Wassup, I juss picked up a set of HX rims today and I know for sure they will not fit on my EX, so my question is how much do I need to sand off the Calipers? A lot or a little? Thanks

 

wtf do those look like? everyone is stoked when they get them....

i never seen them before...er...never knew it if i did.

 

Dude what are you taking about? HX wheels will bolt right up to an EX. VX wheels will not fit, but for sure HX wheels will fix.

 

I wouldnt think you'd have to sand anything...how big are your calipers?

 

HX wheels do not fit right on a EX without spacers or grinding the brake down, not much is needed to grind. spacers would be safer

 

No, they don't. Thanks 91_EF_Civic for clearing things up. Thanks for ur replies.

 

i went through the same deal hx on my old 94 EX, i grinded the **** out of the brakes

 

I digress. I expected that the HX wheels being 14inchers would bolt right onto an EX, since it also comes standard with 14 inch wheels. My understanding was that the brakes were essentially the same also. I guess I was mistaken.

 

Alright, let's get some knowledge into this thread. I want to get a set of HX rims also. I'm guessing there are no clearance issues for the rear since it's drum brakes. Are spacers easily purchased? How much for two that are big enough to clear the HX rims over EX brakes calipers? Do they just slip on, so you can easily take them off if you're swapping rims?

 

Its a funny thing. I was just thinking about this the other day when rims came into mind for the car I'm getting. They are small, light and are made by honda. Are they really that much better/lighter than the stock ones with the caps?

 

wheelweight.net says. . . .

OEM 14" blackies = 18 lbs. a piece
OEM HX rims = 11.75 lbs a piece

 

Wow they are heavier than I thought.

 

I made the same mistake, learned the hard way when my car didn't want t roll anywhere

Spacers or grind the edge of the caliper down a little.