I am looking to get new wheels tires and possibly a drop. I have an 07 ex sedan. I am thinking about going to 17". What have you done and what have you liked/not liked (wheels, tires and suspension mods)?

Pictures would help.

Thanks.

 

i would like for people to search, and make decisions for themselves

 

What is your budget?

 

You're welcome.

 

I'd like to keep it at or under $2000

 

I'm feeling generous today. So here's my contribution. Skunk2 Pro-C coilovers. Roughly $1400. Rear camber kit is a little under $300. Well under your budget....including the alignment.

 

^looks good rico! how much visibility did you lose with the smoked headlights? sorry to tj

 

I have the following for sale:

Enkei RPF1's (4)
Silver
17 x 7.5
Offset: 48mm
Weight: 15.2lbs
Like new perfect condition I have the boxes they came in, you will be buying almost new wheels.
$750 plus shipping.

These are optional but a good set of tires, you can find cheaper less performance oriented tires.
New Bridgestone RE-01R's (4)
215/45/17
$600 plus shipping

Then get a HFP suspension and alignment and you'll be set and have a little money left over.

Pics are what they look like:

 

Is pic with the HFP stance?

 

Don't know not my car. But it looks a little lower than HFP kit but close, what do you think? Here is a HFP suspension pic thread:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2006-2015-79/hfp-suspension-kit-vs-aftermarket-suspension-kit-2568367/

The nice thing about the HFP kit from what I've read is that it's not too expensive, it rides well, you don't need a camber kit and it keeps the factory warranty.

 

Word.

 

so with a +48 offset, the rim will stick out further than a +45 offset?

 

No, it's the opposite. However, the width of the wheel increases by 0.5 inches so it all balances out.

 

i fackin knew it! my friend tried to tell me that the higher the number, the farther it sticks out. cuz i saw the chart describing offset and it seemed a little off what my friend told me. but im saying in comparison to my rims. my rims are 7.5 also, but a +45 offset. so that means that my rims sticks out 3mm further than the +48?

 

Well offset refers to the distance between the face of the wheel from the absolute center of the wheel. And to answer your question, yes.

 

Very little. They look dark....but they still allow alot of light to get through. Police have never hassled with me about it.

 

looks good. thanks for sharing.

 

If you wanna stay under $2000, and have an R18 (not tracking/auto x'ing) then I would get Pro-S coilovers, SPC camber kit (there is a deal $950 shipped for pro-s coilovers, and front+rear camber). Then you have $1000 to find some wheels which isn't a whole lot but you can still find some good deals out there.

 

looks good

 

i want a higher offset wheel =/

 

hmm awesome. im thinkin of getting the yellow overlays for my headlights and the one that makes the whole tailight red. or maybe getting the reverse/turn signal, area smoked. not sure yet.

hey rico, what kind of tire shine is that?? **** looks like you put a nice layer of oil on them tires lol and it doesnt fling?? oh nvm your car is black, you wouldnt be able to tell unless you really get close

 

If you want to go with wider wheels, you need to run with lower offset.

 

i want 7.5 still, but i want a 50 offset so i can put my front center caps on

 

I like the smoked headlights. How did you do it? With spray or overlay? Fogs would look really good BTW.

 

I don't see how higher offset will allow you to use a center cap.