Hi!

I'm currently waiting on a set of Buddy Club Sport Spec coilovers to come in the mail so I can install them on my Integra DC2. I intend on lowering my car around 1.5 to 2 inches, and I was just wondering if my Buddy Club P1 SF wheels would fit and not rub without camber kits at that height? The wheel specs are 15x8 +32, and the tires are Nitto Neo Gen 205/50. I've based this setup on an Integra I saw on the internet with the same tires, tire size, and wheel specs with the exception of a +35 offset. That Integra apparently had no fender rolling/pulling, no removed liners and no camber kits. However, this contradicts much of what I see on the forums, as many people say that wheels with the same or similar specs will rub unless I alter the fenders/liners and installcamber kits. I'd rather not alter the fenders or liners, but are the camber kits necessary? Thanks!

 

Bump!

 

because it sounds like you only want to fit some stretched tires and wheels, then yes, you should just get a camber kit to make sure it fits and add as much negative camber as you need to tuck it in.

btw, that just sounds stupid. but thats just my opinion. i think tires and wheels are made for performance, not just an ugly stretched look because its trendy to look like your suspension is broken.

 

You've got it a little twisted. I'm not into stance or over-stretched tires at all. Initially I wanted to have a tire size of 225/50 Federal RS-RRs, but due to unforseen inconveniences I ended up getting 205/50 Neo Gens. Less than ideal, especially on an 8 inch wide wheel, but once I need new tires I will get properly sized ones. But even then, I have seen and heard various examples of people using 205s on 8 inch wide wheels with great success in a performance/track and circuit setting. I don't want to add any more camber than I need, which I'm hoping is no more than -2 degrees. I just want to see if I can get away without using camber kits to further adjust it, and there isn't much information with my current wheel/tire setup because 8 inch wheels are a little wider than what's usually applied to the DC2 chassis.

 

Short answer, you may need a camber kit depending on how low the car is. I bet you could probably get away without one though.

 

The picture below would be an ideal height if not a tiny bit lower, and is actually sitting on the same coilovers I've purchased. Of course, this drop was probably easier to achieve because these OEM ITR wheels are easier to fit compared to my Buddy Clubs, but I would like to think this is doable. Just anything to get rid of my monster truck height, blown shocks and unbearable body roll haha!

 

Should be fine

 

I'm using 4x100 15x8 +35 with no fender fulling/rolling and with fender liners still installed, but with -3 to -3.5 degrees of camber up front. But I autocross several times a month and do occasional track days so I like the aggressive front camber. I think the 3mm won't make that much of a difference and you can probably get away with less front camber imo.

My ride height with the 15x8s

 

Thanks for your reply! That's pretty much the height I'm going for so I'm glad there won't be any major clearance issues. Are you experiencing any rubbing in the rear during hard cornering or turns during your autocross sessions? I've actually noticed that my rear left tire does rub whenever I take sharp right corners even at low speeds but that can probably be attributed to the fact my front left shock is blown so the entire left side if the car sinks lower than normal during turns. I'll most likely just get Hardrace front camber kits but if needed I'll get the rears as well.

 

I think the fronts would clear with a 225/45/15 up front

The rear quarter panels aren't rolled and it barely clears with a 205/50/15 with -2.5 degrees of rear camber. .

I did rub with stock camber at around -1 to -1.5ish before adding a rear camber kit. I think they will rub with a 225/45/15 though if you go through any fast and uneven surfaces.