This can't be true can it ! Re: OEM Euro Rims

[yfin]

Yep the sussy is about 1inch lower.


*bennjamin edit...Not relevant to the question at all *

wheel arch gap when I measured it is the same between the standard and lux so I don't see how the suspension is 1 inch lower. 1 inch is a lot!

[shane_stubbs]

yer i think its coz its 1inch lower.. go with da 17'z der da way 2go

[yfin]

yer i think its coz its 1inch lower.. go with da 17'z der da way 2go

And you know this how - or is it speculation?

[Entity]

dealers wont mix and match, but i dont see any reason why it will not fit.

i have also heard the suspension set up is slightly different but if you're gonna lower it anyway there isnt a huge difference.

[yfin]

i have also heard the suspension set up is slightly different but if you're gonna lower it anyway there isnt a huge difference.

Is definately different suspension set up. I asked the dealer and they said the dampening was made softer for the lower profile tyres as well as feedback from owners that the ride on the Euro was too harsh.

Whether or not that is true or just an answer from a dealer for the sake of an answer I don't know.

[REV888]

Well Yfin not long till I can give you an answer. I am so curious to know how the ride will be with 225/45 17". But time will tell!

[SiReal]

mate, just had a look at the auction - you paid a mega price! woot woot. but if you're happy, then every cent put out is worth it

[yfin]

mate, just had a look at the auction - you paid a mega price! woot woot. but if you're happy, then every cent put out is worth it

Really? I think $1500 is a great price. I assume the tyres are in good condition though Rev888?

An even better deal would have been those beautiful gunmetal Honda 17" rims for sale I have seen in the for sale section for ages now. Drool...

[shane_stubbs]

thats just wot ive heard from a few ppl..dat its 1" lower..so im not to sure..

[yfin]

thats just wot ive heard from a few ppl..dat its 1" lower..so im not to sure..

fair enough - I measured using the "how many fingers" fit method so it is not precise. Maybe I am wrong but I think 1" difference between the models would be very noticeable. My car is dropped just over 1" (3cm) and that is very noticeable and is definately much lower than a stock lux.

[EuroDude]

I think the standard euro's sussy is around 1inch lower because I have parked my Euro next to a Lux model with 17" wheels and I noticed quite a height difference - almost reaching 2 inches but I didnt measure it precisely.

I realise having 16" wheels would lower the car a bit compared to 17", but it seemed like there was something else other than the smaller wheels that made it lower.


Can anyone confirm this theory?
Maybe the workshop manual has some info

[yfin]

I think the standard euro's sussy is around 1inch lower because I have parked my Euro next to a Lux model with 17" wheels and I noticed quite a height difference - almost reaching 2 inches but I didnt measure it precisely.

I realise having 16" wheels would lower the car a bit compared to 17", but it seemed like there was something else other than the smaller wheels that made it lower.

Can anyone confirm this theory?
Maybe the workshop manual has some info

Rolling tyre diameter between the 16 and 17 is pretty much the same so "height" shouldn't change just because of the rim size.

The way I was checking any differences (this was when the 17s were just released) was just checking the arch gap with my hand - which is still huge on the lux! I wouldn't be surprised if there is some difference but I still maintain 1" is a lot!