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Originally Posted by doosra
Smallest set of tyres that can fit 17x8 + 40?
ive seen 205/40 on 17x8Quote:
Originally Posted by hiepness
http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/8_1...ng_NS2_595.jpg???
:p
Not recommending you use them though.
very distressing problem plagueing me.
currently my left front wheel is not the same alignment as my right. im nto sure if its camber, toe or castor but when you look carefully you can tell the difference. right wheel tucks a bit while the left shows some slight positive camber
looking at the strut hats in the engine bay, both wheels have the same camber (maxed out). yet they dont look the same. or maybe its the toe/castor thats causing the appearance of positive camber on the left.
both times ive attempted to do an alignment at 2 different places i was told 2 different things. bob jane said i had bent LCA or bent strut or shot camber bolts, wasnt sure lol.
Top Secret imports said there was no problem but theyll hold off doing the alignment till i get a new wheel bearing.
currently running 18x7.5+48
tonight i will be spending an entire 2 weeks pay on 17x9+38. so no money for any unaccounted for expenses ( new LCA, camber bolts, wheels bearings or struts)
i NEED the wheels on ASAP (emphasis on need, it might be a weekend car but i cannot and will not have a lemon sitting in the garage for any period of time), and assuming the worst (that Bob jane is correct) that means i either cant fit them on/have to raise the car to fit them on, or ill have the left side poking and scrubbing and the right side fine. NONE of these is a valid option for me.
As i said i cant afford to wait and i need the new wheels on by friday. no time to save up for new LCA and shit like that and i already have someone comng to inspect my current ones, possibly buying them on the spot.
does anyone have any info that may or may not relieve my worries
Get some lower strut camber bolts if you don't have them already. They should give 1-1.5 degrees adjustment either way.
Save up and buy items 6 and 7 in here :thumbsup:: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...asport...more!
I'm very tempted to buy the LCA and sell off my ones with Energy Suspension bushes in them.
you always come up with very informative answers rps.13
are dc5r knuckes and LCA direct fit for ep3?
thanks... any recommendations for tyres? wanting a comfy/quiet drive...
I'd assume they do:
Front Knuckles:
B1. 02-04 DC5 base and Type-S, all years and models EP3, all years EM2/ES2/1 use the same axle splines and therefore are cross compatible with little or no modification. The knuckles in 01-02 EM2/ES2/1 feature two 14mm holes for the crash bolts, all other years and models in B1 feature two 16mm holes for the crash bolts. All years DC5 base and 04-05 years EP3 use a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 02-03 EP3 and all years EM2/ES2/1 are 4x100 bolt pattern.
B2. 02-04 DC5 Type-S knuckles are cross compatible, they can also be used with EP3s or k-swapped EM2/ES2/1 using DC5 Type-S or DC5 Type-R axles. They use a 5x114.3 bolt pattern.
B3. 05-06 DC5 Type-S are cross compatible, they could be used on the cars listed in B2 with additional parts (see A2), they could also be used on the cars listed in B1 with correct axles and additional parts (See B2 and A2). They use a 5x114.3 bolt pattern.
B4. All years DC5 Type-R are cross compatible, they feature 15mm longer hubs to accommodate larger brembo brakes and wider lower control arms, as well as a different design of hole for ITR ball joints, they use a 5x114.3 bolt pattern.
Extract from: http://www.civicforums.com/forums/44...atibility.html
I'd assume our AUDM dc5r is the same as the dc5s models mentioned above. The dc5r model, they are referring to is the JDM dc5r.
if theyre 15 mm longer wouldnt that affect offset somewhat? kind of like putting spacers on lol
True, but that's only if you buy the JDM dc5r hubs. Which i'm pretty sure the ones in that for sale link are not. You could always ask the seller see which ones they are and see if he knows if they're compatible?Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
Or if anyone can confirm if they're interchangable???
i just googled a few agressive set ups for ep3 all fitting 9+ inch wide wheels and fattish tires upfront and minimal to no camber. lowered.
none of them showed much poke, look relatively flush. im relieved.
examples? =D
http://www.gripshiftslide.com/photos...onda_civic.jpg
symphorced's setup for example
you can tell the fronts arent running wild camber, and even with my front knuckle slight positive camber issue, i could fit mine 17x9 +38. may scrub on the guards a bit but at least ill have wheels on the car.
Need some help as I'm wheel noob. For ep3 should i get staggered 17 x 7 fronts and 17 x 8 rears?
no go wider in front since its FWD.
So 17 x 8 all round?Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
yes. or you could even go 17x9 up front.Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
Would 225/45/17 tyres fit with 17 x 8 +30 offset on ep3?
Easily mate
Man I can't make up my mind but I think I'm pretty firm on this. I'm gonna go 16's and get the xxr002. If I ran a +20 offset, what do you think?
I don't have experience running 16sQuote:
Originally Posted by doosra
Rps13 is the man to talk to.
I'm assuming you're looking into getting the 16 x8?Quote:
Originally Posted by doosra
Depending on how low you go and what size tyre you plan on running will determine how much work is needed. Definitely a roll all round and rear camber arms are needed. Fronts would benefit from camber tops or camber bolts. I prefer to run 50 profile tyres as opposed to 45`s i fine 45 profile tyres are too small and make the tyre to guard gap larger. They only really look good if you're stupidly low.
Read through this thread: http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...619#post977619 if you haven't already, a few ppl in there are running similar wheels from memory. There currently is someone asking about the same setup as you.
Hey rps, I've got my eyes on a set of wheels and they are 17 x 8, +30 offset with 225/45/17. I've just lowered my car on coils and want a pretty flush look
My rear guards are rolled already. Below is a pic of how the car sits. Will I have any issues? Will I have to raise the car?
I also have a set of 205/45/17 I could put on the wheels if needed.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8...0811154656.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/413...0811154251.jpg
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/342...0811154221.jpg
17x8 +30 will sit flush to slight poke, depending on your final height and camber. You should be fine running the 225`s. I'd look into getting rear camber arms to correct your negative camber. Fronts you most likely will need a roll, and maybe trim the splash guards.
Only pics i have for reference:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1319712382
17x8.5 +31, unsure of tyre size and camber. Your potential set up will sit in/retract 5mm compared to above.
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...IMG_7706-1.jpg
17x8 +38, 245/40, i was at approximately -1.0 camber. Your set up will sit out a further 8mm compared to the enkei`s.
Rears i don't have any good pics at similar height, for reference.
Here's a pic from ephatch.com
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k8...3/HX0Q0495.jpg
17x8 +38 with 235/45/17. Mild drop with ~1.1 degree camber. Your set up will sit out a further 8mm, running the 225`s you may need to dial in -1.5 maybe more to tuck the tyre in.
17x9 +38 also sits very flush, with -2 camber. scrubs a bit however
Thanks guys!
EP3 on 17x8 +35 w/ 215/45/17 running stock suspension, yes or no?
car: FD1 civic
wheels:work vs-xx 17x7 +35
what tyres should i run guys? front/rear? on stock height
215/45 will look better imo
yea, i thought so to, cant seem to find people selling a pair in 215,45s some guy offered 215/40 for 120 for the pair. he also has 225s for sale for 200
Go to a tyre shop, they will have 215/45 for sure.
ill sell youa pair of my bald 215/45s once i have my new 215/45s put on johnny
WTH?! how bold? they decent tread? atleast to drive around you know XD
they got bad camber wear. its bald on inside, fine on the outside lol.
I have 205/45/17 if you're interested. About 90% tread but shit Chinese brand yellow sea tyres.
its ok guys. so you think i shouldnt run 225s at rear?
Hello guys, new to this forum here. I've just placed a downpayment on a 09 Civic ! Looking to get some new wheels, but even after going through this several times, I still can't decide. I'm looking at the Advanti 15th anniversary rims, 17x7.5 +35 offset, with 215/45. If what I read is right, it should fit on a stock 09 without any problems yeah? All I'm worried about is the offset as I still don't quite get it. Thanks
it will fit fine
thanks for the reply ! no more questions for now
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Originally Posted by butterfingers
What setup is Tim running, I've spoken to him before but I can't remember this is the kind of setup i want to run
i remember him mentioning they were 17x9 +22Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGTYM
not sure about rears
Hey guys sorry if this has been covered. Just can't seem to find the offset specs of the stock FD 15 inch and 16 inch. Can anyone shed some light?
FD 15 inch = 195/65/15 15x6.0
FD 16 inch = 205/55/16 16x6.5
Running 17x9 +20 with 215/45/17 all round.Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
Got a new set of wheels/tyres coming in for track setup the next few weeks:
17x9 +35 245/40/17
17x8.5 +30 225/45/17
Will be interesting to see what I need to run them. Panel beater said he can space my guards for me if I need more clearance. Hoping to run no more than -2.5 degree camber at the fronts but should have enough adjustability to go to -3.5 if I need to. Not sure how well that will go for handling though. Time will tell!
Thanks heaps man! Legend!Quote:
Originally Posted by HmGLuCaS
damn off by one digit, knew it was 17x9 +20something lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
hey guys,
- Fronts are 18x8 +35 offset with 235/40/18 Kumho KU31
- Rears are 18x9 +30 offset with 245/40/18 Kumho KU31
would this setup fit a FD1 civic?
Put the 9" at the front and the 8" at the back as having a wider wheel at the back is creating resistance.
Besides that, offsets seem fine, might just need to roll fenders etc. Not sure about the tyre size though.
Similar set-ups, also give reputation to users quoted as thanks to them we have this information available. (even though they may be 19" doesn't matter)
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Originally Posted by Stig
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Originally Posted by ekdez
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Originally Posted by aero
I Think you will have a lot of problems on the rear :p
What Is it with people and putting wider at rear? Since when did the FD become the new nsx?
Incorrect stagger ftw.
Because the Civic R18 is the new RWD racecar yo! JDM TYYYYTTTEEEEQuote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
On topic: Also to get the wheels looking "flush" wouldn't you have to do at +5 at the front? Can't remember where I saw this but somewhere someone said that the front is a little more sunk for some reason o.0
Because hellaflush.Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
Because hellaflush because r18 because no money for fd2Quote:
Originally Posted by Areis
mine is an fd2.....Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
wasnt talking about your one areisQuote:
Originally Posted by Areis
Hey what do you guys think of these on my white FD civic?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbo...tra/1006038065
is 7" width too thin and puss looking?
And Votec V nippon racing? nothing comes up on google search. can will these break on me? Lol
Somebody photoshop these on a white FD civic for me pls :D
tbh it looks a bit rice.
5 spokes+not enough concave on a FD1=..
convex mean its rice?
seems to price quite ok u reckon?
flat faced 5 spoke wheels on civic. but mate thats just my opinionQuote:
Originally Posted by simonhaha
price is ok
kk, thanks butter fingers, what sort of cars have (suit? or used for drifitng or drag? or...) flat faced rims? ive done a google search, cant find anything thats a hardcore rice burner lol
If anything i dont want to make my civic look like a ricer, trying to lean to a more VIP look, but not trying too hard because it is a civic...
Would these rims tuck well underneath the gaurds if lowered lots since its flat faced? Im hoping it would sit sorta flush when lowered.
thanks :D
never personally liked them at all, but they go best with flat coupe shapes. rx-7 and 8 etc.
7' wide and high offset, probably tucks quite a bit
yeah, it would only sit 3mm out further than stock...would getting some negative camber make it look better? or not get those wheels at all, cause they are sorta just rubbish if i wanna buy them for looks?
neg camber would make it look more sunken up top.
tbh id just get other wheels that look alot nicer.
"PURE JDM! PURE PERFORMANCE !!" ... *closes tab*Quote:
Originally Posted by simonhaha
If you have the money and like those wheels, consider the Enkei RP03.
http://www.enkei.com/images/race-ser...rp03_large.jpg
I'm considering the Enkei PF01 .. 17x7.5 +38, not overboard, not stock.
8 should be minimum width.
I have something new coming :)
looking for something around the 1k - 1.2k mark incl tyres more suggestions?
2nd hand the way to go?
Hi guys,
Just want to ask for your opinion. Is it fine running on 18x8 ET 40 on an EP3? Which tyre size would you recommend? Do i need to lower the car?
EP3R:
17 x 8 +35 on 215/45/17 on stock shocks? Any chance or will I need to get something done?
will be perfectly fine, i was running 17 x 7.5 + 35 on mine with stock coils with out any issues before i went over to the te37Quote:
Originally Posted by davetry
Sweet...work emotion 11R's will be added to the shopping list then
Just hoping someone would help with some brainstorming
I have a set of 225/50/16 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT. My brother bought them and couldn't fit them.
For my ep3, I was wondering if its a good idea to find some 16" rims for it for track use.
How would 16" do for performance and/or looks?
I was thinking of getting some integra type r oem wheels dc2/dc5?
If its a good idea, what width rim and offset would fit no probs with stock ep3 suspension?
Cheers
Whats the most narrow tyre you could stretch nicely onto a 17x9.5? 215/45?
215 40 will go too. just depends on how still the tyre wall is. Some stretch well, some dont.
Was with a mate yeaterday who has 225/45 on a 10 wide, and I was previously running 205/45 on a 9.
fd with 17x9 +28 all round?
got coils, natural camber not enough?
guards rolled, but would prolly need camber bolts for the rears yea?
which ones to get?
No such thing as camber bolts for the rear. You should be able to get away with natural camber. I'm 17x9+22 rear and its pretty much just natural camber, however my rear guards are a bit pumped.Quote:
Originally Posted by itachi-kun
Tyres will determine if your scrub at the front. 225's you should be able to get away with.
hello....
can anyone post some photos to show how 18x8.5 et30 235/40/18 look on FN2 please....
Thanks you
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Originally Posted by xcube
be careful it might rub since being et30
18x8.5jj ETD 38
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/attachm...mg_0659-1-.jpg
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/attachm...mg_0658-1-.jpg
any one know the width and offset for 17" that i would need to get if i run spoon cailpers for ep3 ?