Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
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Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
Sorry if this has been discussed already, but I could not find any info on the topic.
I would like to have an extra set of wheels for my 07 Si to put race rubber on for use on track. Can anyone tell me what the smallest wheel size (diameter) is that will fit on my 07 Si? Take-offs are a lot more common in the smaller sizes. Thanks for the help.
I would like to have an extra set of wheels for my 07 Si to put race rubber on for use on track. Can anyone tell me what the smallest wheel size (diameter) is that will fit on my 07 Si? Take-offs are a lot more common in the smaller sizes. Thanks for the help.
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
whoever has 15s i salute you. our caliper is huge so unless the offset and design is that wicked... 16s will be the safe bet
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
15's and a slight grind to the calipers is the only way i know or have heard of ANY 15" wheel clearing our calipers. i do NOT suggest gringing the calipers. maybe, maybe extended wheel studs and a small spacer?
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
So 16" wheels should be the smallest?
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
The problem with using steelies though is that they don't allow for enough ventilation to the brakes. A friend of mine used steelies on track and melted a set of brake pads after 1-2 sessions. The pads should have lasted the entire weekend plus a few weeks.
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
Thanks
Steelies should be fine for driving around town in the winter though. Just don't try to use them as your track wheels or if you are going to be doing a lot of heavy braking.
So I guess there is no way that anything smaller than 16" wheels will fit on the Si?
Steelies should be fine for driving around town in the winter though. Just don't try to use them as your track wheels or if you are going to be doing a lot of heavy braking.
So I guess there is no way that anything smaller than 16" wheels will fit on the Si?
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Stock spec with beefier tires is always an option. The smaller sidewall will yield less under heavy lateral loads, just to throw that in there.
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
I wish people would read before posting.....
Has anyone fit 15's on their 06+ Si, or am I pretty much going to have to settle for 16's?
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so u want 15s so u can get tires easier? the question really should be about diameter, but more so width. a 16x8+35 would be a good wheel to run or something of that size.
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Go with the same diameter as the spare. If Honda deemed it fit to mount a 15" spare onto this civic then it will fit.
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
just gotta be carefull of the wheel off sets on 15's. Just guessing but a mid offset (+25-35) range. but wheels will stick out farther, but can run a wider wheel for better traction...
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Re: Smallest wheel size that will fit on an 07 Si
Matauz over at 8thcivic tried some 15s and he said they would not fit. some people suggested switching to an RSX caliper in the front. no idea if this would work or not. grinding just sounds like a bad idea.
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