Your wheel sizes for FD Civic

[denot]

is it for the tyres?

[black8thgen]

hmm, so why would there be a problem with it?

[markCivicVti]

Yeah the load rating for the 215/40/18 dunlop direzza are 85... our FDs may need minimum of 91...

Most cars will on the tyre/wheel placard state the load rating of the stock tyres and also the minimum load rating to be used on after market rims.. this second figure doesn't exist for our civics... at least not on the placard.

Yeah so they'll talk to hondas technical arm on monday and get back to me with possible tyres. might go for 225/40/18 as theres more avail... and looks like scrubbing isn't an issue anymore :)


Some phone pics:

http://a7.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e80004010981193217000c-500pi

http://a1.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e800040109d0f8c811000f-500pi

http://a1.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e8000401098158f161000d-500pi

http://a1.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e8000401098158f159000d-500pi

http://a0.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e80004010980c40fa0000b-500pi

http://a2.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e8000401098158f14a000d-500pi

THey are 18" believe it or not... needs a couple of inch drop eh? Nah they look better in real life.. can't wait to finally have them properly on... sigh.

[black8thgen]

wow they stick out a bit hey? but damn it looks HOT. btw is that first pic with it sitting stock height? like is it raised on a jack or anything? looks pretty high up.. and yeah needs a 1-2inch drop =].

btw do u reckon 18x8 with +40 would stick out like that?

[bodaas]

markCivicVti, so whats your rims offset?? +38?

thats look alright,, if you can get 45 thickness, would be better

[black8thgen]

45 thickness would ruin the diameter wouldnt it? =/.

[warwick108]

wow.. 18.. they look so small for ur fd.. I was gonna put 18s on mine..but looking at ur ride.. it seems abit to small.. we shell see after you have dropped it..

[black8thgen]

it would depend on the rim, i think because these rays have like the 5 spokes going from like inside within the rim and coming out (sorry i dunno how to explain it better lol), it just looks smaller than other 18s, there are a few 18s that look like 19s ive seen

[Wayne]

wow nice wheels u have there mate.. lower it will look sexier.. =)

[denot]

thanks for the pics mark! I'm going to change to 18" soon but wont lower it for now... so i was abt to ask for pic of 18" that hasnt lowered... yours just answer my question! :p

[markCivicVti]

^ no worries denot.


Anyone know the minimum load rating tyre needed for our FD1 with aftermarket rims? Is it the same as the stock tyre which is 91?

And how sure are you?

[bodaas]

45 thickness would ruin the diameter wouldnt it? =/.

do you mean increase the diameter? it should be alright

coz i thought 40 thickness would looked nice for fd
but 40 thickness looks too skiny,,,aye,.,, look like shopping troleey, i also thnking to get 18" rims

[black8thgen]

LOL. shopping trolley.. nahh 40 thickness looks nice to me, id prefer lower profile to make it look like the rim is bigger haha. yeah im thinking of 18" rims too, but dont u have 19s or 20s in ur display pic already lol?

[dmx]

45 thickness would ruin the diameter wouldnt it? =/.

if u get 45 will ruin ur speedo as we always mention before (doesn't matter FD1 get 15' or 16"), try :

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

result :
15" - 195 - 60 compare 18 - 215-40 = actual speed 100kmh, speedo 100.0xx, 0.852% different
but if with 45 = actual speed 100, speedo 97.5kmh, diff 2.5%
means if u see ur speedo 100kmh at 100zone with speed camera ahead, u will get ticket coz ur actual speed is 102.5 kmh, unless speed camera give ur some overlimit tolerant:p

2008 FD1 with 205-55-16", try again and comes with same result too.


wow.. 18.. they look so small for ur fd.. I was gonna put 18s on mine..but looking at ur ride.. it seems abit to small.. we shell see after you have dropped it..

i think, 18" is the most "balance" for upgrade the rims. coz why :
1. if u get 20" --> best in aesthetic and worst in performance :(
2. if u get 15" --> worst in aesthetic but best in performance :(
so 18 (max 19) for good aesthetic and not too bad perf. :thumbsup:

like ej20i with 17 can get 0-100 in 7sec, me with 18, never dream of it..lol

[denot]

New Shoes: XD
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9630/img0145bw2.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0145bw2.jpg)
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2639/img0142zw0.th.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0142zw0.jpg)

sry for the crap iphone camera :(

[markCivicVti]

Nice! Give us some specs! Also what load rating are your tyres?

[denot]

18x?? for rims and tyres 225/40/18 92W

[jpestrada115]

^ no worries denot.


Anyone know the minimum load rating tyre needed for our FD1 with aftermarket rims? Is it the same as the stock tyre which is 91?

And how sure are you?

minimum load rating for our FD1s would be 91 which would be around 615 kg/tyre, 92 rating = 630 kg/tyre and so on and so forth. so any tyre with load rating greater than that would be fine. 100% sure about that mate. cheers.:thumbsup:

[markCivicVti]

Finally have them on. Went with 92 load rating tyres to be safe.

Have pics :P
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2063817#post2063817

[denot]

Finally have them on. Went with 92 load rating tyres to be safe.

Have pics :P
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2063817#post2063817

good choice mark! :thumbsup:

[JOhnnyFD]

i would say 18" rims are decent on a civic FD

got me Buddy Club P1 SF 18 X 7.5J Special Lighweight Racing Wheels Gunmetallic 5/114.3 42+ offset with Yokohama 225/40 R18 V402A tyres (tyre rating of 88W).. was about the get the bridgestone potenza adrenalins but think yokohamas are plenty
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7483&size=big&cat=

[markCivicVti]

mate be careful with that tyre load rating. Ur insurance might get voided if they find out.. And can half blame it on them.

[jpestrada115]

Finally have them on. Went with 92 load rating tyres to be safe.

92 load rating ftw! you'd be right mate.:thumbsup: sexy rims - great choice!


mate be careful with that tyre load rating. Ur insurance might get voided if they find out.. And can half blame it on them.

a bit off-topic but may be relevant to all others here who want to upgrade to aftermarket rims. didn't you have problems with your insurer with 18" rims with 225/40 R18 92W tyres? i queried with my insurer about putting in the same rim and tyre specs as yours (except mine would be +45 offset) and they said they won't insure the car with such wheel specs.

[markCivicVti]

a bit off-topic but may be relevant to all others here who want to upgrade to aftermarket rims. didn't you have problems with your insurer with 18" rims with 225/40 R18 92W tyres? i queried with my insurer about putting in the same rim and tyre specs as yours (except mine would be +45 offset) and they said they won't insure the car with such wheel specs.

Well my insurer didn't ask for any specs. So I can't say that i'm 100% sure that 18" rims won't void my insurance. Some people say that rims 2" above stock are acceptable but no more. Others will say that the overall diameter has to be within 2" of stock. I don't really see why 18" with the correct tyres would void the insurance... but it is a crazy world out there.

[denot]

^^^ i think for insurance, load rating is more important than the wheel size... for FDs, 90 is the minimum load rating (NRMA confirms this).

then again, mine is from 16" standard, so probs the 2" rules is applied here...

[jpestrada115]

Well my insurer didn't ask for any specs. So I can't say that i'm 100% sure that 18" rims won't void my insurance. Some people say that rims 2" above stock are acceptable but no more. Others will say that the overall diameter has to be within 2" of stock. I don't really see why 18" with the correct tyres would void the insurance... but it is a crazy world out there.

i've gone through the vehicle modifications handbook from Queensland Transport and it don't say anything specific on wheel sizes - as long as the overall (rolling) diameter is the more or less the same with some tolerances plus or minus, it's ok (i.e., 195/65 R15 to 215/45 R17, diameters are just a few mils off). i stated this with my insurer and they said that it's a different issue with them refusing to insure my vehicle even though the modification is within Queensland Transport requirements.:confused:

anyway, i'll probably stick with the 17s that i have now.:( but i'll do some more research on this thing with insurance.

thanks anyway guys.

back to topic - my ride's on 17 rims now. 17" x 7", +45 offset, tyres are 215/45 R 17 91W. pic below.:)

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/jpestrada115/IMG_0503a.jpg

[JOhnnyFD]

correction on my tyres... its Yokohama AVS dB S2.. just got em... theyre pretty good

[denot]

Just a review of the tyres on my new shoes... I have Kumho KU23 with 225/40/18 and like dmx point out before, its noisy! not something that most ppl (includnig myself and wife) cant bear though... i need to concentrate to tell the differnt in noisyness with the stock 16". But so far its still good until I got more cash for better tyres (not that early, I hope... :p)

[markCivicVti]

Yep. the 45 profile toyo tranpath somethings are noisier on my new shoes also. I guess it comes with having less tyre. Going to spend tonight (until the silly hours of the morning) applying my new car mod :) will share later... hopefully tomorrow or monday when I'm done.

[JOhnnyFD]

18x7.5J BuddyClub P1 SF Gunmetallic 5/114.3 with the Yokohama AVS dB S2 224/45R18 tyres
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/JOhnnyFD1/R0010606.jpg

its makes the brake disc look tiny as.. ha

[jem.142]

just got some new tread my wheel specs are 18x8 +40 with 225/40/18 hankook ventus rs2 and rolled guards (because my previous tread was 235/40 lowered with major scrubbing issues) ... but all in all good tyres, not too loud for performance based tyres, handles like its on rails now .. and most importantly no scrubbing with full load =]

[dmx]

Just a review of the tyres on my new shoes... I have Kumho KU23 with 225/40/18 and like dmx point out before, its noisy! not something that most ppl (includnig myself and wife) cant bear though... i need to concentrate to tell the differnt in noisyness with the stock 16". But so far its still good until I got more cash for better tyres (not that early, I hope... :p)
to reduce the noise : on center dash, push top right knob and turn to 12 :cool:

18x7.5J BuddyClub P1 SF Gunmetallic 5/114.3 with the Yokohama AVS dB S2 224/45R18 tyres

its makes the brake disc look tiny as.. ha
upgrade to (min) 330 mm for 18" or (max) 350 mm:D
btw..love ur avatar ..lol

[aero]

i've gone through the vehicle modifications handbook from Queensland Transport and it don't say anything specific on wheel sizes - as long as the overall (rolling) diameter is the more or less the same with some tolerances plus or minus, it's ok (i.e., 195/65 R15 to 215/45 R17, diameters are just a few mils off). i stated this with my insurer and they said that it's a different issue with them refusing to insure my vehicle even though the modification is within Queensland Transport requirements.:confused:

anyway, i'll probably stick with the 17s that i have now.:( but i'll do some more research on this thing with insurance.

thanks anyway guys.

back to topic - my ride's on 17 rims now. 17" x 7", +45 offset, tyres are 215/45 R 17 91W. pic below.:)

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/jpestrada115/IMG_0503a.jpg

thats a nice ride. btw, where did u get the blacked out grille? did u just spray over it, or was there some other place? cant really find much in qld =[

[jpestrada115]

thats a nice ride. btw, where did u get the blacked out grille? did u just spray over it, or was there some other place? cant really find much in qld =[

thanks mate. i just DIY-sprayed the grille.

[black8thgen]

anyone know if 18x8 +40 with 2" drop and NO ROLLED GUARDS would scrub? =/

[black8thgen]

btw mark since ur setup of 7.5 and +35 is pretty much the same as my 8 and +40... except mine will have 11mm LESS inner clearance.. do u think that would cause any issues? i mean its only 11mm so yea....

[ekdez]

@ black8thgen

are you changing your suspension set up or staying on stock shock and lowered spring..?

[kupang]

will 18x8 with +37 will fit perfectly with my lowered spring? whats the best tyre spec for it?
or whats the best offset for 18x8?

[black8thgen]

im staying on stock shocks with the 2" drop. 18x8 +37 on an fd will not fit with a drop i reckon =/.. but then again is only 3m difference to my +40.. sooo idunno actually lol

[ekdez]

well.. ill tell you now, i have stock sus atm, 19x8 on +40/+42 (i forgot) and if i had my car lowered by just springs, the shock tier which the spring is held captive by, will be sitting on the tire itself.. might get away with it tho.. depends on the springs compression rates or whatever they are measured by.

hence why i have to go for a coilover set up. ive also been told there is no camber kits for fd yet to correct it .. might have been wrongly informed tho.

[black8thgen]

ahh i see.. hmm... do you think if i went with a 215 tyre on my 18s and a 1-2" drop i could get away with it?

hmm yeah i've only seen camber kits for the USDM civics so far =/

[ej20i]

u can get away with it...even with a 225 tyre...all u need to get rite is the off set man...with the rite off set ive seen a civic with 20s without any modification done to the guards or the rim it self

[rossSmith1950]

I have fitted a set of Pirelli P6000 205x15 to my Mags. Gee it made a big difference in the feel and handling of the car, it's much more direct and stable on the road, it also feels a lot more heavier in the steering which I like.
The only trouble is I feel a bit of road murmour coming through the steering wheel, I have had the wheels balanced twice at Bob Jane. I even took a stock standard Demo for a ride yesterday and noticed it in that I suppose it's the nature of the beast.

[black8thgen]

nah ej, cos the rims i wanna get are 18x8 and +40 offset. I can't find any other rims at these price that are this model and colour... so yeah =[

[FallenAngel]

anyone know if 18x8 +40 with 2" drop and NO ROLLED GUARDS would scrub? =/

Should be good ALTHOUGH if your ONLY getting springs then more than likely it'll scrub during uneven roads/ people in the back/ speed humps. Your front tyres might scrub when turning full lock.


will 18x8 with +37 will fit perfectly with my lowered spring? whats the best tyre spec for it?
or whats the best offset for 18x8?

Your offset should be flush with the guards, although i'm not too sure what do u mean by fit with the springs. Tyre spec would depend on what how your driving (normal driving/track etc...) normally should be around 215 or 225 usually with 40 or 45 as the profile.

[FallenAngel]

Skunk2 has released a rear camber kit for awhile... i've got a set sitting at home LOL

[black8thgen]

oh really? LOL. how much for the rear set?

[black8thgen]

and does anyone know what the width and offset of the stock honda sport alloys are? 17x? with +?? offset.. thanks!

[xqwzit]

17x7 +45

[FallenAngel]

oh really? LOL. how much for the rear set?

About 300ish awhile back

[ks_b]

will 2008 FN2R CTR Civic Type R Wheels fit on fd?? the size is 18" x 7.5 +55 offset, i think.

[ekdez]

sorry to bring this thread back up...

anyone know if this is a stupid idea..

18x8.5 +31 front
18x9.5 +35 rear

let me know

thanks

[markCivicVti]

sorry to bring this thread back up...

anyone know if this is a stupid idea..

18x8.5 +31 front
18x9.5 +35 rear

let me know

thanks

On a FD? Yeah it is a bad idea... not sure about the front... but the rear would be a no no. I have 18x7.5 +35 on my rear.. and at stock height it'll scrape on the guard around "spirited" corners... and with a person or two in the back its much worse.. have to drive extra slowly through corners.

Maybe massive guard roll might help... but ur rear rims will stick out of the guards and you might get defected for that.

[.k.]

sorry for asking this again but;

so what size and offset looks good? going from the pics added earlier 17s and 18s look good and so do 19 n 20 (eg bodass and some1 else sorry cant remember - black fd with 19s)

so basically if they're 17s or 18s wat size n offset looks good? =D

[ekdez]

ahh okies.
fair enuf.
thanks for your help.
i better keep looking for some vs-xx then :D

[FallenAngel]

sorry to bring this thread back up...

anyone know if this is a stupid idea..

18x8.5 +31 front
18x9.5 +35 rear

let me know

thanks

Very bad idea...

The rear's will be way too wide and having an offset of +35 its gonna stick out like no tomorrow... Your offsets are way too low for the fd man, esp with the 8.5 and 9.5. Even keeping it at stock height more than likely you'll have major scrubbing issues...

IMO the difference of the width of the tyres between the front and rear should be 0.5 although others may think otherwise..

[howy]

hmm, does anyone know if 18x8.5 +45 and 2" lowered would be ok?

[black8thgen]

i think that would be worse than 18x8 +40 2" drop im going for =/.. if i can remember someone saying correctly before.

[howy]

i think that would be worse than 18x8 +40 2" drop im going for =/.. if i can remember someone saying correctly before.

hmm damm, you sure about that?

Had my eye set on the FD2R 18" replicas...

[black8thgen]

mark on here has 17.5 +35, that sits flush with the guard i think, then my 18x8 +40 is like 1-2mm out a bit more, so id say 18x8.5 +45 is pushing it out a bit, then i reckon it would rub with the 2" drop, i think it will rub even on my setting =[. but there is also the issue of backspace, the wider u go the less clearance u got between the hub and ur springs.. so im doubting 8.5 can fit on our fds =/

here use this offst calculator thingy =D.

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

depends on tyre choice too, but imp retty sure ud go 225 with 8.5 width?

but then again i'm also only basing it on this website thing, and the fact mark rubs with 7.5 +35 =/... and his on stock height too, but ppl say 19x8 fits with a drop.. so tbh everyone says different things =.=.

[Wayne]

need help here.. i found a wheels with the size as follow..

19x8.5" 42+

can it be fix on FD2? =)

[black8thgen]

prob not. get some camber and maybe lol.

[ks_b]

.....

[aero]

.....

thats an awesome post right there.

anyway.. how many of you guys have rolled your guards, and how much did it cost you guys? just in case i may need to, i would like to know the price ranges

[ekdez]

need help here.. i found a wheels with the size as follow..

19x8.5" 42+

can it be fix on FD2? =)


i have 19x8 atm. with +42..
not lowered yet.. but it will be fine with fitment when lowered. by 2.5 or more inches. im looking to drop it by 3 or 3.5.

just remember when you lower your car you are going to get camber anyhow... so you might be lucky. just try it.. if you want you can get some camber kits for cheap :)

[black8thgen]

ekdez, if u lower urs on just springs do u think you'll rub? cos i know ur pretty keen to drop it on coils and that would save quite a bit of backspace issues wouldnt it? my 18x8 +40 with 2" drop seems i might have to have some good luck or its gonna fail =/

[markCivicVti]

ekdez, if u lower urs on just springs do u think you'll rub? cos i know ur pretty keen to drop it on coils and that would save quite a bit of backspace issues wouldnt it? my 18x8 +40 with 2" drop seems i might have to have some good luck or its gonna fail =/

I think we're in the same boat when it comes to lowering... I want to lower mine, but with scrubbing issues at stock height.. lowering would have to give enough negative camber to put the top of the wheels behind the guard.

At stock height it's fine as long as noone is in the back.

Edit: Screw this what ifs... I'm gonna do it.. and if I can't move without scrubbing it's gonna get reversed... my car is being used as a wedding car in a couple of weeks.. and this would make it 'fully sic' :) .. oh.. not mine, but my bros wedding.

Skunk2s here I come!!

[ekdez]

oh yeah i forgot LOL..

stock suspension circumference is MASSIVE where as the circumference of the coilover is thin.

im pretty sure with 19x8 with +42 the max drop with springs was 2 inchs.. hence why im opting for the coilover option, springs might be cheaper.. but in the long run your going to wish you bought coil's.

[markCivicVti]

The issue with the coilover being thinner than stock would only help if your scraping against suspension at full lock etc...

My problem (and black8thGen I THINK) is we're worried about scrubbing against the guard at the back. So changing to coilovers wouldn't help because it's thinner... it would only help cos then I could set it to ultra stiff so it doesn't scrub against the guard.

[markCivicVti]

Ok, I'll get it lowered... if it scrubs.. I'll try having the guard rolled... and if it still scrubs more than I can handle I'll change the springs back to OEM.

[black8thgen]

yeah.. im pretty sure it is only an issue with the rear guards, because the fronts can take quite a bit as ive heard. oh i was thinking of skunk2s as well haha, are u getting a set of new ones? damnitt i still dont hav my bloody rims =[. actually a 2" drop on 19x8 as max makes me and mark's setups sound sweet, not sure whats up with that then =/

[ekdez]

18 x 8 +38 offset front
18 x 9" +38 offset rear

mm any ideas.. they are 3000 for the set of rims :\ i dont wanna waste my money..

[black8thgen]

lol.. the rear sounds scary.. and i really dont think it would work? what rims r they anyways lol

[ekdez]

ssr prof ms1

[black8thgen]

what rims u got on ur car atm?

[JOhnnyFD]

buddy club P1 SF 18x7.5 42+ both front and rear :thumbsup: no problems

puttin on new coilovers (sustec pro NF) and lowering it soon

[ekdez]

what rims u got on ur car atm?

work varienza t1s



puttin on new coilovers (sustec pro NF) and lowering it soon

hey let me know how the sustec goes.. the one form ozhonda trader yeah?
spring rates seem a bit soft for the height/ride im looking for..

pic me on your ride height,
distance left to slam it,
also how it goes.. lemme know if its tooo soft.. cornering wise.

[JOhnnyFD]

im more of a street driver so i didnt want suspension that where stiff and you know how aussie roads are like.. shiet ass

if i wanna go tracking, wouldve try teins and heard buddyclubs N+ specs are pretty stiff.. was thinking of getting the cusco GT specs before but $$$

[Wayne]

i have 19x8 atm. with +42..
not lowered yet.. but it will be fine with fitment when lowered. by 2.5 or more inches. im looking to drop it by 3 or 3.5.

just remember when you lower your car you are going to get camber anyhow... so you might be lucky. just try it.. if you want you can get some camber kits for cheap :)

erm.. may i know what u mean by camber kits? i find this rim for a long time in such cheap price.. so im very curious on the size.. hope it really fit.. =)

[FallenAngel]

Camber kits allow you to adjust the rear camber for the car...

http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html

[Wayne]

how much usually cost?

[ekdez]

heard buddyclubs N+ specs are pretty stiff.. was thinking of getting the cusco GT specs before but $$$

where do you get n+ from>??
i'd buy them if they were at the right price.

[JOhnnyFD]

buddyclub outlet store at lidcombe.. i live like 10minutes away from em

or you can ask jdmyard who also live close by.. lik 5 minutes away

but ive heard n+ spec are pretty stiff.. stiffer than teins

[ekdez]

i want stiff LOL, i hate soft.

can u see how much they cost for fd1?

then pm me the price please! :) :): ) xoxo

[Stig]

need help here.. i found a wheels with the size as follow..

19x8.5" 42+

can it be fix on FD2? =)

i think it would fit, i have 20x8.5+42... just depends on what tyres you plan to run

[black8thgen]

wow 20x8.5.... any guards rolled? and how lows ur drop?

[FallenAngel]

lol 20" ur nuts !!

[ekdez]

hey what happened to that guy with the black fd and had like 20's on it.. and had the whole cusco catalogue in it.. and also had some uber competitive system in his car...

[Stig]

got all 4 rolled for the sake of it, dont want the wheels to bend a guard and spend more money fixing it, drop is just shitty drop atm, will see how it goes after the coils are installed (hopefully soon)

[markCivicVti]

hey what happened to that guy with the black fd and had like 20's on it.. and had the whole cusco catalogue in it.. and also had some uber competitive system in his car...

Amurray? Last we heard he was having the Zage turbo kit installed and tuned... but hasn't reported back here for a while.. wither a.) he blew the might R18a (lol)... or b.) he is having too much fun driving it.

EDIT: Oh wait... he didn't have a black FD... but he does have the competitive sound system...

[black8thgen]

would the 20x8.5 scrub if u didnt have them rolled?

[Stig]

if it was still stock height then no, but lowering... noooo idea, i would have to assume yes unless someone corrects me on that

[black8thgen]

wow really? gee our fds can take quite a beating on width hey lol. never knew 8.5 could be done without camber adjustments. hmm, considering that, i guess my proposed 18x8 +40 should be sweet with a drop =]

[FallenAngel]

just watch your rear tyres as they'll eventually get ridiculous amount of camber over time. Esp if you dump it... thats with the 20"..

But even with 16" you'll eventually get camber too tho.

[Wayne]

hmm.. i think the best will be 19x8 rite? 8.5 is too risky.. =/

[Phlirt]

i have 20x8's on my car with a 3in drop in the front and 3.5 in the rear. There is no scrubbing or rubbing at all. I have rolled my guards like Stig just incase. I should be getting rid of the spring soon and replacing with coilovers and dropping it a little more (there is still ALOT of room)

[jem.142]

i have 20x8's on my car with a 3in drop in the front and 3.5 in the rear. There is no scrubbing or rubbing at all. I have rolled my guards like Stig just incase. I should be getting rid of the spring soon and replacing with coilovers and dropping it a little more (there is still ALOT of room)

im real interested in getting 20z ... i have my rears rolled ... just wondering whats yor offset?

[Phlirt]

my offset is +42. rides reasonably well for how low it sits.

[ekdez]

thinking of sellign my 19x8' at +42 for

18x8 +35
18x9 +35 will it fit on fd?

stretch fit tires will be used..

im not looking to tuck rim or tooo much tire..

just sit over the tire on front and rear. no gap in other words

will be going on with BC n+ so pretty stiff... =]

[FallenAngel]

i have 20x8's on my car with a 3in drop in the front and 3.5 in the rear. There is no scrubbing or rubbing at all. I have rolled my guards like Stig just incase. I should be getting rid of the spring soon and replacing with coilovers and dropping it a little more (there is still ALOT of room)

Got pics man? Curious to see how it fits

[Phlirt]

Pretty average pics - taking some more this weekend which should be alot better quality - hope it gives you a rough idea though

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7387/n86808558145303926121.th.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n86808558145303926121.jpg)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4861/image068kv4.th.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image068kv4.jpg)

[ekdez]

haa.. i seen u around..
duy, jules, will jiang , slim's friend yeah? or something like taht...

[Wayne]

wow.. how much is the 20s tyre each? lol..

bro ekdez.. how much u selling ur wheels? and any pics? thanks..

[Phlirt]

haha yea thats me. 20s tyres are around 250ish a corner.

[ekdez]

pm sent wayne :)

[CL455]

dez - just put 20s on the civic :) slam it u know u wanna :)

[ekdez]

20's are gay
18/19 is where its at ;)

i want lowish offset! :\ around 35 lol

[CL455]

as long as it's on the deck :)

[NightRyder]

hey guys, wondering if you can assist. A friend of mine is thinking of getting an FD and wants to buy some rims with 18 x 7.5 but offset is 60+. Will these suit the FD's without scraping inner arches etc??

Any help would be great. Cheers guys. :D

[aero]

woah.. +60 offset is HUGE for FD

seen people with FN2R wheels which are about +55 and they fit the FD... but +60 may be that little bit too much?

[Stig]

anyone here running their wheels on any spaces?

[FallenAngel]

hey guys, wondering if you can assist. A friend of mine is thinking of getting an FD and wants to buy some rims with 18 x 7.5 but offset is 60+. Will these suit the FD's without scraping inner arches etc??

Any help would be great. Cheers guys. :D

The rim would sit WAY too far in and will more than likely hit the brake caliper and possibly the suspension...

[NightRyder]

The rim would sit WAY too far in and will more than likely hit the brake caliper and possibly the suspension...

thanks dude. :)

[Nepolian]

20mm bolt on spacers dude!

[Stig]

the rears dont need spacers :)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8145/dsc0005khx.jpg

[black8thgen]

yummy yummy. post up a pic of the fronts.. or how close u can get it to fit lol

[Stig]

lol only trial fit, took them off already, just a teaser pic :P

[Fung]

sorry for being off topic,
i wanna ask any1 here uses 17 or 18 inch Works Emotion XC8?

is it good...and is it expensive =.=?

[JOhnnyFD]

i recommend the CR-KAI or XD9.. it'll look great on the FDs

but work wheels are $$$ and it doesnt orginially come in with Work Metal Bright (WMB) tat shiny gloss appeal.. extra cost to have on em each wheel

work wheels are great quality.. reason y its so $$$ coz of the brand reputation of that their wheels go through alot of testing to ensure maximum standards

[black8thgen]

yeahh too expensive, especially with the shitty exchange rates now lol. crkai in white looks HOT. i would so get them if i had the dosh, but i'll settle for ce28 reps in white haha =D.

[Stig]

yeahh too expensive, especially with the shitty exchange rates now lol. crkai in white looks HOT. i would so get them if i had the dosh, but i'll settle for ce28 reps in white haha =D.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107246

cheap cheap!

[black8thgen]

hey, that is cheap LOL. 8.5 +43 - id rather not hehe. but in the end its still 2grand.. rep ce28s cost 1k. =D

[aero]

are 18X9 too wide? will they fit the FD? can the guards be rolled to make them fit?

[black8thgen]

lol 9... i was thinking of trying to make it fit before, but too much hassle lol =/

[Shimian]

slightly off the topic. Any one recommend good lug nuts with 1 wheel lock in black color? Dont really want to buy Rays or Works.

[black8thgen]

not sure about the one wheel lock - but maxhondapower has a set of black nuts - cheap too. check the store =].

[Shimian]

i dont mean 1 wheel lock. I meant a full set with atleast 1 wheel lock per wheel
ill check the trader
cheers

[black8thgen]

oh right. yeah was wondering why one wheel lock lol.

[Shimian]

doesnt look like i have much choice but Rays or Works as others dont come with a lock nut. Unless im not seeing any other ones????

[black8thgen]

hmm yeah i dont think the cheap ones come with lock nuts =/... seems like it will have to be expensive jap ones.. btw i never got what lock nuts even do..

[Shimian]

im not really after cheap ones. Just want some more options. They are just a wheel nut but need a special key to open to protect from theft. If a pro decided to steal it, nothing will stop them but it might atleast deter the amateur ones

[black8thgen]

Oh, so wait - doesn't that mean u can only use one or the other - wheel nuts and lock nuts? or do they go together lol

[Shimian]

nah, our fd has 5 lugs. so 4 will be normal and 1 will be a lock. Some people go the extra distance and changes all 5 lugs to lock nuts

[markCivicVti]

I use some buddyclub ones... costed me 180 though.. and doesn't include any lock nuts.

But since it's black I thought I'd let you know... and they are extended and hollow.. so look nice imo:

http://a1.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e800040109d078fe09000e-500pi

[ekdez]

i got some "short work" ones from one of the traders in black.
these are pretty good i reckon.. you get 4 wheel nuts and 1 lock nut as you want..

but reason i like these is because,
standard honda wrench shape wont screw or undo the 4 wheel nuts, i had to dig into my torque wrench kit to get a correct fitting one.. probably because, the holes which the nuts fit into on the wheel, are too small for both the nut and wrench to fit so i needed a smaller diameter piece to screw it in.

dunno if that makes sense.. hope it helps tho.

[aero]

I use some buddyclub ones... costed me 180 though.. and doesn't include any lock nuts.

But since it's black I thought I'd let you know... and they are extended and hollow.. so look nice imo:

http://a1.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e800040109d078fe09000e-500pi

did u get those nuts from 999 automotive up here in brissy?

[Shimian]

i got some "short work" ones from one of the traders in black.
these are pretty good i reckon.. you get 4 wheel nuts and 1 lock nut as you want..

but reason i like these is because,
standard honda wrench shape wont screw or undo the 4 wheel nuts, i had to dig into my torque wrench kit to get a correct fitting one.. probably because, the holes which the nuts fit into on the wheel, are too small for both the nut and wrench to fit so i needed a smaller diameter piece to screw it in.

dunno if that makes sense.. hope it helps tho.

Sweet. Ill look into the Works lugs. Im worried that it may not fit if i get short ones. I need 12X1.5s to fit my Civic FD with offset +42

Mark: cheers

[Stig]

hey does anyone know what the centre bore of our rims/wheel/disc thing are? 64.1mm?

[blasdf]

just checked out an FD that parks up at my place, thought I would seeing i was taking recycling and wanted to see what he's done.

running 20" rims, 225/30 profile tyres. sits just up under the guards, so perhaps flared. seen the car around for a year or so, so he isn't having many problems with the rims like others have mentioned.

be interesting to find out what else this guy has done, has a big exhaust, all chrome edging everwhere. looks quite nice.

[bodaas]

just want to share,

my wheel wrecked the whole plastic guard inside and dented the front guard after few months lol

front right
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6363/p240309111501.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p240309111501.jpg)
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6871/p240309111401.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p240309111401.jpg)



and the rear looks like
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3009/p1901091831.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1901091831.jpg)

[Wayne]

guys.. need some help.. my fren planning to let go his wheels for me.. but i dont know whether the size of the wheels and tyres are fit to my FD2.. the size is as follow:

19×8.0J　OFF＋48　5H　PCD114.3

225-45-R19

the wheel should be no problem i reckon.. but the thickness of the wheels will it be a problem? anyone can help?

[black8thgen]

shud be fine... except tyers are too thick i reckon. wuold screw ur speedo over wouldnt it

[Wayne]

what u mean by screw the speedo? u mean will slow? now the problem i afraid is cant fit in to FD2.. or maybe will scratch the fenders.. =(

[kazam]

just want to share,

my wheel wrecked the whole plastic guard inside and dented the front guard after few months lol

front right
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6363/p240309111501.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p240309111501.jpg)
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6871/p240309111401.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p240309111401.jpg)



and the rear looks like
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3009/p1901091831.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1901091831.jpg)

LOL mannn if i was 2 show u my gaurds and the plastic sh1t beneath it, evry1 would cry lol its hella fvcked up... did u end up rolling gaurds?

[FallenAngel]

just want to share,

my wheel wrecked the whole plastic guard inside and dented the front guard after few months lol

front right
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6363/p240309111501.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p240309111501.jpg)
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6871/p240309111401.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p240309111401.jpg)



and the rear looks like
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3009/p1901091831.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1901091831.jpg)

Ouch!! get your guards rolled lol


guys.. need some help.. my fren planning to let go his wheels for me.. but i dont know whether the size of the wheels and tyres are fit to my FD2.. the size is as follow:

19×8.0J　OFF＋48　5H　PCD114.3

225-45-R19

the wheel should be no problem i reckon.. but the thickness of the wheels will it be a problem? anyone can help?

What is ur suspension setup? Springs, coils etc?

[Wayne]

stock.. but planning to low down with TEIN lower spring.. will it fit?

[Wayne]

normally 19" using on FD will use 35.. or maybe maximum 40.. but my fren selling me with 45.. =(

if really not fit.. i need to change 4 brand new tyres.. will the tyre shop trade in my 45 series tyres? =/

[ekdez]

+45 sounds rather high on 19's with a 45 profile tire..
can always give it a go :)
my suggestion is to get a lower profile tire..
spacers are always your best friend in times like this...

[Wayne]

erm.. the wheels is on 8 jj with 48 offset.. i think shud be no problem.. anyone know the civic sport's stock wheels' offsets? 40 or 50? lol..

i would like to use the 45 series for a period of time as currently out of cash if i buy the wheels.. market price for 19" cheapest tyre around $2xx?

[ekdez]

19"s are the most expensive tyre to get :)
20's are cheaper LOL..

not too sure on cheapest either sorry.. just thought that might help.

[Wayne]

hmm.. struggling about the tyre.. =(

[ekdez]

my wheels are up for sale.
check out the for sale thread below..
perfect fit for fd =]

[markCivicVti]

Alright... I'm in need of your (yes you!!) HELP:

Ok, so I've got 18" rims.. 5 spoke.

Now unfortunately I hear a reasonably faint clicking noise when I drive over 60km/h. I first noticed it soon (maybe a week or two) after I put on the new wheels. Now the new wheels aren't exactly pushing the limits.. they are only 18x7.5 and offset of +38. So if anything they are a tad close to the guards... not the suspension.

The clicks are more or less one per wheel revolution I'm guessing. And it comes from the front-right wheel. I checked the front and back right wheels.. pulled them off... made sure no stones or bolts where lodged in the tyre.. unfortunately nothing. I chucked on the oem wheel on the front right and took it for a (too) short test drive.. and didn't notice the sound. Chucked the rim on again and yeah i could hear it on the test drive afterwards. I can't see it hitting anything... the car has stock suspension.

*Could* it be that what I hear is the 'wind' going thru the spokes? Is it perhaps a bearing issue? It's very obvious when I drive next to a barrier or anything to reflect the sound back at me. I'm wondering if that noise was there with the oem wheel but maybe cos of the full coverage (steelies) it more or less blocked the sound.. i dunno... thoughts? I don't hear it coming from the left...ever. I'll ask the next passenger to try and listen...

*edit* It also doesn't get any worse/better if i'm going around a corner... it just kinda keep sounding like it always does...

[black8thgen]

if its front right, maybe that side is a bit lower that other sides? Because the drivers seat is there and everyone i think has noticed the right side sits lower at times. Maybe the tyre rubs a little bit? and like when it turns it clicks past a piece of plastic or something under the car or in the guards? Its a really weird thing lol =/... don't think its the wind coming through the spokes, that seems a bit far =/

[JOhnnyFD]

i have on 18x7.5 with 6 spokes... however offset is 42+ and i dont hear any clicking

it its 38+ make sure it aint hitting guards, brakes calipers or sumthing

ye, ive been noticing right hand side is lower than left.. hehe find some1 to sit passenger side everytime to balance it out.

[markCivicVti]

Definitely not hitting the guards.. stock height = above guards..

more hints lol:
Can't hear it if window is closed.. and much clearer if there's a barrier or something next to me to reflect the sound back. Plenty of caliper clearance.. these rims have plenty of room for a big brakes kit!

Nothing really seems in the way.. if *anything* then this:

http://a0.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e80004011018153678860f-500pi

but if it was then it wouldn't be one click per wheel revolution...

I normally have passenger to my left... don't think it has to do with driver side being lower...

Why do I have the gut-turning feeling it may be my cv joint... :( .. wonder how much honda would want to fix/replace it...


If it was the CV joint... wouldn't it get worse or atleast change if going around a corner?

[ekdez]

have you got a wheel alignment?

if you didnt, your wheels might have started to scallop...

[markCivicVti]

no, no wheel alignment. I'm unfamiliar with what you mean with scallop?

[Buzza]

Hi guys, I've got an FD civic and thinking of getting a set of 18" enkei GTC01wheels. Would like some advise as to whether this size would fit perfectly without causing any rubbing or clearance issues?

18x7.5 5x114 offset 48

[black8thgen]

sounds pretty safe. Although just maaaaaaaaybe there could be inner clearance issues with 48 offset, but i doubt it. seems fine.

[FallenAngel]

Definitely not hitting the guards.. stock height = above guards..

more hints lol:
Can't hear it if window is closed.. and much clearer if there's a barrier or something next to me to reflect the sound back. Plenty of caliper clearance.. these rims have plenty of room for a big brakes kit!

Nothing really seems in the way.. if *anything* then this:

http://a0.vox.com/6a00fad697b9e80004011018153678860f-500pi

but if it was then it wouldn't be one click per wheel revolution...

I normally have passenger to my left... don't think it has to do with driver side being lower...

Why do I have the gut-turning feeling it may be my cv joint... :( .. wonder how much honda would want to fix/replace it...


If it was the CV joint... wouldn't it get worse or atleast change if going around a corner?

Doesn't sound like the CV joint. If it was it wouldn't be a click, it would be a slight "boom" kind of sound (best way i could describe it LOL).

Have you actually checked the actual suspension itself? As in take it off and inspect the mounts, shocks etc... I've had clicks before and my shocks were leaking although these were coilovers but u never know...

[.k.]

i believe the scallop process is where your wheels begin to and complete a transformation into a delicious delicacy..

yeah i have no idea ^_^

[markCivicVti]

Doesn't sound like the CV joint. If it was it wouldn't be a click, it would be a slight "boom" kind of sound (best way i could describe it LOL).

Have you actually checked the actual suspension itself? As in take it off and inspect the mounts, shocks etc... I've had clicks before and my shocks were leaking although these were coilovers but u never know...

Thanks... no i have never checked the suspension.. not really something I'm comfortable doing until I see it done once. At least it's not a problem I have problems replicating :(

[Kangaaz]

Just got a set of AUDM DC5R rims.

All rims are good except for the front right which rubs against the caliper, by barely a hair width so sanded down the caliper a tiny bit now its all clear.

No idea why this has happened as DC5R is also +45 same as a FD1.

[ks_b]

anyone bought tyres from tempetyres before? do you have any problem with them? how come their Hankook tyres are so cheap?

I got quote from same tyres in melb from tyres power for $290 each! and tempe tyres selling for $150..

what is the tyres pressure for 18"? or is it depends on the tyres...

[black8thgen]

depends on the tyres. but needs to be 91 load rating if im not mistaken.

[ekdez]

soon to be rolling on 18x8 +35F and 18x9 +35R
let you's know how it goes very shortly =]

[black8thgen]

ooooooh. got ur guards rolled?

btw: what do u guys think of these rims?

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/33/cd/c2b9_1.JPG

I'm deciding between MATTE white or GLOSS white for them. On a black fd2 with full mugen kit btw. =D. just tryna get some opinions between gloss or matte white lol.

[JOhnnyFD]

for my honest opinion.. i wouldnt get white rims for a black car.. would prefer either bronze, gunmetallic, or maybe gold.. and get a glossy appearance instead of matte coz there shiet on da roads tat could get on ur rims and its much easier to clean off gloss than off matte surfaces

tats my 2cents

[black8thgen]

ah, hmmm. fair enough. But yeah i'm pretty keen on some white rims, guess ill go for the gloss =D. btw what colour are ur p1sf on ur fd?

[ekdez]

Get that magnesium blue. Its hot!

[black8thgen]

haha i would if my car was white... lol. Wouldn't go too well on black in my eyes =/.. just pretty keen on white hehe.

[JOhnnyFD]

ah, hmmm. fair enough. But yeah i'm pretty keen on some white rims, guess ill go for the gloss =D. btw what colour are ur p1sf on ur fd?

gunmetallic
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/JOhnnyFD1/R0010740.jpg

[ekdez]

disks look so pez on our cars LOL

[black8thgen]

does anyone know how hard it is to clean matte white rims? like does the dirt and grit just not come off and stain the white paint on the rims? or is it just easier to get them dirty? as opposed to like gloss white.

im keen on the look of matte white rims but if their really difficult to clean then i may end up going for gloss =/

[Shimian]

does anyone know if WORK RS wheel nuts are the same size as stock FD nuts? I have fitted my stock nuts on my new rims and fits perfectly therefore hopefully the WORK nuts will be the same. I was told the WORK nuts require a size 21 socket. Can anyone confirm?

cheers

[black8thgen]

what new rims u got? and im pretty sure the work nuts will be similar to stock size, if not a little slimmer and maybe bit of change in length, but wont be a big diff.. i think there are some measurements in some threads of traders selling the nuts here

[Shimian]

ive read somewhere that FD uses M12XP1.5. The WORK nuts are also M12XP1.5. As long as the specs are the same, it will fit??
I have the Tenzo R Mach 10 18s 7.5 42 offset

[black8thgen]

ohh hot rims! yeah M12x1.5 is the thread size, but like the diameter of the actual nut may be too fat to fit into the holes of your rim, but that is pretty unlikely i think.. the work nuts will be fine im pretty sure.

btw what colour are your rims? and what colour nuts u thinking of getting?

[Shimian]

thanks blackgen. I just hope it will fit. The stock nuts fits fine so if its smaller it should be ok? I doubt it would be fatter.
black with red lip
nuts will be black

[black8thgen]

ah. nicenice =D. yeah they should fit perfectly fine =D

[ekdez]

I'll give you some spec's via picture's tomorrow.. I believe They are quite different to the stock nut's..

[black8thgen]

after looking at some specs from traders and stuff, they seem to be thinner than stock nuts, and about similar in length?

34mm in length & 23mm in diameter

those are the specs for the RAYS short lugs, and i believe work ones are pretty similar? well they wont be fatter than stock i'm quite sure of that.

[ekdez]

work nuts photo's.. you can measure your stock nuts..

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/6873/img1010.jpg

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8130/img1009.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8389/img1008fok.jpg

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7190/img1011.jpg

pretty bad photos but i hope it helps.

[aero]

normally 19" using on FD will use 35.. or maybe maximum 40.. but my fren selling me with 45.. =(

if really not fit.. i need to change 4 brand new tyres.. will the tyre shop trade in my 45 series tyres? =/



+45 sounds rather high on 19's with a 45 profile tire..
can always give it a go :)
my suggestion is to get a lower profile tire..
spacers are always your best friend in times like this...

i was looking at some 19x8 wheels which had an offset of +45. from reading those two posts, it seems like its not a good idea for an FD?
im wanting to go 19" on my car, but i am also going for a decent drop on it, so i wouldnt want the wheels to sit flush with the guards.

what are best dimensions for 19" wheels and tyres?

[ekdez]

go with a 19x8 +35~42 and dont use anything more then a 35 profile.

there are some online calculators which can give you an approximate, on how far your wheel will be sticking out further or closer to your disk, to the mm.

[black8thgen]

here are two offset calculator thingys ive used in the past:

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[ekdez]

yeah 2nd one is the best. easier to understand. LOl

[.k.]

anyone have pics of fd w/ fn2 wheels? is the offset ok on them?

[black8thgen]

yeah stig has done it before, its a fine fit. i would go look for the pic but im capped sorry =[. looks pretty nice btw

[.k.]

yeah i searched all through this thread but couldnt find the pics, i've seen it somewhere before though! ><''

what do you reckon of these wheels for fd? im in love, though it could look very shit - the blue look will be awsome with what i wanna do to the car..

here's pics -

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=751175
http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=714338

edit - sorry for the massive photo!

Size; Front is 17x7, Rear is 17x8. Offset is +37

[black8thgen]

wow not badd.. im not a personal fan of those types of spokes but i know they look good on our civics anyway =D.

btw the 17x8 +37 could prove to be a little tight on your guards/wheel arches

[eeKayFouR]

***** resize those Lol running skyline offsets on fd civic :p thats baller! do it :)

[.k.]

would i be able to tell straight away with a test fit how well they sit?

[.k.]

quick chop - yeah looks shit but trying to picture what it'll look like..

whatcha think?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b104/51MPL/qucikrp01chop.jpg

[black8thgen]

te picture of the rims arent as black as the black in your picture.. so they look like.. dirty rims hahaha. but i rkn it would look lright, im just not a fan of the spokes

[eeKayFouR]

haha yea i know they're a bit skinny but i'll just lowball him and we'll go from there haha, i'll get a pic 2moro maybe if i go and see him of the actual wheel on and i'll have a think about it :)

will chop it a bit better later if i can be stuffed

[aero]

u gonna be free on thurs or friday, khoi? coz...
a) ill be looking to go wheel shopping on either of those days
and
b) help me change my lowbeams and parkers :p

[.k.]

dude reply to my message haha =P im gonna go have a look at the wheels today, they're off the dude's car so im just gonna see what they'll look like so u wanna come along? gotta go indro to get my phone back first so i'll call u again then bro

[Shimian]

Finally installed my rims. Had them for about 5 months sitting under my dining table with no tyres. Needs to be lowered ASAP. Also need some black hex nuts ASAP

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Rims1.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Rims2.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Rims4.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/Rims5.jpg

[black8thgen]

sexycar mate. sexy rims!

[Shimian]

sexycar mate. sexy rims!

thanks mate. Yours too. We do drive the same car :P

[black8thgen]

hahaha =D. but i havnt got rims as sexy as those to go with it =[

[Fung]

thats really sexy man~~~~

is that 18"???

[Shimian]

thats really sexy man~~~~

is that 18"???

thanks..yea 18x7.5 42offset


I mentioned before about getting some Rays/Wheels lock nuts. After installing the rims, i am UNABLE to get those nuts because the wrench will scratch the rims. Therefore i had to use hex nuts (i think thats what they are called). Where the nut is hollow down the centre and you put a hex wrench through it to tighten it. Unfortunately i cannot find any in black with a lock nut.

Just to give you an idea of what i mean with a pic. You do the turning with wrench inside, not like the standard on the outside of the nut
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x293/ehardware77/automotive/undercar/AllankeylugNutBlack.jpg?t=1241102129

Can anyone help?

thanks

[ekdez]

oh snap.
small nut holes aye. that sucks.

might want to check these out.. i dunno if they are the same but they are black

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111664

car looks nice btw

what exhaust you running?

[FallenAngel]

get a new wrench with different bits =]

I HAD the same prob not no more..

[Shimian]

oh snap.
small nut holes aye. that sucks.

might want to check these out.. i dunno if they are the same but they are black

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111664

car looks nice btw

what exhaust you running?


thanks mate. Im running a dual 4" remus

[Shimian]

get a new wrench with different bits =]

I HAD the same prob not no more..

are you using black wheel lock nuts? If so, what brand?

[black8thgen]

is ur exhust just a tip? or a full catback or axel back? and hwo much/ looks massive haha

[Shimian]

is ur exhust just a tip? or a full catback or axel back? and hwo much/ looks massive haha

muffler only but upgraded the pipe to flange to 2.25". Everything including installation costs just under $1k from memory.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/FD2/debadged.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/FD2/Remus4.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/Shimian8/FD2/twin_turbo2_b.jpg

[aero]

gonna be getting some 19" wheels next week! :D
i think they're something like 19x8.5 +38.. the guy says that he's even willing to roll my guards at no cost.

they'll look like this:
http://bigotyres.com.au/showcase/images/Phantom.jpg

cant wait to get em on!

[black8thgen]

8.5 is a bit wide? the offset might help out but it sounds a bit risky? =/.. (inner clearance issue maybe)

but i guess if u roll the guards it could be fine =]

hot rims btw lol

[FallenAngel]

thanks mate. Im running a dual 4" remus

FARRRKK

Dual 4" tips, and i thought my 5" was huge..


are you using black wheel lock nuts? If so, what brand?

using just generic ones. my wheels are lenso's and the gap for the wrench is too small so i just got a friend's rattle gun bits taht are smaller in diameter and they fit fine :thumbsup:

[Stig]

dammmm shimian! where are you hiding in melb, i wanna see those tips on the roads! haha

[Shimian]

dammmm shimian! where are you hiding in melb, i wanna see those tips on the roads! haha

lol stig. Ive had them for quite some time now. Ive posted them up a while back when i installed them. Im usually in the city

[warwick108]

he hides in his little apartment.. hey herby.. its warwick.. luans cousin.. =).. did you used to have ep3r rims?..=S.if u do.. ill take them off your hands

[Shimian]

he hides in his little apartment.. hey herby.. its warwick.. luans cousin.. =).. did you used to have ep3r rims?..=S.if u do.. ill take them off your hands

lol yea i know ur luans cousin. lol, i asked matt what ur username was. Mine were 16s. I traded them in to the tyre man

[DR12NV]

Hey guys, got some news rims a couple of months ago, just thought i would share. They are 18x7.5 BSA rims with 225/40 tyres. +42 offset i think.

They fit quite well and no probs with inner clearance etc. Only issue is when i hit a dip in the road it rubs on the front guards a tiny bit, but only on the plastic bit. Not too worried really.

I'll sell my 17" sport rims if anyone is interested. Perfect condition with michellins about 50% tread.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/ralliart05/Newwheelslscape.jpg

[warwick108]

hey herb.. do u have other stuff for sale?.. other oem parts from your sports?.. like the leather interior?.. ill swap you with my interior.. =)

[Shimian]

hey herb.. do u have other stuff for sale?.. other oem parts from your sports?.. like the leather interior?.. ill swap you with my interior.. =)

nothing for sale. If i sold u my leather interior, what would i be sitting on? :D

[warwick108]

my cloth interior.. haHAHAHAAh.. haHAha.. =D

[Shimian]

my cloth interior.. haHAHAHAAh.. haHAha.. =D

any plans on modding soon?

[warwick108]

well.. i want some ep3r rims.. and then probably get a double din dash.. have you got a double din?.. i got stimulated.. woohoo.. have you modded anything in the engine department?

[aero]

u could get DR12NV's sport wheels, that he says is selling. they're pretty much the same as ep3r rims, but not in white.

[warwick108]

yeh... i have pm'ed him.. would be better if he was in melb tho.. =S.. lets see how much the shipping cost would be.. =)

[Waternmo]

if i were to get 17" x 7 rims for my FD, wat offset shud i be lookin for? cheers

[black8thgen]

go 35-40 for some safety but not too safe i think =D

[ekdez]

if you have an fd2 your stock rims are 17x7, i believe so grab the specs of that and then chuck some random numbers in for offsets and see if you wanna push your limits...

just remember they are only measured in mm. so the changes are pretty small.

[warwick108]

trying to find the weight of the civic sports rim?.. any have any clue?.. also a good cheap courier?.. thanks.. ^^

[.k.]

tnt seems to be good for courier - any1 else?

[ekdez]

pack and send = real good
grab your white pages and ring around (Y) for cheapest prices

also just letting you's know
18x8 +35 F fits no problem.
18x9 +35 R fits no problem but the tires rub a small bit on hard cornering.

im yet to roll my guards as well as install my buddyclub n +

let you know how i go soon.

[black8thgen]

WOW. really? thats awesome. at stock height tho yea? what rims mate? pics pls ;)

[ekdez]

yeah stock height for now.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7339/img1013m.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3239/img1014ikj.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/502/img1016z.jpg

might take my wheels off until im slammmed!.. ON these ****ign expensive puppies!

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2138/img1021aic.jpg

[fitme]

staggered FTW!!

[jpestrada115]

anyone know the hub diameter for the FD1? are they 64.1mm? was wondering if the hub rings off a CL9 euro will suit our FDs. thanks guys.

[FallenAngel]

pack and send = real good
grab your white pages and ring around (Y) for cheapest prices

also just letting you's know
18x8 +35 F fits no problem.
18x9 +35 R fits no problem but the tires rub a small bit on hard cornering.

im yet to roll my guards as well as install my buddyclub n +

let you know how i go soon.

Offt stretched tyres ftw!!

what tyre profile are u running tho?
looks like 225/40/18 from the pic..

[aero]

man.. im running 19x8 front and back with offset about 35 or 38.. cant remember. the rear scrapes like a bitch on bumpy roads, hard cornering and when there's passengers in the back... this is still on stock height.

the rears stick out like ekdez's fd. >.<
ive gotten my guards rolled, but its still not much different... i dont wanna sell the wheels, coz they just look so damn hot! :(
i guess i need to scrape up some money to get some epic STIFF suspension or sumthin?

[Stig]

man.. im running 19x8 front and back with offset about 35 or 38.. cant remember. the rear scrapes like a bitch on bumpy roads, hard cornering and when there's passengers in the back... this is still on stock height.

the rears stick out like ekdez's fd. >.<
ive gotten my guards rolled, but its still not much different... i dont wanna sell the wheels, coz they just look so damn hot! :(
i guess i need to scrape up some money to get some epic STIFF suspension or sumthin?

really? try thinner tyres, 225 or 215 perhaps, im running 235 on the rear

[ekdez]

mm you shouldn't be scrubbing on the inside. maybe its your tires... try a thinner profile or stretch fit (Y)

[FallenAngel]

man.. im running 19x8 front and back with offset about 35 or 38.. cant remember. the rear scrapes like a bitch on bumpy roads, hard cornering and when there's passengers in the back... this is still on stock height.

the rears stick out like ekdez's fd. >.<
ive gotten my guards rolled, but its still not much different... i dont wanna sell the wheels, coz they just look so damn hot! :(
i guess i need to scrape up some money to get some epic STIFF suspension or sumthin?

Lower profile tires and coilovers or stiff spring and shock combo.

[aero]

i dont have the budget for coils atm.. what's a stiff brand of springs that i can get?
ill be going back to the shop where i got my wheels, ill try to negotiate with him to get some thinner tyres. im currently on 235s, which is probably too much, but ive only used them for about 3 days.

[aero]

i had a full car load on the weekend, when i went to take some friends to play some footy and it was probably the worst experience ever!

ill probably sell the wheels n tyres.. although i cant post them up on this forum, since im not of "Member" status.

[ekdez]

lol you got major scrubbing hey.
yeah.. 18x9 + 35 on the rear.. im either gonna have to grab some camber kits or pump my guard :\
sucks hey.. im in teh same conundrum as you :\

mind you, this is my solution,

im grabbing some camber kits, rolling my lip's and then running negative camber until my tires wear out..
then i'll grab a thinner profile stretch tire over it. and run less camber.. although i seem to remember you only have stock sus.. where as i have coils.. esh!

gl n e how.

[chupaosterz]

im putting an 18 inch rims (black with red lip) this weekend plus lowering........ill post it as soon as i got it

[.k.]

whats the specs on the wheels? and what are you using to lower?

SHould look good!

[.k.]

yeppers but i wont have any money free for ages lol.. and i'd need shipping to bris too much effort

[warwick108]

you got pm'd.. =)

[Stig]

you also have pm

[aero]

ive taken off my 19s for the mean time, in the hope that someone will want to buy them. so atm, its back to the oem 15s, baby! ballin :cool: