I was going to order some Rota Slipstreams and I was wondering if I can fit 15's on a 2001 ITR w/ stock brakes. I don't know what size came with the car, because when I bought it, it had 17's on it. Also, can I buy slicks to fit on 15's or only Nitto 555R?

 

the stock wheel on an itr is a 15x6, +50mm. rotas will be fine, although a tad skinny for the available slicks. m/t makes a 22x8-15 slick that works well. i achieved a 1.907 60' with them. good luck. oh, and thank god you got rid of the 17's.....

 

He's still on them

ANd there is nothing wron with 17's. I had some on my ITR and I had better times @ the track. It just depends on whuch 17.

 

Actually they will be quicker due to a lower polar moment of inertia, if we want to pick nits.

Take a 5 lb weight (like you find at the gym, free weight) and spin it around in your hand. Now take two 2.5 lb weights and attach them to opposite ends of a meter/yard stick and spin it around in your hand. It will be much harder. This is an exaggerated example but you get the idear.

 

interested in a set of used rotas?

they definitely fit, I have them on my car currently.. and there should be slicks available for them..

 

Thank you H, I like my 17's, I just want some nice track rims. Trying to get some good times, all motor. Where can I get some M/T's? Should I look for a 15" rim in 6.5 or 7? What do the numbers mean in the slick sizes?

 

Do I have to raise the front end up or will the 15's and slicks fit as it is lowerd right now for my 17's?

 

Why would you have to raise the front for smaller wheels?

Oh and you have a torqueless four cylinder, good track times aren't really gonna happen. But have fun anyways.

Throw it into some corners and put those brakes to use


[Modified by OG Bizzle, 10:36 AM 2/11/2003]

 

Tourqeless? I have the most torque out of the VTEC Bseries. Why don't you stop hating and just leave positive advice or don't say anything at all.

 

OK, I'm sorry...I agree, the R is a torque monster!!!!

 

You dumb ***, just because the wheels are smaller, don't you realize the tires are alot bigger? With your level of inteligence, how do you manage to drive a ITR? Maybe you don't even have one, lets see some pics, show the number too.

 

bahahahaaa...you win, first off, i didn't take into consideration the fact that you want slicks. Secondly weren't you aware that stock wheels are 15" so fitment is fine, thirdly I know nothing about slick sizes because I don't drag race so on me for that. I already know I'm a dumbass, so that wasn't an insult But if you'd like to see pics I'd be more than happy to post quite a few.


[Modified by OG Bizzle, 11:05 AM 2/11/2003]

 

You have the most torque of all the B-series you say? And what B-Series engine do you have? Please fill me in.

 

Look, stop going off topic on my post, I said of all VTEC bseries, from the factory. It's not like I drive a civic and I am trying to put slicks on my DX.

Now, back to topic.

 

Seems to me there is a B20 from the factory. That said, no B series honda has much torque.

You are going to get better acceleration and response from 15's. There are already some good posts above that could help you.


[Modified by Chris N, 11:12 AM 2/11/2003]

 

yup. our mighty 130lb ft is amazing isn't it?

 

I'll take a pic of my number plaque in about 45 minutes when I go to lunch

 

Nice pics, I will post mine when I get home in 30 and we will have a little show.

 

No, you won't.

The question has been answered.

 

To answer your question and stop this stupid thread:

the car came with 195/55/15 tires on 15x6" +50 offset rims.

The idea is to get a similar diameter rim/tire setup. When you start to get into 17's and 18's you WILL be slower. The lower polar moment of inertia of the 15's/16's (as RJ stated above) makes them the right choice. That's just the way it is. Use what you want, but you CAN use 15" rims.