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Old Mar 17, 2016 | 05:48 AM
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I want to fit 15inch wheels on my civic type r 2003. What all do I need to change?
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Old Mar 17, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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you need to find wheels that will clear the caliper... and why would you go with 15s anyways? Tire options will be really slim for the size you'll need!
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Old Mar 17, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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I'm going to use it for autocross as my tyres are 15 inch. That is the biggest size they make them in.
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by honda2820
I'm going to use it for autocross as my tyres are 15 inch. That is the biggest size they make them in.
As mentioned above, you will need to find a set of wheels that will clear the calipers. I presume they are the stock non-Brembo type sliding block single piston. Any +45 setback 15 inch Honda wheel should fit.

As you are in the UK ( by the way you spelled 'tyre', check your local wrecker yard to see if they have a decent set of wheels for your car.

Best of luck.
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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He might also have the brembo R brakes on it which will not clear 15" usually...

They don't have the same brake setup as the EP3 here in the US/Canada we got the small brake package!
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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He might also have the brembo R brakes on it which will not clear 15" usually...

They don't have the same brake setup as the EP3 here in the US/Canada we got the small brake package!
I have physically seen the FN2 Type R brakes in the UK. They are the same as our FA5 brakes. I know the wheels will clear.
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 04:43 AM
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I have a UK 2004 Type-R and I don't understand why you need 15's? I don't even think they will fit over the brakes.

Stick with OEM size 17's or just go down to 16's for some decent racing tire sizes.
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Great post !
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