Your wheel sizes for FD Civic

**vlixcool** · 07-12-2009 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by fitme

will it make any difference on ride comfort if im goin to 225/45/17? currently im using 215/45/17 stock michelin tires...

i think the diff is quicker when cornering.

**aero** · 07-12-2009 05:27 PM

the 225 tyres will be wider and slightly taller, hence they would be more comfortable than the 215s but only just. the difference in ride comfort between the two would not be noticeable. if u were going on a lower profile like 35 or 30, then there would be much more discomfort

**ekdez** · 08-12-2009 11:00 AM

so my new rims came in yesterday and im stuck on that questions again...

215/40 or 215/35 sigh'''''''''"""

**black8thgen** · 08-12-2009 11:04 AM

18x8 +48 - is that a snug fit with coils? trying to get ALMOST flush fitment - but still wanna be safe.. =/

**ekdez** · 08-12-2009 11:08 AM

+48 wont get you close to flush fitment.

and very tight fit with coil.s

**black8thgen** · 08-12-2009 11:14 AM

+48 is too far out? ah shit.... how about 18x7.5 +45?

**ekdez** · 08-12-2009 02:13 PM

+48 is too far in. stock is +45..

the lower the offset the further out your wheel is.

**liquid23** · 08-12-2009 06:50 PM

+38 should be flush or +35?
think there is something in he sg forums about what offset you can have with FDs before you start hitting into troubles

i know someone in sg has +27

**95331140** · 08-12-2009 10:38 PM

How is the offset set?
Is it done with spacers in between the hub and the rim?
Do different rims have different offsets already built in?
Sorry for the dumb questions!

**liquid23** · 08-12-2009 11:05 PM

Offset is, simply, the distance between the face of a vehicle wheel which mates with the hub and the true centreline of the wheel. Offset can be positive, negative or zero. It is important because it affects the scrub radius of the steering system, the clearance between the tire and the suspension and the load on suspension components.

you can buy rims with different offsets. each individual rim is manufactured with a variety of offsets. You just need to choose this offset is the right one for your car or to your liking.

If you bought a rim with an offset that doesn't fit (ie hitting your suspension) you can always use spacers to push them out (meaning lowering the offset of that rim). So +45 offset with a 10 mm spacer will make the rim become +35 offset (there are lots of different size spacers)
Spacers are bolt onto OEM hub and the rim is bolted onto the spacer.
Something like this