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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Default Anyone running Honda HX wheels.....

Conference rules will only allow a 14x6 for the CRX in FP. I picked up a set of HX wheels..

They're 14x5.5 with a 50mm offset. Only 11.75 lbs each. Wondering if anyone has run these and what size spacer u might have used. I'm thinkin' 15mm would do it.

Ideas??? Thanks
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Default Re: Anyone running Honda HX wheels..... (Shortbus)

I run them on my rally car. I attacked my calipers with a grinder.
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mattjohnston &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run them on my rally car. I attacked my calipers with a grinder.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No spacers?
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Default Re: Anyone running Honda HX wheels..... (mattjohnston)

FP needs real Slicks to be competitive at all.

From my EP Autocross car experience...(I run 13s all around)

A 20x9.5x14 (avaliable?) on a 5 inch backspace will need a 1/4 inch spacer to clear the hub upright.
Well, the part of the steering knuckle that goes to the ball joint to the upper arm.
A 20x8 will fit, no rub.

But,

In the rear, a 20x8 won't fit with a 5 inch backspace. (the 20x9.5 section width is even wider)
A 1/4 spacer won't totally eliminate the rub, but reduce it.
The solution? A 4 1/2 inch backspace.

Stock Honda wheels are 5 inch back space.

Need further explaination?
PM me.


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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Default Re: Anyone running Honda HX wheels..... (Eee Pee)

Um.. they are 14.5" high so finding rubber could be slightly challanging.. This i did not buy them!
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