Your Mods To 2006-2011 FD Civics

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21-03-2010, 01:53 PM
evolution

I just pulled my fronts off - 17x7.5+30.

Thanks for the input guys.. Is there a reason why a Civic would need staggered rims rather than 4 rims that are the same specs? Is it because the rear of the car is wider?

If I'm getting new rims, I would prefer to get 4 of the same so that I can rotate them around.
21-03-2010, 02:22 PM
aero

there's no need for staggered wheels on the fd. its a honda and fwd, so.. getting wider wheels on the rear doesnt improve much. just for looks

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Originally Posted by evolution

Haven't taken any photos of the car, so I'll re-use what he posted. I believe you guys would have seen this FD before, I did read about the scrubbing issue he was having somewhere, but had no idea it would still scrub after rolling guards.

This is current - The rims have been re-sprayed.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...c/IMG_2319.jpg

@ Stig - Actually still scrubbing on the rear bar and the guard. Ride height would be maintained at the current height if changing to coils cos I've got to cross a freaking huge hump everyday and don't want to lower anymore than it already is.

get some thinner tyres and streeeetch them out more :D
21-03-2010, 09:55 PM
Atjo

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Originally Posted by evolution

I just pulled my fronts off - 17x7.5+30.

Thanks for the input guys.. Is there a reason why a Civic would need staggered rims rather than 4 rims that are the same specs? Is it because the rear of the car is wider?

If I'm getting new rims, I would prefer to get 4 of the same so that I can rotate them around.

Just move the bolt on the rear bar that still scrubbing. I normally flip the tyres inside out for staggered rims like mine.
21-03-2010, 11:47 PM
evolution

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Originally Posted by Atjo

Just move the bolt on the rear bar that still scrubbing. I normally flip the tyres inside out for staggered rims like mine.

Don't dare to remove the bolt...., but your method of swaping the tires around is a great idea Dan!
22-03-2010, 02:34 PM
kawai

hi, just another noob question :D what spec should i look for for hassle free rims, (please dont answer stock rims :D i already know that will fit). Mostly concerned about the offset atm cus looking at you guys getting all this issues. want something 17" or 18" but need to know what offset and 17or18/?? +?? value for both front and back. thx
22-03-2010, 02:48 PM
aero

Something like 18x8 +45 or 18x7.5 +42 is fine without hassles. Safe specs
22-03-2010, 02:49 PM
Atjo

All the issues can be fix. It's just the matter on how far you're willing to fix it.
22-03-2010, 02:58 PM
kawai

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Originally Posted by Atjo

All the issues can be fix. It's just the matter on how far you're willing to fix it.

im too tightass to fix it. just a sunday ricer :D all looks no go for me :D / no extra work will be good

thx for reply aero +1 rep :D
22-03-2010, 03:12 PM
jjeetthh

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Originally Posted by aero

Something like 18x8 +45 or 18x7.5 +42 is fine without hassles. Safe specs

how about for 17"? thanks..
22-03-2010, 03:25 PM
aero

^^ same goes with 17s.
safe offset is around the +40s, provided that u dont go wider than 8" on the rim.
u can fit lower offset and wider rims on the car, but it will just cost u more money to run them with minimal scrubbing. low offset and stretched tyres looks tough tho :p
22-03-2010, 05:18 PM
dny

i've got 18x8 +40 with 225/40 tyres and get minimal scrubbing only on the left side... it annoys the shits through me but thats only if you corner hard/tight bends

so just drive safe ;)
22-03-2010, 09:07 PM
ekdez

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Originally Posted by aero

Something like 18x8 +45 or 18x7.5 +42 is fine without hassles. Safe specs

sorry to say but,

18x8 +45 is going to be worse off then 18x7.5 +42.

Also running a 18x8 +45 your going to run into problems if your not at stock ride height. i know for a fact the stock perches on a fd will hit the tire if its not thin enough. yes i know half of us run coils but the people running the spring option which is lower then 1" will find it scrubs on the front.

The difference may seem small between those two specs given, 9mm inner clearance and 3 mm outer but 1 cm inner clearance might be easier to fix, but when you run spacers to fix that problem your going to run into other problems.

Most of people looking for the ideal fit arent going to run silly tire specs so and choose to have the standard fitment.. so

my suggestion is to run 17 or 18x7.5 or 8 +35~40 if u can find it. with a 215/40 profile. im sure others will back me up on this.

p.s. please don't take offense to this.. its just my opinion.