Wheels enquiry

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05-06-2011, 04:08 PM
peterdep

Wheels enquiry

hey guys,
will
-16 inch 5x114.3 Genuine BBS Forged alloy rims,
-Size: 16x7JJ +40 OFFSET

fit my 2004 honda accord euro?
05-06-2011, 04:14 PM
white_ep3_civic

Yes they will. The offset might be a bit high though?
05-06-2011, 05:11 PM
Fredoops

16 inch? really? it'll look small on a civic, on a euro it'll look tiny like the stock rims
05-06-2011, 05:15 PM
THEEYA

Yeah thats how I feel aswell, I would say to get 17 minimum
06-06-2011, 12:55 AM
white_ep3_civic

even 17 will look small. They come from factory with 17's on the lux models
06-06-2011, 02:20 PM
HunterZero

Hey I like the 17" wheels that came with the CL9 Euro Lux, they look great. 16" is too small though.

The problem is that the larger you go on the rims, the tires get ridiculously expensive. You're looking at $250 a corner on 17", and $450 a corner on 18". And once you go over 18" you have to lower the car, or the car will look strange.

A friend of mine has Continental Sport Contact 18" on his Mondeo XR5, and he's already had three fronts damaged by road debris. Literally, they are around $450 a 'pop'.

I personally don't like the look of huge 20" chrome wagon wheels with rubber band tires (and large rims look especially silly if it hasn't been lowered), and think the car looks 'right' with 17" to 18" on stock height, but it's personal preference, YMMV.

- HZ
06-06-2011, 03:08 PM
Fredoops

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterZero

Hey I like the 17" wheels that came with the CL9 Euro Lux, they look great. 16" is too small though.

The problem is that the larger you go on the rims, the tires get ridiculously expensive. You're looking at $250 a corner on 17", and $450 a corner on 18". And once you go over 18" you have to lower the car, or the car will look strange.

A friend of mine has Continental Sport Contact 18" on his Mondeo XR5, and he's already had three fronts damaged by road debris. Literally, they are around $450 a 'pop'.

I personally don't like the look of huge 20" chrome wagon wheels with rubber band tires (and large rims look especially silly if it hasn't been lowered), and think the car looks 'right' with 17" to 18" on stock height, but it's personal preference, YMMV.

- HZ

www.tirerack.com

even with shipping it's cheaper.. LOL!
06-06-2011, 10:17 PM
white_ep3_civic

There a place on woodville rd that sells 18" tyres for around $150 each. That's where I go. They are good brand names too. Like falken and michelin.
06-06-2011, 10:27 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

There a place on woodville rd that sells 18" tyres for around $150 each. That's where I go. They are good brand names too. Like falken and michelin.

which 18" michelin for $150?? i know falken fk452 is around $180 for 225 40 18, but michelin?

this morning i received a delivery of a set of michelin pilot sport 2 in 225 40 18 from tirerack, landed for US$1005. paid on 27th may, monday 30th may was public holiday in usa.
06-06-2011, 10:30 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterZero

Hey I like the 17" wheels that came with the CL9 Euro Lux, they look great. 16" is too small though.

The problem is that the larger you go on the rims, the tires get ridiculously expensive. You're looking at $250 a corner on 17", and $450 a corner on 18". And once you go over 18" you have to lower the car, or the car will look strange.

A friend of mine has Continental Sport Contact 18" on his Mondeo XR5, and he's already had three fronts damaged by road debris. Literally, they are around $450 a 'pop'.

I personally don't like the look of huge 20" chrome wagon wheels with rubber band tires (and large rims look especially silly if it hasn't been lowered), and think the car looks 'right' with 17" to 18" on stock height, but it's personal preference, YMMV.

- HZ

+1

but each to their own. 20" would be all show no go on the Euro.
06-06-2011, 11:50 PM
I CU2

How much is shipping from tiretrack?
07-06-2011, 12:19 AM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by i cu2

how much is shipping from tiretrack?

fed express 1-3 days @ $646.84
fed economy 3-5 days @ $245.39

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=18&x=74&y=12
07-06-2011, 03:26 AM
SPQR

There is nothing wrong with 16inch wheels. And 7inch wide rims means that peterdep could fit wider 225/50R16 tyres. The advantage is a better ride and less tendency to be knocked off-line by mid-corner bumps.

The issue is the offset: At 40mm it isn't enough as stock is 55mm. peterdep might get tramlining problems and the tyres might poke out beyond the mudguards. The other thing to check is if the brake calipers will fit inside the rim.

Also, I don't think that Tirerack freights to OZ anymore.
07-06-2011, 06:48 PM
liberty68

Guys

Installing Eibach Pro kit will these be ok on my CL9 Euro

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....T#ht_918wt_913

Thanks
08-06-2011, 12:08 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by natnat

which 18" michelin for $150?? i know falken fk452 is around $180 for 225 40 18, but michelin?

this morning i received a delivery of a set of michelin pilot sport 2 in 225 40 18 from tirerack, landed for US$1005. paid on 27th may, monday 30th may was public holiday in usa.

Hmm maybe not michelin then. It was a brand that started with M, it's been a while since i've bought tyres. But definitely falken.
08-06-2011, 12:11 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by liberty68

Guys

Installing Eibach Pro kit will these be ok on my CL9 Euro

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....T#ht_918wt_913

Thanks

They should sit ok, might need 5-10mm spacers if you want them to look tough.
09-06-2011, 01:05 AM
I CU2

Quote:

Originally Posted by natnat

fed express 1-3 days @ $646.84
fed economy 3-5 days @ $245.39

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=18&x=74&y=12

Oh that's quite cheap, who did you email to get a quote/order? I searched it but there are alot of distributors in different states.

What are the payment options? It says preffered wire transfer but are there any others?