whats the best size for a 01 em2.
i was think of getting some red gt3s for my black em2 but i dont know hwat size i should get

 

Without rolling fenders or are you willing to roll them, and do you want to be stock or lowered?

 

I would go either 15" or 17"'s i regret getting 16's now. they spin way to damb easy

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TransformedBG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would go either 15" or 17"'s i regret getting 16's now. they spin way to damb easy</TD></TR></TABLE>

Um, wheel size does not control wheel spin... That is the tires job there partner.

 

lowerd, i was think the tein 1.3 dropp, the rolling i dont know,

 

On an S.Tech drop, I would PROBABLY go with a 16x7 wheel, about a +35 to a +40 offset, with 205/50/16.

Anything larger on the tire, or a larger offset, you will probably need to roll your fenders. I wouldn't go anything much more than that.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Red.EM2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On an S.Tech drop, I would PROBABLY go with a 16x7 wheel, about a +35 to a +40 offset, with 205/50/16.

Anything larger on the tire, or a larger offset, you will probably need to roll your fenders. I wouldn't go anything much more than that. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I approve of this message. for the learning process.

 

thanks guys want side shirts too, but i want some good looking ones. got any links

thanks

 

http://handaaccessories.com/civext01.html

 

OEM looks great IMO. Just look around and use google to your advantage. Find what you like best. Plus, we have a 100+ page long picture thread. Check it out, and get some ideas.

 

OEM are the only good sideskirts.

I am rocking a 1.3" H&R drop, with 16x7's with 205/50/16's and there is QUITE a finger gap.

I would still go for 16's but try a 215/45/16 tire.

IMO unless you are REALLY dropped, 15" will be a little to small, and 17's are gay on civic's.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18a_CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OEM are the only good sideskirts.

I am rocking a 1.3" H&R drop, with 16x7's with 205/50/16's and there is QUITE a finger gap.

I would still go for 16's but try a 215/45/16 tire.

IMO unless you are REALLY dropped, 15" will be a little to small, and 17's are gay on civic's.</TD></TR></TABLE>


i have h&r's too its actually a 1.5 inch drop according to the alignment paper. and on the price quote paper from les shwab it says with a 16x 7 inch 40 offset rim. if i got a 205-45-16 my gap would be 23.30, if i got 205-50-16 the gap would be 24.10, if i got 195-50-16 my gap would be 23.80. As of right now i have 17's with 40 series tires and my gap is 23.50.

wheel well gap largest to smallest:
23.30
23.50
23.80
23.30

hope that helps?

 

H&R states 1.3" on their webpage. So im gunna go with that.

 

since I was reading this, thought I would ask, what do you guys think about 16's, I was wanting 16's with 205/45, i have a 2.5" drop, any suggestions?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18a_CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">H&R states 1.3" on their webpage. So im gunna go with that.</TD></TR></TABLE> thats before the cars weight.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iwantspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> thats before the cars weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I doubt it, ill compare it to when i get my new springs installed ( they are on order now Neuspeed sports.


Regardless, I think with a 2.5" drop, ull be fine with 205/45's.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Plateus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since I was reading this, thought I would ask, what do you guys think about 16's, I was wanting 16's with 205/45, i have a 2.5" drop, any suggestions?</TD></TR></TABLE>

205/45's look too tiny, in my opinion. They're also very rough on the ride characteristics. I've got 205/55's and 195/50's, and I would say 205/50's would be ideal.

 

17's are way too big uuhhh I am on 205/50/15 with a 2'5 drop all the way around and I love it except speed bumps my piping scrapes the speed bumps all the way. Either go 15 or 16 not 17's 1.3 wont be satisfying u gotta go low.

 

how about the tenzo 2 inch ones

 

I'm currently riding on 16"x7" 205/50 tires... With coilovers, pretty smooth compared to my buddies slammed FC on 225/45...

Looking at them now though, I kind of wish I had gone a bit bigger, maybe 17"...
But I plan on slamming the life out of my Civic in a couple of days so I guess 16"s will work perfectly.

 

Right now I am currently running, with rolled sleves, 215/35/18 I think. I'm probably gonna push my tires to 225. I still have clearance and I'm no where close to rubbing.

I do have a question though. My low profile tires are curved, how do I get them to be straight walled?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Red.EM2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Um, wheel size does not control wheel spin... That is the tires job there partner. </TD></TR></TABLE>

how ever wheel size does control what tire you can put on a car. and certain brands dont make tires to the size you may want or need. its usually the lower quality tire that makes the size you want.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TransformedBG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how ever wheel size does control what tire you can put on a car. and certain brands dont make tires to the size you may want or need. its usually the lower quality tire that makes the size you want. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I disagree. I've seen Eagle F1 GS-D3's for 15's, 16's, 17's, and even 18's, that would suit our car. Nothing lower quality about them.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by toyomatt84 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I disagree. I've seen Eagle F1 GS-D3's for 15's, 16's, 17's, and even 18's, that would suit our car. Nothing lower quality about them. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ive gone threw about 12 different brands and sizes of tire on my 16's.. im just saying from personal experince you have a better variaty and more sizes to choose from with 15's ant 17's.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oddmut &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Right now I am currently running, with rolled sleves, 215/35/18 I think. I'm probably gonna push my tires to 225. I still have clearance and I'm no where close to rubbing.

I do have a question though. My low profile tires are curved, how do I get them to be straight walled?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You need to match the width of the tire to the width of rim. Thats how VW's get away with rocking like 215's and a 16x8 rim, they stretch the hell out of it.

What size is your 18" rim? 8" wide or 7" wide? I doubt 8" becuase we already figured out they (probably) wont work