Wheels for my FD

[xenfacta]

Hey all, looking to get one of three sets of wheels for my FD1.. not sure which ones i like better.... what do you guys think?
Tenzo DC6
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/bg_DC6_CHARCOAL_V2.jpg

Tenzo DC5
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/bg_DC5_DARKGREY.jpg

Tenzo GF7
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/bg_GF7_BLACK.jpg

EDIT: forgot to mention that the car is silver moss and im probably getting 17's (the extra rubber makes a difference on shitty sydney roads)

[markCivicVti]

I prefer the Tenzo DC6 :thumbsup:

What colour FD you got? I personally don't like black wheels on a black car... but thats me.

[aaronng]

How much are these? They look good! I'd take the GF7 for the FD. The DC5 looks more suited to a larger car like the Euro.

[dmx]

DC6 = very usual model
DC5 = too many similiar model like this
GF7 = i like this one. new trend (deep dish), chrome/silver lips and flat spoke surface in deep dish (curve spoke in deep dish -> not nice)

[m0nty ITR]

I think black with silver lip has been done a little too much. GF7 is the better of that lot though for an FD.

[xenfacta]

theyre $1200 with tyres from Tempe Tyres (kumhos last time i checked - we've got them on the euro and we're happy with them)

[xenfacta]

my concern about the dished look is that it will make the wheel look smaller. im worried that the 17s will look too small as it is. anyone else got 17s on their FD? do they look undersized?

[dmx]

my concern about the dished look is that it will make the wheel look smaller. im worried that the 17s will look too small as it is. anyone else got 17s on their FD? do they look undersized?
100% right. usually looks 1 inch smaller. if u have 18" looks like 17". and so on.I compare mine with subaru liberty stock rims 18", subaru' looks bigger.
the right size for deep dish is 19" and up, but of course u know the consequences:D

[xenfacta]

i just saw a couple of pics of cars with them on, its not really a dish...more a lip

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/gallery/b_IMG_3780.jpg

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/gallery/b_IMG_3971.jpg

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/gallery/b_IMG_3974.jpg

[IAMVTEC]

17s arent really small for the FD. The Civic Sport has 17s so it will look like that, I think it's just right if you're not trying to draw too much attention. But up to me I'd go 1 size bigger. I have 18s on mine with 225/40 tyres and the ride is acceptable.

Out of those I'd go DC6 but I'm not a fan of black rims. Gunmetal or brushed aluminium instead.

[andyhui01]

I personally like the DC5... I personally had a similar one for my FD (but in Bronze) with 225/45/17... didn't look undersized at all... but I had +38 offset so it stuck right out to the guards which also helped make it look bigger and give it a better stance.

[ryanc]

post some pics andy !!!!

p.s. i would choose the dc5 looks the best to me

[markCivicVti]

Oh yeah, sydney roads are rubbish! But cos I live in brissy I think 18"s will be comfortable enough for me.

I really like the look of those white OEM honda rims with the red 'H' on them. I think they are stock integra (type r?) rims... would love a set for the FD (black). Not cos I want it to look like a freakin type R.. so calm down, I just love the look.

[Jo_e]

DC6!
i wouldnt mind type R rims either. or the sport rims they look so hot...=]

[andyhui01]

post some pics andy !!!!

p.s. i would choose the dc5 looks the best to me

They go right out to my guard so it doesn't look that small... plus I'm on 225/45/17 so the extra width makes the car look nicer from the back.
http://www.phyrefile.com/pic/2007/11/03/03112007065.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2007/11/13/IMG0157_000.JPG

[DropBear]

Sweet rims andy :thumbsup:

Is it just the angle of the photo, or have you got some mini lip-spoiler on the top of your rear windscreen?

[JaCe]

DC6 or GF7. I personally would put DC6 on mine John, but upto you mate. I reckon both would look good on yours.

[andyhui01]

Sweet rims andy :thumbsup:

Is it just the angle of the photo, or have you got some mini lip-spoiler on the top of your rear windscreen?

yup... rear roof spoiler... subtle yet noticeable... i was going to put that instead of a spoiler on the trunk

[AKILYA666]

i myself prefer the dc6. i like the spaced out spokes...

[dmx]

andy..andy..andy...
ur Number plate !!!!! :D:D

[andyhui01]

I personally don't see the point for covering as I haven't done anything illegal, plus they are not even on the civic anymore

[xenfacta]

you havent but someone might want to find your car and steal it or use ur plates...

[dmx]

I personally don't see the point for covering as I haven't done anything illegal, plus they are not even on the civic anymore
don't mind too 988-188 upz.. i mean andy !:D
or should i call, hmm, let me think, 988= forever safely:confused: 188=I'm safe:confused: = "I'm safe/long life forever" :confused::D:D:D

[ryanc]

thx for showing! looks good :D

[xenfacta]

UPDATE!!!!!

I went with the DC6's with 215/45/17 Kumhos (sorry about the crap quality - pics are from my phone). $1,200 from Tempe Tyres.. I highly recommend them, the price is good (bob janes wanted $2k with nangkang tyres - the other tyre option at tempe - for 17's!!). Some people might think theyre too small but i love em

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3337/Image024.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/415/Image023.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4189/Image031.jpg

[markCivicVti]

They look pretty good. Nice choice!

[dmx]

UPDATE!!!!!

I went with the DC6's with 215/45/17 Kumhos (sorry about the crap quality - pics are from my phone). $1,200 from Tempe Tyres.. I highly recommend them, the price is good (bob janes wanted $2k with nangkang tyres - the other tyre option at tempe - for 17's!!). Some people might think theyre too small but i love em


bob jane/argy tyres/bridgestone shops are not recommended for buying wheels. better go to shop which specialized for wheels such as tempe - ozzy - st george - big O

[7th Gen]

looks pretty good
is your car lowered?

[jckidz]

Like your wheels man.. I installed the tenzo GF7 a few months back on my civic.. I'll post it here if I find out how to do it.. lol

[FallenAngel]

Nah i think the height is stock unless my eye's are being fooled...

Mine's lowered 2.5" front and back and u can tell that its lowered..

[jckidz]

My Ride with shadow crome (GUnmetal) Tenso GF7 18"

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/5417/beforesp6.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beforesp6.th.jpg)
Before the rims change


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7020/tensogf7nk1.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tensogf7nk1.th.jpg)
After the rims change


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9816/frontviewwt0.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontviewwt0.jpg)
Front view


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8538/sideviewoy2.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sideviewoy2.jpg)
Side View


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/81/side2vy4.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=side2vy4.jpg)
Side View 2


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6041/backviewyq6.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backviewyq6.jpg)
Back View


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8599/rimsqx5.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rimsqx5.jpg)
The Rims

Sorry for the Blurry Pics.. Hope u guys like it..

[dmx]

My Ride with shadow crome (GUnmetal) Tenso GF7 18"


Sorry for the Blurry Pics.. Hope u guys like it..
not bad ...not bad at all. like the spokes :thumbsup:

[Shimian]

jckidz: pics too small. Looks like hubcaps to me :p

[7th Gen]

jckidz: pics too small. Looks like hubcaps to me :p

agree, if you got bigger pics it would be nice

[jckidz]

Thanks for the comments guys... I'm a noob in posting pics... lol.. The only way to make it bigger is by clicking on the pics now.. will try to edit..

[xenfacta]

looks pretty good
is your car lowered?

nah, stock sussy.. im happy with it tho

jckidz: looking hot! i was going to get the black ones but in 17s they looked too small coz of the lip

[Shimian]

Damn. Wish there was tempe tyres in melb. Looking for a place that sells those rims. They were the ones i was looking at too. Website pic looks hot, want to see in person

[jckidz]

Damn. Wish there was tempe tyres in melb. Looking for a place that sells those rims. They were the ones i was looking at too. Website pic looks hot, want to see in person

I'm from melbourne as well.. I didn't buy from tempe, got it from a local tyreshop for quite a good deal.. I get Hankook ventus with the rims for $1.6k & tempe quoted me $1.5k with really crappy tyres. If I want to go with HAnkook, tempe quoted over $1.8k..

As for my next mod, it will be my ride height.. My car still sits on stock sussy..

[IAMVTEC]

Not too bad at all.

[Shimian]

I'm from melbourne as well.. I didn't buy from tempe, got it from a local tyreshop for quite a good deal.. I get Hankook ventus with the rims for $1.6k & tempe quoted me $1.5k with really crappy tyres. If I want to go with HAnkook, tempe quoted over $1.8k..

As for my next mod, it will be my ride height.. My car still sits on stock sussy..

What rims did you get? Theres no pics showing up on your post

[jckidz]

What rims did you get? Theres no pics showing up on your post

the GF7.. i thought u looked at my pics already.. lol.. its on the 3rd page of this thread.. halfway down..

[Shimian]

the GF7.. i thought u looked at my pics already.. lol.. its on the 3rd page of this thread.. halfway down..

I cant see any pics at the moment. Thought u were gonna fix it up. I saw a pic earlier but it was the size of an ant. Thought they were hub caps :p

[dmx]

I cant see any pics at the moment. Thought u were gonna fix it up. I saw a pic earlier but it was the size of an ant. Thought they were hub caps :p

u hv click the pics to enlarge them.

[darkshines]

currently i have the sparkling grey civic, was wondering what you guys think of gunmetal GF7 on it? maybe 18" would the colour match? etc.