Got my eye on some wheels........will they fit?

[JAP-S2K]

hey guys,

would 7.5" or 8" restrict you from upgrading brakes of any particular brand?
And if 225 stick out for the front, would it be discouraged to get 215front and 255 rear( besides, perhaps looking quite ridiculous)? --noob.

The rim width plays little on brake selection. the offset and diameter play a massive part. However there aren't many options out there, and choosing a brake package will play a massive part on what rims you'll need to run. For example going for 4 piston brembo caliper on the front is going to be difficult to fit under the factory guards as you'll need to run a very agressive offset rim with only a couple a rim chooses. On the other hand if you go for a 4 piston spoon setup you'll be able to choose more rim styles.

Do some homework before buying them though, as it's best to increase rotor size rather than increase caliper size. As increasing caliper size will have little effect over the factory setup.

Can i ask why the plans to do brake upgrade?

Also not a good idea to stagger the tyre widths that much. As this will create understeer. You can never overtyre but you can undertyre a car.

[kevt88]

i was planning (not any time soon) to do wheel upgrade, followed by brake and rotar upgrade from stock. After driving my brothers, it just feels a lot more safe ...

your insight?

[JAP-S2K]

Feels more safe in what way, Maybe just put some good pads and good brake fluid. Multi-piston brake kits feel no different to the factory setup. The factory honda pads are crap and there's a good chance your fluid just needs changing.

If you want to increase your stoping power:

-Purchase some good pads eg, Mugen, Project Mu, Acre, Hawk, EBC, which are rated to 450deg or more. The 450's generally aren't very noisy or dusty. 600-650 expect dust and noise but awesome stopping. Also do front and rear pads, same same.
-Buy 3x Motul RBF 600 brake fluid and flush system, why your there do your clutch system too.
-Buy Cusco brake master cylinder stopper, increases pedal feel, as it soaks up any movement in the fire wall.

Once your've done this, you won't need to waste money on a brake upgrade. Use that money on other mods.

[kevt88]

yeah i was going to do that before my next track day. i'll try the motul brake fluid this weekend.

You track yours i take it? what brand pads are you using? i keep reading varied reviews on the forum... got any cheap places?

[JAP-S2K]

Yeah it was my black ones first track day, but i've done plenty before in my previous s2k and other cars i've owned. I've used Project Mu and Mugen pads previously both were excellent both sets were 650 deg. You won't make them fade at all. Otherwise go here,

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=88412&page=11

Ring the guys at JDM Yard or Mu Secret.

Happy hunting.

[9large]

Also not a good idea to stagger the tyre widths that much. As this will create understeer. You can never overtyre but you can undertyre a car.

You can actually over-tyre a car, JAP-S2K. Generally, a fast car is a well-balanced car, and you - as the driver - need to find the right setup for you and the car on the road or track. When you over-tyre a car, you can actually numb the car's handling and take away its agility, particularly when you don't have much power to play with. So, if you fancy yourself as the next Super GT superstar, take suburban corners at fully sick hectic speeds, or need to brake from 200 to 40 before school zones, non-staggered 265-section tyres are probably for you. Otherwise, if you want to maintain the balance of the S2000, staggered is best.

Excuse the facetiousness

[JAP-S2K]

You can So, if you fancy yourself as the next Super GT superstar, take suburban corners at fully sick hectic speeds, or need to brake from 200 to 40 before school zones, non-staggered 265-section tyres are probably for you. Otherwise, if you want to maintain the balance of the S2000, staggered is best.

Excuse the facetiousness

Quite the comedian. For starters you can't over tyre an s2k with factory guards and my comments were based on someone who's looking into increasing front brakes. My point being that there's no piont running a wider rim and then stretching a tyre that's less than standard width.

[9large]

C'mon JAP-S2K, lighten up a little. Your comment, "You can never overtyre but you can undertyre a car." was a general comment, and not one specifically directed at an S2000 without modifications allowed. Although, using your +45 offset on 9" rims and 255 section tyres, you're still going to have to modify your front fenders, especially if your car's lowered.

[JAP-S2K]

Although, using your +45 offset on 9" rims and 255 section tyres, you're still going to have to modify your front fenders, especially if your car's lowered.

This is true! sorry i thought you were responding to my comments i gave KEV, regarding rim size to fit over brakes.

[jaeyon]

Feels more safe in what way, Maybe just put some good pads and good brake fluid. Multi-piston brake kits feel no different to the factory setup. The factory honda pads are crap and there's a good chance your fluid just needs changing.

If you want to increase your stoping power:

-Purchase some good pads eg, Mugen, Project Mu, Acre, Hawk, EBC, which are rated to 450deg or more. The 450's generally aren't very noisy or dusty. 600-650 expect dust and noise but awesome stopping. Also do front and rear pads, same same.
-Buy 3x Motul RBF 600 brake fluid and flush system, why your there do your clutch system too.
-Buy Cusco brake master cylinder stopper, increases pedal feel, as it soaks up any movement in the fire wall.

Once your've done this, you won't need to waste money on a brake upgrade. Use that money on other mods.

add some braided lines to that as well, it will work good with the brake stopper, especially if your car is getting old. goodridge lines can be had for 175 delivered (aus) from the states.

[JMSBND]

Going to grab the Volks tomo. Volk CV Pro Forged Monoblock Rims. Not a bad deal at 650 bucks I think. My car is Monte Carlo Blue and the rims are powder coated a medium sort of metallic grey..................now should I pain them?

[ludecrs]

Just buy my old rims - you know how they'd look on an MCB and all