225s on EG Hatch?
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Barrie, ON, Canada
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
225s on EG Hatch?
Has anyone sucessfully stuffed 225/45/16s under a Civic hatch?
The reason why I ask is that I have a very nice set of 16" wheels that I want to use, but am having difficulty finding a good tire in 205/45/16.
Any suggestions on tires I could use on these rims?
The reason why I ask is that I have a very nice set of 16" wheels that I want to use, but am having difficulty finding a good tire in 205/45/16.
Any suggestions on tires I could use on these rims?
#4
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Barrie, ON, Canada
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (jbs)
I guess I should have been a little more specific. I'm looking for track/autox only tires. Azenis don't cut it IMO.
#6
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Snizzoop)
Arris,
Here is a picture of 225/45/15 on a 7" rim just to give you some idea.
I think you will be able to fit a 225/45/16 under your car with a little bit of work. Just bite the bullet and order them. Even if you have to roll fenders, raise the car, run spacers, or run more negative camber.
I will be running a 225 this year.
Here is a picture of 225/45/15 on a 7" rim just to give you some idea.
I think you will be able to fit a 225/45/16 under your car with a little bit of work. Just bite the bullet and order them. Even if you have to roll fenders, raise the car, run spacers, or run more negative camber.
I will be running a 225 this year.
Trending Topics
#8
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Snizzoop)
I ran 215/40x16" on my Civics before. But when I ran 215/45x16" I rubbed pretty bad on shaved Azenis.
The gearing on the 215/40x16" was pretty good, but at an autocross ran out of 2nd gear sometimes.
The gearing on the 215/40x16" was pretty good, but at an autocross ran out of 2nd gear sometimes.
#10
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Loudoun County, VA
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Snizzoop)
why you planing on running 16's? bigger brakes?
alot more 225mm options in 15" then 16", not to mention less expensive. especially if you are going with a dedicated track tire since the Azenis don't "cut it" as you said.
just looking on tire rack, only race tire in 225/45/16 is Yokohama A048, Toyo R888
in 225/50/15 , 225/45/15 you have
Hoosier A6, Hoosier R6, Kumho V710, BFG R1, Kumho V700, Michelin pilot sport cup, Toyo RA-1, Hankook Z214,
plus a 225/45/16 is about 2" larger diameter vs. a 225/45/15.
Modified by hybridmoments at 8:37 AM 1/18/2008
alot more 225mm options in 15" then 16", not to mention less expensive. especially if you are going with a dedicated track tire since the Azenis don't "cut it" as you said.
just looking on tire rack, only race tire in 225/45/16 is Yokohama A048, Toyo R888
in 225/50/15 , 225/45/15 you have
Hoosier A6, Hoosier R6, Kumho V710, BFG R1, Kumho V700, Michelin pilot sport cup, Toyo RA-1, Hankook Z214,
plus a 225/45/16 is about 2" larger diameter vs. a 225/45/15.
Modified by hybridmoments at 8:37 AM 1/18/2008
#11
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Barrie, ON, Canada
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (hybridmoments)
The main reason why I may be running the 16"s is because I already have them. They are 16 X 7 5Zigen FNO1R-Fs...11.7lbs/rim. Very nice wheels...just not a lot of options as far as tires go.
I'm kinda leaning toward using them as street wheels with some Bridgestone RE-01Rs, and finding some decent 15" wheels to use for track/autox duties. If I go to 15"s though, I'd really like them to be lighter and as strong as my 5Zigens...and forged 15"s aren't that cheap.
Ho hum...decisions, decisions.
I'm kinda leaning toward using them as street wheels with some Bridgestone RE-01Rs, and finding some decent 15" wheels to use for track/autox duties. If I go to 15"s though, I'd really like them to be lighter and as strong as my 5Zigens...and forged 15"s aren't that cheap.
Ho hum...decisions, decisions.
#12
Suspetise...
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Burninating the peasants yo
Posts: 12,287
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Snizzoop)
A 225/45-16 will be fairly tall, and will adversely affect your gearing, regardless of it fits or not. It would probably be worth it to you to find a set of 15s for track use. 949 Racing makes a 15x8 6UL that's nice, light, and cheap.
#13
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Snizzoop)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Snizzoop »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm kinda leaning toward using them as street wheels with some Bridgestone RE-01Rs, and finding some decent 15" wheels to use for track/autox duties........Ho hum...decisions, decisions.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would go this route.
.02
I would go this route.
.02
#14
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Houston, TEXAS, USA
Posts: 1,507
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Stinkycheezmonky)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stinkycheezmonky »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A 225/45-16 will be fairly tall, and will adversely affect your gearing, regardless of it fits or not. It would probably be worth it to you to find a set of 15s for track use. 949 Racing makes a 15x8 6UL that's nice, light, and cheap.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The 949Racing 6UL wheels are really nice...love my set with 225/45-15 Nitto NT-01's. A 225/45-16 size is hugely tall for a Honda EG Hatch - it's right at 1" bigger in diameter than 225/45-15 sized tires!
The 949Racing 6UL wheels are really nice...love my set with 225/45-15 Nitto NT-01's. A 225/45-16 size is hugely tall for a Honda EG Hatch - it's right at 1" bigger in diameter than 225/45-15 sized tires!
#15
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Loudoun County, VA
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (Snizzoop)
if you are looking for some lightweight 15's to use with 225's, i can recommend the 949 Racing 6UL wheels.
i have them in 15x8. they are very light, and very well built.
i believe they have 15x7.5 , 15x7, and 15x9 coming out.
can't beat $149 for the 15x8, weighs less then any of the rotas you can order in 15x8.
i'm looking at their 15x9s and running the hoosier 275/35/15 on my EF for autocross. can't beat $180 for a 15x9 under 15 lbs.
i have them in 15x8. they are very light, and very well built.
i believe they have 15x7.5 , 15x7, and 15x9 coming out.
can't beat $149 for the 15x8, weighs less then any of the rotas you can order in 15x8.
i'm looking at their 15x9s and running the hoosier 275/35/15 on my EF for autocross. can't beat $180 for a 15x9 under 15 lbs.
#16
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: filthy C, MD
Posts: 795
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (hybridmoments)
^^^ good lawd! 275's?!?! and i thought the 255's on the hasport teg were big. how you gonna fit them? are you using a wider fender?
#18
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Loudoun County, VA
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (jeffy)
i'm going to cut along the top flat section of the fender, and weld in some sheet metal as a spacer. basically the fender will stick out about 1-2" farther then the door (JGTC like) . but it will require minimal reshaping and keep the stock arch.
if it ends up looking really stupid i will just make some arches. but i think it should turn out well.
Here is the rear of a friends EG i modified to clear 225's. Arches were welded on. the arches were not made from scratch, if you can figure out my method, you win a Werthers Original
Still needs to be painted. but most people don't recognize that it is any different from stock, and that the wheel opening is about 1" higher.
if it ends up looking really stupid i will just make some arches. but i think it should turn out well.
Here is the rear of a friends EG i modified to clear 225's. Arches were welded on. the arches were not made from scratch, if you can figure out my method, you win a Werthers Original
Still needs to be painted. but most people don't recognize that it is any different from stock, and that the wheel opening is about 1" higher.
#19
Suspetise...
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Burninating the peasants yo
Posts: 12,287
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (hybridmoments)
Huh...that's pretty neat. My random guess: cut the arch off a front fender?
Also, what offset are those wheels? My +35 6ULs (8" variety) didn't require any additional flaring.
Also, what offset are those wheels? My +35 6ULs (8" variety) didn't require any additional flaring.
#20
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Va Beach, VA, USA
Posts: 837
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: 225s on EG Hatch? (hybridmoments)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybridmoments »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you can figure out my method, you win a Werthers Original
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Looks to me like the cut front fenders flipped then and welded them to the rear????
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Looks to me like the cut front fenders flipped then and welded them to the rear????
#24
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: AZ, United States
Posts: 1,074
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (Stinkycheezmonky)
just cut the rear fenders and prep them. Rolling them will do more damage than good. Just don't let peeps lean on your rear fenders. slight roll on the fronts. you already know that you need some sustantial camber for R-comps so do it up.
I run 225/45/15 RA1s on rota slips 15x7.5 40 offset. Clears RTA perfectly (main concern for most). Cheap, clean, light setup.
I got my slips from http://www.18racing.com/ Large stock, fast shipping. Discounts for multiple sets!
HAHA 205/45/16 Hankook RS2 vs 225/45/15 toyo RA1
This day I realized I needed some fender work
I run 225/45/15 RA1s on rota slips 15x7.5 40 offset. Clears RTA perfectly (main concern for most). Cheap, clean, light setup.
I got my slips from http://www.18racing.com/ Large stock, fast shipping. Discounts for multiple sets!
HAHA 205/45/16 Hankook RS2 vs 225/45/15 toyo RA1
This day I realized I needed some fender work
#25
Suspetise...
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Burninating the peasants yo
Posts: 12,287
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Re: (6spdKEG)
I'm pretty sure fender cutting is not HC legal. While my car is illegal for other reasons, I'd hate to illegalize another chassis for that reason. You're right that rolling fubar's the paint, but hey, it's a track car