretched on, be ok?

[nudal]

Guys, I'm thinking of getting new shoes soon but not to sure whether the size and offset will work on a stock height. Could some confirm whether 20" x 8.5 (et +35) and wrapped with 225/30/20 will fit on a FN2R without any problems?
Currently, I have a set of 20" x 8 (et.+38) with the same tyre profiles as above and there isn't any rubbing and I haven't done any work on the guard at all.

Would the new set of shoes require guard modification or could I get away with it.

cheers

[aero]

Wow. 20s on an fn2r! What type of wheels are u thinking of?

[MasterPHO]

Wow. 20s on an fn2r! What type of wheels are u thinking of?



Loool that's what I was thinking, kinda defies the whole purpose doesn't it.

[alan]

I've had 19x8.5 +35 on my FN2 with 235/35 tyres
No scrubing

[ekdez]

Wow. 20s on an fn2r! What type of wheels are u thinking of?

here are 20" on a fn2r

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6296/p0908081558kf0.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/927/gununggh4.jpg

[aero]

bodaas' car? what happened to him? lol

[xenonkuraz]

Can I run 17x9 rears without modification on my fd?

[Stig]

what offset though

[xenonkuraz]

38 offset

[Stig]

lowered? if so you might need to roll your guards

[threesix]

so.

im gonna put my 18x9's on the front and 18x8's on the back this arvo.

does the wider rims up front make it more heavy to turn???

[aero]

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?

[Stig]

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

[threesix]

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

[aero]

maybe ill look for just some 8" wide wheels... 17x8 +35.

does anyone have experience with 8.5" wide with +30 offset and 205 wide tyres?

[threesix]

but i only have pedder springs that are pretty soft.

maybe coils will help? camber kit?

fashion never function anyway!! lol

[ekdez]

maybe ill look for just some 8" wide wheels... 17x8 +35.

does anyone have experience with 8.5" wide with +30 offset and 205 wide tyres?

rolling on 19x8.5 +25 at the front with a 215/35r19 (Y) no issues.
i would ride on this on all fours, if i had the chance. :)

[JohnO]

Anyone running 225 R17 +35 offset?
If I do wheels first ad coils later will I need to roll my guards ?

[aero]

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

[pairz-reason]

anyone selling their stock fn2 rims.. i need them for my fd1 civic... just want a very stocky look and just drop the car.

[aero]

If ur just gonna drop it with lowering springs, then they should be fine. but the fn2r wheels wont fit ur fd1 if ur gonna lower ur car with coilovers. u'd need spacers for em

[b16a2]

What tyres do you guys recommend for stock EP3 Wheels?

[ekay1]

Hey guys, how would 18x9.5 and 18x8.5 with + 20 go on the fd? Ive looked around, but no one seems to have put on these specs. Cheers

[av90]

What tyres do you guys recommend for stock EP3 Wheels?

215/45/17. popular tyre size makes it cheap too etc etc...most members are running it here too

[aero]

Hey guys, how would 18x9.5 and 18x8.5 with + 20 go on the fd? Ive looked around, but no one seems to have put on these specs. Cheers

i would love to see it on an fd! would look nice!. pretty sure u'll be scrubbing on those 9.5" ones tho, unless u do a fair bit of camber and guard work

[ekay1]

i would love to see it on an fd! would look nice!. pretty sure u'll be scrubbing on those 9.5" ones tho, unless u do a fair bit of camber and guard work

So 8.5 would be fine though? i wanna TRY 9.5 in the future for a more aggressive look. Going for cr kais with low offset, probably 20ish. Just curious was all. Thanks man

[Stig]

9.5+22 is doable on the front imo with -4 ish camber

bags make everything easier

[ekay1]

-4 camber?? wouldnt that like camber the hell out of the tyres?

[Stig]

small price to pay to be hella flush yo

[ekay1]

LOL fair enough.

[aero]

also make sure u stretch them tyres! 205/40 on the 8.5" and 215/40 on the 9.5" :thumbsup:

[RPS.13]

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

[ekay1]

^ dam, that might be a pain when you lower it, looks nice though. Should go lower profile when you change your tyres next =P

[av90]

you need to dump it and camber it in. was there a reason why you got 16" rims as opposed to 17 ?

[RPS.13]

^ dam, that might be a pain when you lower it, looks nice though. Should go lower profile when you change your tyres next =P
yeah tyres need changing, current tyres have some slight cracking between the tread, was planning to order some 195/45 or 205/45's all round


you need to dump it and camber it in. was there a reason why you got 16" rims as opposed to 17 ?
true... needs more low! I should be ordering coilovers this week.
reason for the 16's? coz they only cost me $270, plus I already have set of 17x9's

[ekay1]

Fair enough. 195 is going to be major stretch lol.

[av90]

niceee ! better post moar pics after coilovers installed :)

[chrishood]

Hey guys, Id really love some input on the question of:
Will 17x9 + 35 with 235/40/17 have any fitment issues on stock suspension?

For those of you don't know me, here's my intro thread:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?140824-NEW-Overseas-Acura-CSX!

[Stig]

you might experience your inner rear plastic lining scrubbing off but apart from that i dont see why it wouldnt work, love the rear bar btw!

[chrishood]

Hmmmm plastic lining.. is that the fender lining?
Would that be a hazard in the winter as in a potential area for rust because theres no lining anymore?
Rear bar = mugen rear lip??

[Stig]

nah not the fender lining, if you take your rear wheels off, its the plastic lining on the left rear wheel i believe, that covers your fuel tank line

[chrishood]

Are you referring to this?

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/T1S%20TRIAL/myproblem.jpg

[Stig]

lol yeah that, no biggy though unless you are fussed about it being there

[chrishood]

Hmmm... what could be a quick fix to this problem?
Would it possess a long term risk if I left it riding in the x9 for a month and then having the ripped lining last through winter?

[aero]

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.

[chrishood]

Hmmm... I'm going to talk to the guy to see if I can keep my 225/40/17 rt615's and have a local tireshop swap the tires out.
I doubt he will be happy with that, but its worth a try!

[black8thgen]

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

[aero]

+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

[Stig]

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)

[black8thgen]

haha yeah those meisters.... kinda thinking about them, but dont think they would look that great cos ive got the mugen wing on my car so yeaaaah =[...

how's it look in regards to stance stig?

[Stig]

i think it will look alright with the wing, as for stance i like it to be flush :) but flush always results in scrubbing and im sick of it now lol

quite enjoyed running around with the meisters actually, looks alright

[black8thgen]

any pics? =D

[Stig]

shitty one i took off the phone

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?69309-Your-Mods-To-2006-2010-FD-Civics&p=2867890&viewfull=1#post2867890

[aero]

aggressive offset ftw! lol

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/nghia109/hung%20n%20dan/IMG_3213copy.jpg

[black8thgen]

damn.. nice dish hahah

btw.... just wanna confirm it:

18x8 +38 front, 18x9 +35 rears, 215/40/18 on coils.

what issues am i gna run into...

[aero]

u shouldnt get any issues with that. at the most, u may just need to roll the rear guards. but should be ok. ive got no issues with 9" wheels with +35 offset. only thing besides coilovers that ive done, is have my guards mildly rolled. no camber kit. so far ive had 2 people in the rear with no problems. ekdez has run the same specs with no problems on full load

[black8thgen]

ah okay sweet just needa save for the money now =D

[av90]

hey guys,

will 17x8.5" +32 fit on ep3? anyone running similar specs? also will 215/45/17 tyres fit fine on it? or should i go wider tyres

[honda_zivic]

hey guys, wtf is the stud pattern on new civic hyrbrid? is it 5x114 like others.

[aero]

yep. 5x114.3

[honda_zivic]

thanks man.

[ttadl8888]

Do Accord 17 X 7.5 offset= 55 fit on FD1?

[ekay1]

That should be fine.

[ekay1]

u shouldnt get any issues with that. at the most, u may just need to roll the rear guards. but should be ok. ive got no issues with 9" wheels with +35 offset. only thing besides coilovers that ive done, is have my guards mildly rolled. no camber kit. so far ive had 2 people in the rear with no problems. ekdez has run the same specs with no problems on full load

how about 17x9 + 17?

[aznboiio1]

17x8 +35 running on coils should be fine for fd2, am i correct?

[black8thgen]

yup all good

[ttadl8888]

Couldn't find anyone putting a 16 X 6 wheels... Will that affect the handling?

[curtis265]

16x6? what offset? That's skinnier than stock.. It won't significantly affect your handling.

[ekay1]

16x6 is going to look funny as well lol. Go for a wider tyre if you want the car to have better handling and some decent tyres will help in that process too.

[aero]

16" wheels are small, but still fine. although u should opt for something wider than 6".. i think thats nearly the same width as stock fd1 wheels. 195 tyres will look very thin in terms of stance, and wont get u much traction.. but if u compare it to stock, its nearly the same. not much of an upgrade.

[FDBenni]

stock is 6.5" wide.. so thats a downgrade..

[RPS.13]

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

[ekay1]

Dam that would of looked nice if it was lowered and you had a camber kit.

[chrishood]

Would a 17x9 +22(F) +28(R) with 215/40/17 912's all around be a problem on a FD?

[ekay1]

Im not sure if itll clear the caliper. Perhaps with a camber kit, rolled guards itll fit. I was reading before about how even the jdm dc5r rims or something clipped the caliper. Not 100% but ill get back to you when i find more info. I want to try run 17x9 +38, so i guess if yours fits, mine will be all fine.

[ekay1]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?80349-DC5R-wheels-fit-FD1-civic
Have a read of that :)

[aero]

Im not sure if itll clear the caliper. Perhaps with a camber kit, rolled guards itll fit. I was reading before about how even the jdm dc5r rims or something clipped the caliper. Not 100% but ill get back to you when i find more info. I want to try run 17x9 +38, so i guess if yours fits, mine will be all fine.

+38 on 9" wide will Fit but will be close for inner clearance if u have coilovers. I have about 1cm or less distance between my rim and front strut on +35

[nny911]

test fitted my new wheels today: BBS mesh 16x7.5 +24, 205/55/16

Hey im planning to get BBS RS for ep3r roughly around the size below:
(F) 16 × 7J to 7.5J offset +15 to +33
(R) 16 × 7J to 8J offset +15 to +33

what do you think is the lowest offset i can go without having too many issues..and keeping in mind i wanna track it..
thanks !

[RPS.13]

is your ep lowered? also what sized tyres would you plan on running?

I haven't lowered my ep yet, so i'm unable to confirm what the lowest offset could be... but looking at the "16x7.5 +24, 205/55/16" I test fitted the rears should only need a roll/lip... the fronts should fit with a bit of camber. I'm planning on running 195/45 tyres though, might go up to a 205/45 depending on how much clearance there is.

[nny911]

im planning to go coilovers...i dont have a clue about tyres...help lol

[ej20i]

Man with 16s you gonna need some low ass coil over set up. If the ep has a stock offset of +45. I'd say the lowest u can go with guard rolling n coil overs are +15. But with 195 Tyres u won't get good grip though. If Tyres. I find dz 101 is awesome. Or sumitomo htrz3 is awesome.

[ekay1]

+38 on 9" wide will Fit but will be close for inner clearance if u have coilovers. I have about 1cm or less distance between my rim and front strut on +35

Oh well thats good news thanks. Im just on s-tech springs atm, the rear seems sorta high ( finger and half gap) so im not worried about scrubbing, but im worried about the front. Will i need much camber? the ku31's 215/45/17 able to stretch onto the 9 yeah? Thanks a ton aero!

[dannyhuynh]

Hey guys im wondering what tyre size do i need to wrap 17x7 +38 wheels? thanks!

[Stig]

205/45/17 for little bit stretched, 215/45/17 for flush with rim, 225/45/17 for a bit of sidewall bulging like on the cl9's

[dannyhuynh]

Thanks Stig :D

[av90]

hey,

will 215/45/17 be able to fit on 17x9 inch ?

cheers

[ekay1]

I was looking at those specs, people said that itll be quite stretched.

[aero]

should be ok. it really depends on the tyres tho. get something with a good stiff sidewall and a brand that has a reputation for stretching. ive been running on 215/40/17 tyres on a 17x9 rim for nearly half a year now. love the stretch look!

[av90]

thanks man, will kumho 31 suffice?
repped +++

[ekay1]

ku31s are quite stretchy imo. Had them on my previous rims and getting them shortly again. Shouldnt be too much of a worry mate. Just may look a bit stretched is all, helps to reduce scrubbing though if your cars dumped.

[dc2rrrr]

will 18x8 +48 with 225/40 tyres fit an 2006 fd with coilovers? dont have coilovers yet but will be running them in the future... this offset business is pretty damn confusing! some offsets you can run coils some you cant some widths you can some you cant!! haha thanks in advance for your help!

[black8thgen]

+48 is really tight.... i think it might hit ur coilovers (but if i remember correctly, someone said it JUST fits?). and u should prob run 215/40 tyres just in case

[patchwick]

+48 is really tight.... i think it might hit ur coilovers (but if i remember correctly, someone said it JUST fits?). and u should prob run 215/40 tyres just in case

so 18x8.5 with 235/35 or 235/40 would be really really tight?!?!

[black8thgen]

i doubt that would work =/.. depending on offset, but yeah very unlikely to get no scrubbing

[patchwick]

i doubt that would work =/.. depending on offset, but yeah very unlikely to get no scrubbing

hmmm..scrubbing around the inner side of the wheels aye?..not outer (fender area)

what if i keep my spacers?

[ekay1]

if you put spacers, im pretty sure that is going to demolish your guards lol

[aero]

hmmm..scrubbing around the inner side of the wheels aye?..not outer (fender area)

what if i keep my spacers?

18x8.5 should be ok but u shouldnt need spacers depending on the offset of ur wheels.
what is the offset of those wheels?
also, 235s will rub on ur guards

[patchwick]

18x8.5 should be ok but u shouldnt need spacers depending on the offset of ur wheels.
what is the offset of those wheels?
also, 235s will rub on ur guards

its +47, you reckon? as i really wanna go 235s

..theres a guy running on 18x8.5 +48 235/40..no issues..however hes still on stock suspension..

im not really going to dump the car.. currently its sitting on 1finger gap all around with stock 17s on 15mm spacers..just flushed..doesnt rub at all even on uneven roads..

[Perry]

This might have been covered already tyre recommendation for the folllowing wheel spec its for a ep3 17x8 +35, +45?

[patchwick]

18x8.5 should be ok but u shouldnt need spacers depending on the offset of ur wheels.
what is the offset of those wheels?
also, 235s will rub on ur guards

Im on 235/40/18's now , doesnt rub at all, I must say it was a pretty tight, probably 2-3mm from the rubber gas cover

[aero]

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.

[patchwick]

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.

scrubbing on that rubber gas cover thiggy?? .. i looked at it..and looks like it goes flatter or deeper from the middle to the top area means you should get less scrub if your lower? but not really sure ey..

but no, i haven't tried it with people sitting at the back yet... let u'se know if i ever get to.

[threesix]

my wheel wore a hole straight through the gas line cover thing.

after rolling and a little pulling i can have a full load with no probs.

[eeKayFouR]

will 18x9.5 +30 fit on and fd?

what will it need? rolled guards + camber?

[aero]

mmk. i guess today we have established that 18x9.5 +30 all around will fit, but not with 235/40 tyres lol. im thinking 215s + camber will make them fit nicely without scrubbing.

have u got any pics of my car with all 4 wheels on, khoi?

[ttadl8888]

Just wondering can 205/50/r16 fit on VTi-L stock wheels?

Cheers

[aero]

they should fit

[gunnie]

Hi,

I am looking to replace the stock rims that I have on my FN2 with some Mugen GP come in 18x7.5, +48 offset, 5x114.3.
Being a total noob in wheel and tires sizes, will I have any issues with the following setup. Thanks

Car Model: FN2 (Stock)
Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 18x7.5+55 and 225/40/18

[aero]

you shouldnt have any issues at all with those

[alan]

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

[alan]

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

[BC8]

hey guys

im looking to get new wheels and tyres.. just wondering for 17" wheels.. what is the desired specifcations for CIVIC FD 08 model..

5x114.3 +45 offset.. ? would it be ok with a offset of +42 as well?

The tyres I was looking to match the set of wheels are 215/45/17..

I've based these on the Civic Sport... my vehicle is lowered with springs

Any advice appreicated

Thanks

[rcfd2civic]

hey guys

im looking to get new wheels and tyres.. just wondering for 17" wheels.. what is the desired specifcations for CIVIC FD 08 model..

5x114.3 +45 offset.. ? would it be ok with a offset of +42 as well?

The tyres I was looking to match the set of wheels are 215/45/17..

I've based these on the Civic Sport... my vehicle is lowered with springs

Any advice appreicated

Thanks

Based on my experience the 17x7.5 with a +35 offset will fit your car right cause i drive a civic sports 08 and bought rota svn on that size.Especially yours is lowered so it will fit without scraping.And the tyres specification you want will fit on that size,cheers

[ekay1]

Careful that the specs dont hit the strut as mine is like a couple of mm from it

[jpestrada115]

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...

If the offset was to be higher, say +45, exactly the same wheel & tyre size & stock suspension, will the issue of rubbing at rear be fixed? Is scrubbing at front expected when turning full lock with say +45 offset? Intending to keep stock suspension and not lower the car. Thanks in advance guys.

[aero]

it depends on how wide ur wheels are and what tyres u put on them. +45 wont scrub if u have a rim that is about 8" wide or narrower, but u could experience the wheel or tyre rubbing on the inside suspension parts if u have, say +45 on a 9.5" rim.

[jpestrada115]

it depends on how wide ur wheels are and what tyres u put on them. +45 wont scrub if u have a rim that is about 8" wide or narrower, but u could experience the wheel or tyre rubbing on the inside suspension parts if u have, say +45 on a 9.5" rim.

Same size as the post that i quoted mate but maybe increase the offset to say +45 or so.

Front Wheel and Tyre Size: 19x8.5 +43 / 225/35/19
Rear Wheel and Tyre Size:19x8.5 +43 / 225/35/19

[aero]

if 19x8.5 +43 works on stock suspension, then +45 should fit ok on stock suspension. 2mm of offset is a very small margin. however, coilovers wont allow those specs. if u end up getting aftermarket suspension, u may need spacers for those wheel specs. stock suspension is very soft tho, and altho u may not scrub on ur outer guards, ur tyres may scrub on the wheel wells and splash guards during dips, bumps and hard turns.

[jpestrada115]

^ Oh ok. Cheers man.

[sintoni]

Hi man, I am new to the forum..

I am just wondering whether I will be able to fit in 18x8.5 ET30 and 18x9.5 ET40 with 235/35 and 275/35 on my FD2?? I will be using an aftermarket spring and will roll my guards..

Is that possible??

[.k.]

i can't see any way of the 275/35 fitting?

and 9.5 +40 might be hitting your suspension depending on if you have a/m shock + springs or only stock strut + springs..

roll + flare + pump + pull + whatever is gonna be needed to fit 275 ......

[sintoni]

Lol..

So the only way is to change the rear tyres??

Or is it possible to set up negative chamber?

[sintoni]

Lol..

So the only way is to change the rear tyres??

Or is it possible to set up negative chamber?

[aero]

negative camber will only bring the rim and tyre even closer to ur suspension and cause problems. 275/35 is far too wide for our civics. 18x9.5 +30 can fit, but not with 275 tyres. not even with 235 tyres (i've tried lol). u'd probably need 215 tyres and a bit of camber and have guards rolled... but that would ruin traction and function of having wide wheels if u were after better grip and performance.

[sintoni]

Yeah man..

My mate is selling wheels with that specs, so I am asking whether I can fit in to my FD..

Thx for the replies..

[patchwick]

Hi man, I am new to the forum..

I am just wondering whether I will be able to fit in 18x8.5 ET30 and 18x9.5 ET40 with 235/35 and 275/35 on my FD2?? I will be using an aftermarket spring and will roll my guards..

Is that possible??


looks like Feels FD2R wheel setup... too hardcore to fit on a normal FD :)

[aznboiio1]

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

[patchwick]

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

[RPS.13]

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

[will13]

Would 17x8.5 +32 or +35 fit without any guard rolling on an EP3?

[Philip Lee]

Would 17x8.5 +32 or +35 fit without any guard rolling on an EP3?

is your car lowered? if yes, i think they'll scrub....

[will13]

Will probably only lower it about 1.5cm..should be ok, right?

[Philip Lee]

should be ok if camber is adjustible. the front might be a bit tight. if you are not lowered by coils you will have very little room inside.

[will13]

Might just have to make the drop very minimal then. It will be running on tein monoflex so I'll probably just drop it 1cm and be done with it