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BLV-27J
06-10-2011, 01:38 AM
wondering if these wheel sizes will fit on a dc5r and what mods will need to be done? atm my car is pretty much standard, i was thinking of putting the 9.5" on the front and 8.5" on the rear and i am looking at getting coilovers soon??

Vicks
06-10-2011, 09:41 AM
First thing you'll need to do is roll your guards.

The wheels will fit depending on your height, stiffness, camber, tyre size etc.
Imo, you should run your wider wheels on your rear..

www.rimtuck.com

^This site will give you an idea of what tyre size to run on the size of the wheels.

M@lew
06-10-2011, 09:52 AM
Don't think 17 x 9.5 +40 will fit. Probably will hit something.

ekay1
06-10-2011, 10:05 AM
If it does hit something, it will probably be the strut

BLV-27J
06-10-2011, 12:37 PM
what if i run it with a 15mm spacer?

integragsi96
06-10-2011, 10:32 PM
what if i run it with a 15mm spacer?

run a lower offset...therefore if need be you can roll the guards!
you cant relocate your struts lol

BLV-27J
06-10-2011, 11:41 PM
so you reckon a spacer wont work to fit them? because im looking at buying these wheels maybe soon

integragsi96
06-10-2011, 11:43 PM
spacer yess...however why not just get the correct fitment to start off with?
save yourself the stress..
just find out what width and offset will fit and go from there.

BLV-27J
07-10-2011, 12:09 AM
only reason is because someone is selling these second hand

teg R
25-05-2012, 03:24 PM
hey mate I've got the enkei rpf1 17x8+35 on my dc5r. managed to fit them with 10mm spacers and coilovers. no scrubbing unless you take a hard corner lol rims wrapped in 215/45. hope this helps

Oz_Striker
25-05-2012, 04:56 PM
hey mate I've got the enkei rpf1 17x8+35 on my dc5r. managed to fit them with 10mm spacers and coilovers. no scrubbing unless you take a hard corner lol rims wrapped in 215/45. hope this helps

Wouldn't think you'd need any spacers for that size

OP should wait until a set of wheels come up for sale that are going to fit without any headaches, plus using spacers on high offset wheels takes away the concave goodness! Look for a 17x9 + 30 for best DC5 fitment IMO

BLV-27J
02-06-2012, 07:06 PM
thanks for the reply, got 17x9+12 all around with a bit of camber, looks mad

Oz_Striker
06-06-2012, 09:51 PM
thanks for the reply, got 17x9+12 all around with a bit of camber, looks mad

Post up some pics mate

BLV-27J
09-06-2012, 06:24 PM
shitty photos

BLV-27J
09-06-2012, 06:30 PM
btw where can i get camber bolts for the fronts? i got buddyclub n+ suspension ??

Oz_Striker
09-06-2012, 10:58 PM
btw where can i get camber bolts for the fronts? i got buddyclub n+ suspension ??


Ingalls camber bolts are popular, just did a quick search and the 16mm ones are recommended, I'm guessing for extra adjustment. My coils have camber adjustment on top of the strut so I haven't bothered with the bolts yet. You may want to look into aftermarket tie rods/inverted ends to improve the geometry/angle of your tie rods now that you've lowered your car, this thread has some great info on this http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?121410-inverted-tie-rod-end-or-Roll-centre-adjuster
Have you got your rear guards rolled? Nice car btw man, looks the business! :thumbsup: