Your wheel sizes for FD Civic

[fitme]

^^ ok thanks...someone is selling for around 700 shipped to sydney...
good buy??..sorry for so many question....

[Stig]

i sold mine not long ago with tyres for 550, but then again i was after a quick sale so i dont know haha

[fitme]

how much is the selling price of the 08 civic sports rims?
and how much can i sell my stock VTiL rims?

[Stig]

i sold my sport rims for 800
i also sold my vtil rims for 500

[fitme]

^^ is that rims only? thanks

[Stig]

all with tyres

[ekdez]

i reckon dc5s rims would look good on a fd.
they are 17x7 +45.. so decent fit.. just slamm it hard =]

either them or the s2k ones. but you'll need spacers for s2k ones

[eNGee]

i reckon dc5s rims would look good on a fd.
they are 17x7 +45.. so decent fit.. just slamm it hard =]

either them or the s2k ones. but you'll need spacers for s2k ones

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/eric_2730/IMG_2229.jpg

I concur!

Here is my ride with DC5S rims ;)

[ekdez]

looks good
just needs to be lowered + kit =]

[fitme]

got my white vtil yesterday....changed the stock rim/tires to sports rims

will it void the warranty??

[ekdez]

if you want to claim warranty then change back to be 100% certain.

[black8thgen]

yeah when u go in for service and if u wanna claim warranty jus change back lol

[ej20i]

sport rims should be ok!since its a honda original part
umm that FD with DC rims are HOT!!!!get some lower profile den dump hard

[09FD1]

Hey guys,

Sorry to jump in, just wanted to ask if i put VTIL rims on my VTI, will my car sit higher since VTIL are 16s and VTI 15s?

Cheers!

[Stig]

your car will sit 0.12 inches lower

[09FD1]

Oh, was thinking it will sit higher LOL!

Thanks man.

[fitme]

sport rims should be ok!since its a honda original part

good to know that..cause somebody wants to buy my VTiL rims..:)

hey 09FD1...someone txt me about my VTiL rims...by any chance maybe its you? lol

[09FD1]

HAHA no it wasnt. I saw your ad though, willing to go any lower on the price?

[FallenAngel]

*hands up
I've got them sitting in my garage with 99% tread LOl

[.k.]

lol engee ur car looks nice! always wondered what our car would look like with dc5s wheels.. i'll park next to u when we meet. dc5s+r wheels on fd to trip people out haha

btw - anyone got tips on how to remember which cables go where so that when u pull the handle on the inside the door opens? Need to know so when i change my door trims people will still be able to get in and out of the back haha. When the guy doing my window tints did it he stuffed up first time putting it back together (lucky he checked before he left!!!) but after changing them around it worked

gonna put the new material on but i wont glue it yet and see what it looks like haha then change it around til i find something i like more. examsss 2 more weeks chyeaa

[aero]

l

btw - anyone got tips on how to remember which cables go where so that when u pull the handle on the inside the door opens? Need to know so when i change my door trims people will still be able to get in and out of the back haha. When the guy doing my window tints did it he stuffed up first time putting it back together (lucky he checked before he left!!!) but after changing them around it worked

gonna put the new material on but i wont glue it yet and see what it looks like haha then change it around til i find something i like more. examsss 2 more weeks chyeaa

take photos while ur doing it. should help u remember where stuff goes.

oh yeahhh... holidays soon. time for diy mods~! my warranty should be up by the begining of next year as well

[G3NX]

Do any of you guys know whats the minimum offset to fit a FD with a 17x8 rim?

[ekdez]

i seem to remember yonas from JDMyard telling me rays recommend 18x8 +43 with a coilover set up which is stifffffff... so ya.! you can make your assumption.

the rims i was looking at was his RE30's in the 17's gloss black..

but still you cant really ask a question like that because..

what tire size are you going to use?
what tire brand are you going to use?
how low do you intend to go?
have you had any work done to your body?
are you on coilovers or stock shocks with springs?? etc..

[G3NX]

Ok end up getting Work Emotion Cr

Staggered so therefore 17x7.5 30+ offset and there 17x8.5 33+ offset

7.5 with 215/45/17 Toyo Proxe4 tyres and 8.5 with 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza RZ101 tyres, of course stretched.

Hopefully get the tyres on tomorrow will post a pic how it goes ;P

All four on Tein S Tech Springs

[aero]

that's fairly low offset for an fd. gonna need to work the guards a bit n get some camber if ur just gonna drop them on springs. 45 profile is pretty fat too. gonna look tuff when lowered. make sure to post them pics!

[black8thgen]

8.5 +33 will barely fit i believe? it will stick out of guards for sure i think, but u cud prob fix it with camber and guard work as aero said.

[aero]

i had some 8.5" wheels with +35 and it was giving me headaches with the rubbing.. especially with a full load. it was a little better when i got the offset machined up to +38 but pretty bad with adults in the back and taking sharp corners... i didnt want to spend so much money to improve it even more so i sold them.

[Stig]

got a 19x9+38 in the rear yo... no passengers ftw! or even hard to moderate cornering... can fix it by raising the rear but nah... people have cars, they can drive themselves, im no taxi

[G3NX]

Work Emotion Cr

Staggered so therefore 17x7.5 30+ offset and there 17x8.5 33+ offset

7.5 with 215/45/17 Toyo Proxe4 tyres and 8.5 with 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza RZ101 tyres, of course stretched.

Slight rubbing on deep bumps besides that fine to drive on though having agressive offset its all that counts. Camber arms will be changed on future

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/willcheam/Will5.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/willcheam/Will15.jpg

[aero]

looks nice, but i thought with those kind of offsets they would look a little bit more concave.

[fitme]

hmm the color of your kit doesnt really matched to the body color??

[ej20i]

TBH IMO ur sport rims look hella better

[Stig]

^^ no way, the ep3r rims doesn't match the white of the civic white so it looks weird

[ekdez]

Ok end up getting Work Emotion Cr

Staggered so therefore 17x7.5 30+ offset and there 17x8.5 33+ offset

7.5 with 215/45/17 Toyo Proxe4 tyres and 8.5 with 225/45/17 Dunlop Direzza RZ101 tyres, of course stretched.


thats not stretched lol. 215 is for a 7-7.5" rim. and 225 is for a 8-8.5" rim lol

[G3NX]

The 225 is stretched u can see the tyre going inwards. The 215 is not that I know

[ekdez]

mm whatever i dont really care.. just saying lol
i went a 215 on a 9" rim. should have gone a 205 tho.. thats stretch.

[ekdez]

ooo i like. but shouldnt!! i want a bike!

Front 8J−18 inch offset +40　
Rear 9J−18 inch offset +40　

http://img225.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/4/1/9/3/pirelli197901-img600x450-1238836495pwiyqe85326.jpg

[ekdez]

http://img193.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/6/2/1/0/awksec7-img600x450-1233138888gr7t6t3190.gif


$7800 + shipping anyone? LOL

[aero]

the colour scheme on those BBS's is different... lol not my cup-o-tea.
btw, what kinda shoes are u rolling on now, ekdez?

[ekdez]

stock vti-Lah

[black8thgen]

Those white bbs r damn hot

[fitme]

my stock fd1 still waiting on the foggies
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/fd1_a_small.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/ozcity/fd1_small.jpg

[aero]

nice car man. white is a sick colour for these cars :thumbsup:

[FDBenni]

I rkn no fogs would look better on the 09 model, makes it look like a type r :)

[black8thgen]

i dont like the 09 grilllle! but the rest looks hot lol

[curtis265]

I saw an TW 09, and the guy thought it was so type-R, he had to put a type-R wing on it! Looked like shit imo.

[howy]

I saw an TW 09, and the guy thought it was so type-R, he had to put a type-R wing on it! Looked like shit imo.

hehe... each to their own.

Although I still prefer the cf wing more than the mugen.

[curtis265]

I do to, but if it's acoompained by at least a rear bumper skirt...

it reminded me of stock lancers with evo wings. Weird looking.

[ekdez]

fk that's it im getting new rims!!!
i hate rolling on stockies next to full siick gay kents on 20" chrome's, thinking they are better!! rawr!!

[.k.]

i like the new stock wheels on the dc5s etc.. any1 know some1 selling?

[threesix]

fk that's it im getting new rims!!!
i hate rolling on stockies next to full siick gay kents on 20" chrome's, thinking they are better!! rawr!!

BAHAHAHA!!!

backs are scrubing now... haha.

[ekdez]

lol what?? how... dont get it..

take your spare tire out. and get coilovers asap!! (Y)

has the hybirds got swaybars :| LOL

[threesix]

thats what i was thinking.

there's also a rattle thats coming from the front right.. AWESOME! lol

[ekdez]

yeah i got rattles too :( even on stockies..
cant avoid it when u start to mod cars.. sucks
mines in the front left.. its annoying cos its out of reach..
but then again in the front right.. might be in reach and annoy you more haha

[threesix]

never had the rattle till the guards got ripped. its prob some plastic shit flapping about..

vince was tripped out by the rears rubbing.. wants to look at it tommorow.

[ekdez]

yeah they shouldnt rub man.
i never had any rubbing in my car.
none what so ever.
hope he can fix it for ya!!!

might be your springs man. :\

[Noodulz]

i like the new stock wheels on the dc5s etc.. any1 know some1 selling? I think I may have found something. Try this http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120314 unless you were after the optional ones.

[Fung]

hey~~ anybody knows any places that sells good quality replica rims??? i am hunting for a set of 17" cr kai replicas

[ej20i]

hey~~ anybody knows any places that sells good quality replica rims??? i am hunting for a set of 17" cr kai replicas

whose buying?
























LOL!
just playing with u man!
TEMPE perhaps?and powder coat it ur self

[ekdez]

as you's will prob know..
my old lm's were 18x8 and 18x9 +35 rims

reckon it would be stupid if i went 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 +38

both front and rear..

Inner Clearance: 9mm LESS
Outer Position:EXTEND an extra 3mm

thats comparing the two specs above.
1cm on the inside sounds heaps :\ might hit the inner wall of my wheel thing

http://img243.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/2/7/6/9/miminasshu-img600x450-1258184987p7wrwn65954.jpg

those are the wheels im looking at!! such a nice colour :(
prob wont end up getting them.. i dont want dramas with fender work :\

[threesix]

do it! haha

[Stig]

wont that 9mm difference hit the front of your coil? cos i know for me it definitely would... a 8.5+29 works for me but it would seem to stick out too much... or else i wouldve gotten 19" ce28s :p

[ryanc]

hey~~ anybody knows any places that sells good quality replica rims??? i am hunting for a set of 17" cr kai replicas

we are after the same things my hong kong brother LOL (u are honkie rite??)

[ekdez]

do it! haha

you know i want to LOL, but i dont want the headaches..


wont that 9mm difference hit the front of your coil? cos i know for me it definitely would... a 8.5+29 works for me but it would seem to stick out too much... or else i wouldve gotten 19" ce28s :p

yeah fk..
man i was hoping you would reply cos you have had rims which have pushed the limits..
im thinking the 1cm less on the inner wall is just TOOO much and will hit my coil overs :(
unless i run 10mm spacers and UBER stretched tires
or just ride high and boat LOL

nah fk it.. to much effort.

FML!

stig im getting your numberplates too. sorry. FML is best, right about now.

[Stig]

you could run a 10mm spacer, STRETCHED tyres and air suspension ;)

[ekdez]

i aint a baller. lol
but yes in theory that would work quite well :( sheeet


or should i just go these..
carlsson 1/11 RS 18x8 +40 18x9 +40 :\
and have 5mm less on inner clearance LOL...

http://img225.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/4/1/9/3/pirelli197901-img600x450-1238836495pwiyqe85326.jpg

[Stig]

a +40 is pushing it hard, but it will work if you run stretched tyres... and knowing you, you would haha

[.k.]

I think I may have found something. Try this http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120314 unless you were after the optional ones.

nah not those man.. they're like.. 6 spoke design (but each spoke has 2 bits).. cant explain it pics later lol cbf atm

[eNGee]

nah not those man.. they're like.. 6 spoke design (but each spoke has 2 bits).. cant explain it pics later lol cbf atm

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/eric_2730/6113559.jpg

These are the one's .k.

They look okish.... but not for me....

[.k.]

yeah i didnt like them til i saw them on a few FG's in the states, dumped + sprayed diff colour look good

[Fung]

we are after the same things my hong kong brother LOL (u are honkie rite??)

HAHAHA~~ yesh yesh i am hongkie HAHA

ShuDDUP tim, i got better tail lights XD

[liquid23]

heys

since i'm getting 19x8.5 +45
will i need to get springs or new suspension straight away? or will it be fine and not scrub.

Also what is recommended if i want more of a comfortable ride, change springs only or whole thing?

lastly what brand is good for springs/coilovers?

[Stig]

stock suspension should be fine, just run some stretched tyres on it to minimize scrubbing, perhaps a 225/35/19?

more comfortable ride is to change the spring as well as the shock, you can change the spring first then when your stock shocks blow then change the shocks afterwards.

there is no chance you are going to coils to fit with the wheels so springs is the way to go. i had eibach sportlines on mine and they were alright but if you want a bigger drop get skunk2 then afterwards some bilisten shocks or koni yellows

thats my suggestion :)

[liquid23]

ok cools, so springs 1st and then shocks.

how much drop is the eibach? what will i need for a 1 or 2 finger gap drop?
have you heard of espelir? cause i can get them for like $380 instead of eibach for $497 with jdm.

how much are the koni yellow shocks?

[aero]

eibach is like a 1.4 or 1.5" drop.. so about 3.8cm drop from stock height.. and skunk2 is 2.25" front and 2" rear (about 5.7cm front and 5.08cm rear).

[ekdez]

i'm getting 19x8.5 +45


you will scrub. i think the offset is wrong. stock vti-L wheels are 16x6.5 +45.. you adding another 2" onto your rim width on a 19" rim... i dunno man.. up to you tho.
i decided i was gonna scrub on a 18x8.5 +38 offset. and i was planning to run a 215/35 on the front or a 205/40. and im on coilovers, so none of those tire hitting perch problems.

[liquid23]

i guess i will have to run coils then if 18's already scrub.
maybe run bolt on spacer, stretched tyres, whatever cost the least haha.

oh do air suspensions give the softest ride? ... .. .

[FallenAngel]

i guess i will have to run coils then if 18's already scrub.
maybe run bolt on spacer, stretched tyres, whatever cost the least haha.

oh do air suspensions give the softest ride? ... .. .

oh hell no...

[liquid23]

haha
so its for shits and giggles?

[aero]

its mostly for show. but it does have some practicality when going over speed bumps or driveways

[curtis265]

i woulda thought airbags make it comfortable since it's so compressible.

totally fuks up ur handling though

[liquid23]

yeah that's what i thought.

ok so u wouldn't really drive around daily with airbags, mainly to like car shows or trying to get sum chicks? lol

i guess back to coilovers, what is the average price of coils? 2.3k?
should i run, 225/35 tyres?

[aero]

You can get plenty of fd coilovers for less than that price. But if u have that much to spend, better put it to use and get a good quality set.

225/35/19 or maybe 225/40 should be a good size tyre. U can try stretching some 215/35 or 215/40 tyres on them but I'd be too scared lol. Ekdez would probably tell u to go 205 wide Tyres, but he's crazy lol :P

[ekdez]

tbh.

if you havent rolled your lips or done any guard work, then go a 225/35 or a 215/35 =], all depends on how strong the side walls are.
40 profile is to big on a 19", i reckon. ask stig his 19" king. ive only ever owned 1 set of 19" for fd and they only lasted a few weeks.

here is a 225/40 on a 8" rim on the front
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/Image143.jpg

and here is a 225/40 on a 9" rim at the rear.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/Image147.jpg


as you can see pretty tight already..

and your rim is going to be .5" wider and 1+" taller in rim and tire..
and if you intend to run a spacer, to accommodate for the higher offset, then your rim will poke out of the car more..
gonna be fun fitting them.. but its doable

[ekdez]

paid for my rims today =]

http://img153.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/0/7/3/6/u_b_001-img600x450-1252056966qxtznb33673.jpg

[Stig]

^ wtf, rims galore... specs?

yeah liquid, run 225/35/19 all round and you should be fine, if you are planning to go coils, then you need something like 215/35/19 at the front or 205/35/19 even with at least a 10mm spacer (15mm recommended) and your front guards rolled.

i might be selling my tein ss mid/end next month for bags, just waiting next month for prices and see how it goes from there :p

[FallenAngel]

Baller!!!

[ekdez]

bags or air runners?
bags are like 2g a set in wollongong for basic kit.
air runners.. i'd like to know price too =] i might join you on group buy stig =]

[Stig]

air runners are a tad too much and i dont really want to spend that much on a civic, is250 yes, civic no, 2nd had yes :)

just waiting for prices on 'air force'

[ekdez]

yeah let me know.
dan was gonna tell me about airforce+d2 but i forgot to ask back on $$

[threesix]

how much for the tein's stig?

[Stig]

yeah let me know.
dan was gonna tell me about airforce+d2 but i forgot to ask back on $$

yeah lol he told me to wait next month when they get the shipment in, im just clearing a coke can at the front and i'm like still the highest out of my mates -_-


how much for the tein's stig?

mm dont know, will decide if i get bags next month :) do you know how much they are worth now (jdmconcept)? kinda curious since the dollar has shot up and i got mine when it was at its lowest

[fitme]

hmm roughly how much for the SS??


just realized after cleaning my FD and took it to the dealer for my 1000kms check yesterday...they dont really care about you car...after receiving it...its wet and there is a yellowish liquid splashing around the hood and roof...even my rear view mirror theres a mark like shit.

[liquid23]

tbh.

if you havent rolled your lips or done any guard work, then go a 225/35 or a 215/35 =], all depends on how strong the side walls are.
40 profile is to big on a 19", i reckon. ask stig his 19" king. ive only ever owned 1 set of 19" for fd and they only lasted a few weeks.

here is a 225/40 on a 8" rim on the front
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/Image143.jpg

and here is a 225/40 on a 9" rim at the rear.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/Image147.jpg


as you can see pretty tight already..

and your rim is going to be .5" wider and 1+" taller in rim and tire..
and if you intend to run a spacer, to accommodate for the higher offset, then your rim will poke out of the car more..
gonna be fun fitting them.. but its doable

cool got pics. thanks for help.
haha everything is doable XD



^ wtf, rims galore... specs?

yeah liquid, run 225/35/19 all round and you should be fine, if you are planning to go coils, then you need something like 215/35/19 at the front or 205/35/19 even with at least a 10mm spacer (15mm recommended) and your front guards rolled.

i might be selling my tein ss mid/end next month for bags, just waiting next month for prices and see how it goes from there :p

mm need to stretch tyres.
i want to know how much for tein ss as well!! i get my rays next month

[liquid23]

^ wtf, rims galore... specs?

yeah liquid, run 225/35/19 all round and you should be fine, if you are planning to go coils, then you need something like 215/35/19 at the front or 205/35/19 even with at least a 10mm spacer (15mm recommended) and your front guards rolled.

i might be selling my tein ss mid/end next month for bags, just waiting next month for prices and see how it goes from there :p

something like this stig? (on air force suspension)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/callmemeena/2971_1051174689634_1533750181_30-1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/callmemeena/1240531004952-1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/callmemeena/1240531067095-1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/callmemeena/2773_72106791623_784116623_1636452_.jpg

[Stig]

man i want my car to be sacked like that LOL

park it in the most effed up places and slam it, people would be like how the hell did he get there with that height

[ekdez]

i just msg'd dan.
i gotta wait too LOl!!

im so keen haha do it with me stig =]

[Stig]

LOL ill do it depending on how much air forces cost

[Reclus]

Hey guys i just wanted to ask, what size rim + offset looks best for fd civics? im getting mine in a few weeks time and wanna start researching and finding some nice rims. Im leaning towards Work Emotions but dunno about wat size? ie - For those on 17s for example; you guys running coilovers or lowered springs and by how much?

edit - oh and any1 have any experience with skunk2 pro S coilovers on their fd? How much can you lower it by?

cheers

I'm getting a set of Work Emotion XT7 as well
for me 17" is the best size

[howy]

I'm getting a set of Work Emotion XT7 as well
for me 17" is the best size

Reclus, come to the civic fd meet! :)

[Stig]

ekdez, air suspension, LETS DO IT LOL

[ekdez]

OK. lol
pm me prices =]

[ekdez]

wait i got the pm.

ill send you a pm.

[UCNDRM]

please pm me some prices too

im very keen on gettn low, coz 40mm drop isnt enough

[ekdez]

what you on?

[threesix]

^^ you drove straight past me like 20 mins ago?? hahah

[ekdez]

i was in a world of my own this morning... i hope you didnt wave LOL

[threesix]

yeah i waved!.. like a little girl. LOL!!

ps. you need those rims on stat! :)

[ekdez]

they on a plane as we speak.

[aero]

please pm me some prices too

im very keen on gettn low, coz 40mm drop isnt enough

what set up have you got that only gives u a 40mm drop?

[UCNDRM]

what set up have you got that only gives u a 40mm drop?

well its just shitty pedders springs on standard shocks

they have run their course now its time for upgrade

im not sure whether to upgrade shock and spring

go for cheapish coils

or bags?


i want opinion from experience not just ppl who have been in a mates car once for a trip round the block

i want day to day driving, spirited driving and just bumper to bumper traffic

whats a good option?

some of ur FD's have a tough stance

i just wanna know what ppl are running suspension wise?

[threesix]

cheapish coils or bags are like chalk and cheese $$$ wise am i not correct? weird that you would put the two in the same sentance...

anyway i run brand new pedders spring with stock shocks and its OK. (for now)

i dont know jack but im gonna get a $$$ set of coilover SECOND hand. that will do the trick for me anyway.

[Stig]

for bags you can get a REALLY good set of coils lol

[threesix]

^^ thats what i was thinking...

[curtis265]

but bags are hellapractical compareed to being slammed on coils.

unless u can get coils with an adjustable ride height from inside the car..

[aero]

coils handle better than bags tho. its up to you, if ur want to be lowered for show or performance. the only pro i can say for bags is the ability to adjust ride height in seconds... that and you can literally park ur car on the ground :p

[threesix]

i wonder how bags handle on a civic or accord??.... floaty boaty??...

anyone know? stig and dez?

[ekdez]

http://img169.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/1/2/4/karurosu86-img600x450-1224769666rmphhy28757.jpg

i like this. 18x8 +45

[Stig]

i wonder how bags handle on a civic or accord??.... floaty boaty??...

anyone know? stig and dez?

we will confirm by the end of the year :)

[FallenAngel]

baller stig!

[threesix]

http://img169.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/1/2/4/karurosu86-img600x450-1224769666rmphhy28757.jpg

i like this. 18x8 +45

sits very nice:cool: pitty about the wing.

[curtis265]

WHAT that's the nicest wing i've ever seen

[FDBenni]

cant go wrong with a type r wing

[curtis265]

honestly, it suts the car better than an evo 7/8/9 wing does to an evo, better than a DC5R wing on a DC5, and better than a wrx-box shaped wing on a wrx.

[threesix]

that wing looks SHIT!!!!!!!!

any wing looks SHIT!!!!!!!!!

lol. (for real)

the only car i like with a wing is MY94whateverMY99 WRX's.

[FDBenni]

wats a FD2R without a wing? each to their own i guess ..

[JOhnnyFD]

i prefer the wing... typeR or mugen

[threesix]

NO HONDA SHOULD NEVER HAVE A WING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

(ok..only the little duck tail wing thingos. eg my hybrid wing/tail)

imho.

[JOhnnyFD]

imho.. a typeR/mugen wing looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if u think stongly otherwise, question Honda Japan or Mugen direct

[FDBenni]

everyone has their own tastes .. if you're after a 'stand out' look go for mugen wing, if you want a 'sleek' look go for ducktail.. but a type r wing should never be taken off a type r.

should have discussed this in the mugen kit thread we're going off topic in this wheels thread

[Stig]

that bloody hybrid wing costs 600 bucks (i asked them yesterday how much they are), quite annoyed that a little piece of plastic cost that much

[FDBenni]

farrk thats crazy just go aftermarket

[liquid23]

got a quote on air runners, 5k fitted on my civic. or air struts for $1500 to fit whatever coils, the coils are sent to eastern states and made to fit.


decided i'm gonna go on k-sport 2k fitted =)

[ekdez]

its 5000 to import them. and thats only a rough estimate, the price fluctuates.
then you have to pay for install/labour. if you get free install, then your gay LOL.

if your going to get air struts.. when dont you get a decent set of coils like cusco or n+ or tein, then install the air strut over the top of it so you can have the best of both worlds??

[Stig]

or buy my teins when i get bags :)

[ekdez]

or my n+ haha

[threesix]

imho.. a typeR/mugen wing looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!:p

[vlixcool]

Hi guys,

im looking to buy new rims for my Silver fd1 so far i have two option below, which one do you think will fit nicer?

both size is 17" and car has been lowered to 40mm all around. im thinking to choose TM-02 since the style will be match mugen body kit? rather than FS-01, what do you guys think?

AME Tracer TM-02
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/227/tracertm02.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/tracertm02.jpg/)

or

AME Tracer FS-01
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4162/fs01hypersilverweb.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/fs01hypersilverweb.jpg/)

Thanks.

[aero]

definitely the first set. look like volk re30 replicas :thumbsup:
why 17s? go 18~!! :p
for a silver car they might look better in black, gunmetal or bronze imo

also make sure u get the right width and offset to save u money down the road when trying to fit them on ur car

[evil_1998]

another vote for TM-02

[J-Spec23]

haha 18" looks good but imo its heavy =X

[vlixcool]

definitely the first set. look like volk re30 replicas :thumbsup:
why 17s? go 18~!! :p
for a silver car they might look better in black, gunmetal or bronze imo

also make sure u get the right width and offset to save u money down the road when trying to fit them on ur car

hmm because im going to reuse my 17" tyre.. :p otherwise need to spend more $$ on tyre T_T. need to get body kit soon as well lol.. actually i prefer to get silver color since black looks smaller some more the size is 17"..

[vlixcool]

another vote for TM-02

TM-02 it is!

[liquid23]

its 5000 to import them. and thats only a rough estimate, the price fluctuates.
then you have to pay for install/labour. if you get free install, then your gay LOL.

if your going to get air struts.. when dont you get a decent set of coils like cusco or n+ or tein, then install the air strut over the top of it so you can have the best of both worlds??

haha i dunno but my main installer can get it for cheaper. it is 5k imported + fitted (takes about 3 days to fit). do you want to buy air runners if its same price as air force?

he says it might be difficult to fit air bags because of being a sedan, for like mini truck (i.e rodeo etc) it is easier. i was confuzzled after he started to explain it haha


or buy my teins when i get bags :)

or my n+ haha

i think im gonna stick with k-sport, maybe air strut afterward. Wilkinson suspension says k-sport = tein = bc n+. if i wanted good ones he said get like KW coilover with stainless steel stuff which is like ~4k

one question... anyone heard of tyres called Achilles? can get them for $860 a set. I looked at
T1R = $341
Proxes 4 = $325
Hankook = $323
Re001 = $590
shop said Achilles are pretty good for street use and nearly on par with the above tyres (as i'm not putting car on track, ie 19" isn't good for track) is this true?
also Sumitomo tyres, are they good? what price?

[aero]

achilles and accelera are like the cheapest set of 19s u can get. they're both quite the same and are not really designed to be driven hard on em. they're pretty much just basic low profile street tyres.

i had a set of 235/35/19 accelera tyres on my old set of wheels, which i believe are about the same in quality (and also price) as achilles. i dont track my car and i barely drive hard, so they were a pretty inexpensive way to get from A to B.

[evil_1998]

one question... anyone heard of tyres called Achilles?

I wouldn't recommend Achilles, my friend got them on EK, no grip...cheap tyre.

[liquid23]

oh ok so when its wet i'll b doing fish tails everywhere?

what tyre is bang for buck? i know 19"s are expensive but surely there are tyres not as expensive as toyo's, bridgestone etc. Are pirelle tyres the same price?

[black8thgen]

u wont be fishtailing if u corner slowly =]. i almost fishtailed off a cliff last week, fkn stupid of me... tired driving in the wet = nono =[

[ekdez]

kuhmo ku36

[fitme]

will it make any difference on ride comfort if im goin to 225/45/17? currently im using 215/45/17 stock michelin tires...

[vlixcool]

will it make any difference on ride comfort if im goin to 225/45/17? currently im using 215/45/17 stock michelin tires...

i think the diff is quicker when cornering.

[aero]

the 225 tyres will be wider and slightly taller, hence they would be more comfortable than the 215s but only just. the difference in ride comfort between the two would not be noticeable. if u were going on a lower profile like 35 or 30, then there would be much more discomfort

[ekdez]

so my new rims came in yesterday and im stuck on that questions again...

215/40 or 215/35 sigh'''''''''"""

[black8thgen]

18x8 +48 - is that a snug fit with coils? trying to get ALMOST flush fitment - but still wanna be safe.. =/

[ekdez]

+48 wont get you close to flush fitment.

and very tight fit with coil.s

[black8thgen]

+48 is too far out? ah shit.... how about 18x7.5 +45?

[ekdez]

+48 is too far in. stock is +45..

the lower the offset the further out your wheel is.

[liquid23]

+38 should be flush or +35?
think there is something in he sg forums about what offset you can have with FDs before you start hitting into troubles

i know someone in sg has +27

[95331140]

How is the offset set?
Is it done with spacers in between the hub and the rim?
Do different rims have different offsets already built in?
Sorry for the dumb questions!

[liquid23]

Offset is, simply, the distance between the face of a vehicle wheel which mates with the hub and the true centreline of the wheel. Offset can be positive, negative or zero. It is important because it affects the scrub radius of the steering system, the clearance between the tire and the suspension and the load on suspension components.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/wheel.offset.gif

you can buy rims with different offsets. each individual rim is manufactured with a variety of offsets. You just need to choose this offset is the right one for your car or to your liking.

If you bought a rim with an offset that doesn't fit (ie hitting your suspension) you can always use spacers to push them out (meaning lowering the offset of that rim). So +45 offset with a 10 mm spacer will make the rim become +35 offset (there are lots of different size spacers)
Spacers are bolt onto OEM hub and the rim is bolted onto the spacer.
Something like this
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/4x4-technical/53335d1222541170-wheel-spacer-wheelspacer.jpg

[curtis265]

Spacers are also used for making the rims more 'flush' with the fenders of the vehicle, however some are doubtful of the safety of using spacers

[aero]

yeah. spacers can get u fines up here in qld

[ekdez]

+35 is flush fitment. hence why i run it.

[black8thgen]

hmm.. so u wouldnt recommend me going 18x8 +48? the guy from h3 motorsports says it'll fit the fd fine =/.... AHHHHH

[FDBenni]

wouldn't +48 be further in than stock?

[vlixcool]

Well at the moment im using honda accord euro luxury wheel on fd1... not sure about the width, but the offset somewhere around +48 and its really close to damper and the clearance from damper to wheel about 1cm.

So if accord euro luxury wheel width around 7-7.5 and its 17" and if you are going to put 18"x8 +48 i think its gonna be thight fit....

[Stig]

18x8+38 or any offset lower is my recommendation

[FallenAngel]

rolled guards is also something to think about... if you go stig's offset LOL

[aero]

hmm.. so u wouldnt recommend me going 18x8 +48? the guy from h3 motorsports says it'll fit the fd fine =/.... AHHHHH

18x8 +48 is fine without rubbing man. unless u have extra money to fork out to try and make +35 - +40 offsets fit, then u'll be in for some headaches.

guard work, stiff suspension and stretched tyres would be just the begining if ur looking for flush fitment

[ekdez]

18x8 +(38~42) with 225/40r18 or a 215/40r18 is my recommendation for a bolt on fit, pretty much the same recommendation as stigs.
these dimensions will allow you to fit a wheel and tire without any hassles.
you wont need to worry about the inner hitting, or the outter scrubbing.

i dunno who your going to listen to.. really dont mind either.. but im certain your going to have problems with 18x8 +48, when you decide to lower it later on.

that is all im gonna say.

[black8thgen]

damnitt.. should probably be safe and go for 18x7.5 +45 then?

[Stig]

18x7.5+42

[ekdez]

ill put it into perspective for you.
forget about the tires. those are another matter you can always stretch etc.. but in your case you dont need to worry about it because the specs you are looking at arent hectic.

yours and my stock wheels are
17x7 +45

compared to 18x7.5 +45 (your idea of a safer option.)
Inner Clearance:6mm LESS
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 6mm

compared to 18x8 +48 (the one im not recommending you go)
Inner Clearance:16mm LESS
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 10mm


compared to my front wheel 18x8 +35
Inner Clearance:3mm LESS
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 23mm (get out a ruler and look.. there is plenty of room.)

my rear wheel, 18x9 +35 (if i can do this, why cant you fit a 18x8 all round?)
Inner Clearance:15mm LESS (only reason this number looks similar to the one above is because this is a 9" rim)
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 35mm


if you wanna play around with the numbers... if you keep the width the same and play with the offset number.. if you go a higher offset.. so if you +1 to offset you +1 to inner clearance and -1 from outter clearance. etc.. etc.. and vice versa.

[black8thgen]

but the rims only come in 18x7.5 +45 and 18x8 +48 =[...... i may go trial fit them.. but im still on stock sussy atm.. how will it be different when i put coils on? will i have more room for inner clearance with coils?

[ekdez]

depends on how low you go. and how high you set the damper.

but yes.. if you swap to coils and leave at stock height then you will have more room.

[black8thgen]

im only planning to drop 5cm at most, damn these stupid rims =[ - think im just gnona have to go trial fit them, soo i shud prob get coils first ey?

btw thanks a lot dez and stig =].

[Stig]

your 18x8+48 rim will not clear the coil if you decide to get coils

[ekdez]

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/IMG_0397.jpg

my car on 19x8 +45 when i first got it. it scrubbed at that height.. enuf said?

[vlixcool]

wow scrubed at that height? i guess because the width?

[black8thgen]

damn... okay there goes that plan.. so 18x8 +35 or 18x7.5 +45, will the second fitment still clear my coils? im not that fond of having to wait 3 months to order in the +35 fitment =[

[Stig]

if i was you i would go the 18x8+35 fitment

i had 18x7.5+42 with 225/40/18 and it just cleared my coils... too close for my liking

[black8thgen]

ah really... damnn, and the +35 wouldnt have any issues with outer clearance hey? for both front and rear, but damnitt may have to order it in =[

[aero]

markcivicvti has got some rays 18x7.5 +35 and is sitting on stock height. its fine for carrying 2 people in the front, but once u start getting an adult in the back it starts to scrub. add another person in the back and ever crest, dip and corner becomes a scrubfest.

[ekdez]

he must have the wrong tires.

a 18x8 +(35~40) is probably the safest fit running a 215/40 r18.

and if you are realy having that much problems with the rear outter clearance get them rolled.. its like $50 to get the liped.

[black8thgen]

if ur on coils it could be stiffer than stock sussy anyway right? so having more weight in the back wouldnt be as big a problem?

i think im gonna get coils first and stay on my fd2 rims.. then keep looking round for rimsss lol

[threesix]

listen to ekdez.

thats all i have to say..

[ekdez]

if ur on coils it could be stiffer than stock sussy anyway right? so having more weight in the back wouldnt be as big a problem?

i think im gonna get coils first and stay on my fd2 rims.. then keep looking round for rimsss lol

im gonna get tires today or tommorrow, for my new rims.

ill put my two front wheels (18x8 +35) on one side of my car and show you how they fit.

but yes... you will be more happy with coils first then to boat around on rims. a slammed fd2 on stockies is hot.

p.s. i might be selling my n+ soon ;)

[threesix]

how much?????????????????????????????????????????????? ??

[black8thgen]

im gonna get tires today or tommorrow, for my new rims.

ill put my two front wheels (18x8 +35) on one side of my car and show you how they fit.

but yes... you will be more happy with coils first then to boat around on rims. a slammed fd2 on stockies is hot.

p.s. i might be selling my n+ soon ;)
ah cool, that would be great to see how they fit up =]. thanks a lot dez!

ohh, how soon =O. and ud recommend n+ over tanabes for sure hey? hmm, some more thinking to do hahah

[ekdez]

im not gonna bother recommending to you whats good and whats not for coilovers.. heh
each to their own i suppose, but you know my view lol. you have been around long enuf to have seen the posts and others posts... ;)

and Al, i dunno how much yet. prob not even half of what i paid for it. ill let you know tho.

[JOhnnyFD]

depends on what you want from ur coilovers and that it suits ur style of driving (agressive or comfort) and the road environment conditions (smooth clean road surface to potholed cracked roads).

IMO get N+ if your going track, Cusco for track and street performance, Tanabe for purely street performance (can ocassionally track)... T1R may be similar to N+ but i aint too sure about that

ekdez luvs da buddyclubs (they are a good reputable brand no doubt) and me and ej20i have on the tanabes and we both luv it

i do recommend ppl in getting Cusco GT if they want alittle bit of both track and street from research and reviews but havent personal heard feedbacks about it on anyone whos tried it here.

sorry going off topic here.. back to wheels :p

[fitme]

what is the widest 17" rims that i could fit without rubbing and on stock springs?

is there any 17x8?

[threesix]

^^ is that a trick question??

[aero]

what is the widest 17" rims that i could fit without rubbing and on stock springs?

is there any 17x8?

will depend on offset and tyres..



btw, is it legal to run stretch tyres if the load rating is at the required level or above? is it possible to get a defect from them as they can be deemed less safe?

[fitme]

will depend on offset and tyres..as long as it wont scrub the inner front fender or the rear fender..
how about 245/40/17 tires?

[Stig]

what is the widest 17" rims that i could fit without rubbing and on stock springs?

is there any 17x8?

17x9.5

[threesix]

im not gonna bother recommending to you whats good and whats not for coilovers.. heh
each to their own i suppose, but you know my view lol. you have been around long enuf to have seen the posts and others posts... ;)

and Al, i dunno how much yet. prob not even half of what i paid for it. ill let you know tho.

cause your settings would be perfect seeings as i have your old rims no?

[Stig]

i think you should get some tein ss :)

[threesix]

which is better for just street? no track.

[Stig]

tein ss are more suited to street
n+ are more suited to street with the occasional track days hence they are stiffer

thats all i know, i havent compared it to anything else

[black8thgen]

hmm, i am now tossing between tein SS and tanabes lol, but late jan is a bit of a wait HMM - ur getting air sussy right stig?

[Stig]

yeah, ordered it just then, it really depends on when it arrives and when i install it, might even mid early jan for all i know lol

if you are really keen to get it i suppose i can put my stock suspension back in

[ekdez]

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/IMG_3009.jpg

sooo... i missed the old set n bought some new ones =]

[black8thgen]

sexyyy... what are the wheel specs =P and tyres too!

[Bennoo]

Had to post these.. got them last week, went from 15's to 19's
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7658/civic19.jpg

[dny]

they look huge! nice work

[black8thgen]

19x8 +38 anyone recommend this?

[aero]

i had 19x8.5 +38 as my old set up. scrubbed a little especially when lowered.. but i was on 235 wide tyres... if i had gotten some 215s or sumthin, then perhaps it would have helped the issue. but i didnt wanna spend any more money.

[threesix]

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/puff_doggy/IMG_3009.jpg

sooo... i missed the old set n bought some new ones =]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :cool:

[black8thgen]

dez what are ur rim and tyre specs??

[JOhnnyFD]

black8th.. clear ur PM
>>
my current setup's good with the tanabes and even before with stock suspension

the reason why i went with the 18" setup was coz it matched the OEM setup on the 15" rims and tyres.. the only thing i had to research up on was the offset and 42+ is reasonable

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

and be aware that different setups to OEM can affect ur speedometer and the amount of km's stacked up on the car as it would read differently

the setup ive got on is the closest to stock speedometer readings

with the setup ur going for, you may be able to fit on 225/40 tyres however 45+ is pushing it close to the brakes and suspension, better yet to ask tyre fitting dealers

[threesix]

Ok.

I bought my 06 civic an a little while ago and lowered it and slapped some rims on in the first few days….

Ive been too busy/hung over/lazy to get a wheel alignment. The tyres had only done 200k and had been balanced (right dez?)

So, today I thought its time to get one done hence the new wheels/lowered springs/whatever.

Take it to a place near my work (not Jax. **** jax.) and they said my car is to low to get up on the ramps!?!?!?!?!?!

I have 18’s with a little tuck but its definitely not super dumped…

WTF!?!?!

[Stig]

lmfao, ive been through 11 sets of rims so far and i havent got a wheel alignment yet, keep putting it off

[threesix]

ahahah! really!?!? why?

[Stig]

kept on changing rims, kept on adjusting my suspension, felt like a waste of money if i got it realigned everytime (also the car is still going straight so its okay)

ill defiantly get it done when my new suspension goes in

[threesix]

yeah mines going straight but i just wanted to get it done. only $50 so.

gonna take it somewhere else...

im defiantly gonna get it alingned when i get your Teins. :)

[Stig]

better put a deposit on it yo :p

[ekdez]

lol stig.

al, go to capital steering and suspension, in fyshwick. very good service and stuff.
they have in-ground jacks.. so you can be 1 mm off the ground and make it onto the ramps.

all the lowered cars go there.

[ekdez]

19x8 +38 anyone recommend this?

should be a perfect fit with minimal body work. =]
those are very similar specs to what stig is running atm, but 1mm less. and his got a 9" at the rear.

don't be too alarmed when i say this because its reallly nothing.

1. you might need to get your rear arches lipped. honda liped them already but did a sh!!t job of it, but just get them flattened out.. if you get a reputable person to lip your rears, they wont crack the paint.. the reason your paint cracks is because the paint or metal which is being stretched is not heated up enough, or they did too much to soon, and the paint which is on the metal is therefore trying to expand with the metal being stretched.. so heating the metal before stretching is required... its like when paint drys on your skin and you dont heat it before you stretch your skin.. but also if they over heat the metal/paint it can bubble.. but the person lipping your arches shoul know when to stop PROVIDED HE IS GOOD AT IT... make sense?

2. run a 215/35r19 just to be on the safe side. you can run a 225/35r18 if you wanted.. but you run the risk of scrubbing the tire on the outside of the front and possibly the inside on the rear.

but i really dont know first hand, although, im just taking a pretty decent educated guess because my 18"s were doing that. on the 225/40r18.

the shape of the tire also comes into play, depends if it has a strong side wall and also if the tire is shaped with sharper edges or curved edges, where it changes from the sidewall to the tread.

3. you will most likely get scrubbing on the front guards if you dont rip them out.. which you shouldnt do anyhow.

during the course of your first few weeks driving on these new rims provided you get the 19x8 +38, you will wear/scrub away the area needed to be worn away on the plastic guard, so they will wear themselves a gap to move if you get what i mean..

if you hear different noises to the plastic guards wearing away you will need to attend to it yourself.. not sure what that problem will be tho.


i had 19x8.5 +38 as my old set up. scrubbed a little especially when lowered.. but i was on 235 wide tyres... if i had gotten some 215s or sumthin, then perhaps it would have helped the issue. but i didnt wanna spend any more money.

your rims were .5" of a inch wider then the rims he is getting.

therefore they will have been 6mm wider on either side on an 8" rim which is a big difference.

and the fact that you ran a 235 tire is pretty pointless, as a 225 is made for a 8" rim but a 205 or 215 can also fit perfectly over the 8.5" rim.. therefore you had too much surface area for tread hence why you had a shit time with those rims.

but im sure you will already know this.




anyhow hope this helps.

[black8thgen]

cheeers mate. lots of info =D. much love ;)

[ekdez]

i didnt realize how much i wrote then LOl

p.s. if you's hold a meet in syd soon or early next year.. ill be for it.
i raised my car so its only sitting above the tires now.. sits nice tho.

cbf for lowness, until i get airforce =]

edit: p.s. you should +1 that shit! LOL

[louis333]

just brought my civic and had the wheels changed straight away. theyre just 18x8 on 225/40 and very happy with the results!

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/louis333/18%20rims%20on%20Civic/DSC_4262.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/louis333/18%20rims%20on%20Civic/DSC_4223.jpg

I traded down from the euro to save on money.. so now I'm realising what a struggle its become not being tempted to spend more.. :(

[JOhnnyFD]

looks clean louis

ye, my first major mods was the rims and tyres.. ever since then, i cant stop

[aero]

nice pics. nice car :thumbsup:

[threesix]

lol stig.

al, go to capital steering and suspension, in fyshwick. very good service and stuff.
they have in-ground jacks.. so you can be 1 mm off the ground and make it onto the ramps.

all the lowered cars go there.

cheers dez.... off to the wick i go then.

lets hook up so i can see your whip and you can take some flicks of mine so i can post it on here. lol :p

[ekdez]

yeah its on wolllongong st somewhere.. near hello sexy. Lol

And yes those wheels were fitted and balanced.

[threesix]

cheers

[evil_1998]

quick question guys? for aftermarket nuts, wt size threads do our FD Civic use?

[aero]

^^ m12x1.5

[evil_1998]

^^ thx man

[black8thgen]

18x7.5 +42 with 225 tyres seem safe enough to run with NO issues at allll?

[aero]

215 tyres would suit better, but 225s are fine on that offset. ive got them on my 7.5" wide wheels.

[black8thgen]

ohh alrite, ugot cr kais as well yer? 18x7.5 +42 offset? how much have u lowered btw

[aero]

yeah, ive got the same specs on my wheels and car is lowered about 2".

ive got 225/40/18s on a pair and 235/40/18s on other 2.. i know 235s on a 7.5 wheel is a bit much, but they're the tyres i got when i purchased my wheels 2nd hand.
will be swapping them to 215s in the new year when they run out of tread and i get some money to do so

[black8thgen]

ahh i see. fair enuogh. cheers for help =]

[sapook]

think any of these would look good on a fd?

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116089

[ganj3]

I reckon they're both too small. Go for something bigger

[curtis265]

Size of ur rims indicates the size of ur penis. Bigger the better :)

and yes, i agree with Justin - they'll look awkwardly small. Thnik of VTi-L

Here's 16's on a FD.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/roflcurtis/20112008240.jpg

[dny]

dunno if this has been answered yet, but will 17x9s with 47 offset and a 2" drop fit without problem? or will rolling the guards be needed? cause 9" wide would looook hooooooooooooT

cause im lookn at these p1 racing wheels! (the old school ones)

[threesix]

if you wanna drive with other people in the car then yes i recon you better get your guards rolled.

[ekdez]

+47 is a bit high.

[sapook]

whatcha think?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4264058887_39e1b4eb39_o.jpg

[FallenAngel]

dunno if this has been answered yet, but will 17x9s with 47 offset and a 2" drop fit without problem? or will rolling the guards be needed? cause 9" wide would looook hooooooooooooT

cause im lookn at these p1 racing wheels! (the old school ones)

as ekdez said, +47 is way too far in, and with a 9" wide profile you will definately hit the sussy and more than likely wont be able to get the wheel on the studs....

I think the specs you'd need would be around +38 with rolled guards and that may still not be enough...

[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??

[aero]

wow this is an old thread. a classic one though.. lots of old pics.

@sintoni, look at the other wheel thread as i have answered this for u. ur tyre choice is much too wide and 18x9.5 +40 probably wont have much (if any) inner clearance.

[ynot2o99]

planning to get xd9's,
18x8.0 +45 or +35
or
17 X 8.5 +42 or +32

which would fit my stock fd2 untill/if i upgrade suspension?

[black8thgen]

go 18x8 +35 at least - should be fine on both stock and aftermarket sussy

[ynot2o99]

tiens or tanabe? for suspension and where is the best place to buy? im looking at jdmconcept atm.

any cheaper place? US?