If I put HX rims on my ej8, can i really expect to notice any improvements on overall perfrormance?

 

not unless you put a nice set of rubber on them.

 

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Not really. The car will have 24lbs total less unspring and rotational weight than with the stock 14x5.5" steel wheels. That's the only difference. You may notice marginal improvements, mostly in braking and off-line acceleration. Don't expect anything drastic.

 

you'll also notice that your front wheels won't be able to move if you have an EX

 

expect to be in the low 12's.

 

Should generate atlease 12 Hp to each wheel due to a lighter wheel...

 

huh?

 

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Dude, don't confuse him lol.

 

No effect on times or mpg.

On bumpy roads, it will feel as though you have premium struts.

 

What size are they? I have a set of 13 inch HX wheels, but they won't fix my 94 Civic Ex. If you plan on buying some, check to see if they fit.

 

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On bumpy roads, it will feel as though you have premium struts.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ligher rims = less rotaional mass = lower times. Might not be much, tho.

 

14in=HX VX=13in

 

ya the 13 inch ones are not HX they ar VX. Anyway im just askin cause i heard many different stories and opinions on the subject. thanks for posting.

 

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Yeah, that too.

He said he has an EJ8, so it is definitely an EX. He'll need 5mm spacers for the front, or he'll have to grind down the calipers.

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Changing unsprung mass without changing compression damping ftw!

 

the 14 in HX rims dotn fit the ej8 front calipers?

 

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Not without a spacer or minor caliper modifications.

 

thats a good thing to know. thanks.

 

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yup...just put a spacer on and you'll be golden Here's mine

 

would i have to put spacer on theback too, in order to even things out. Then i guess i could have a wider stance right?

 

No.

You don't "need" the spacer up front if you're willing to grind a little bit of material from the caliper.

Don't bother with a spacer in the rear.

edit:

How much did you guys pay for your 5mm spacers?

 

im willin to put spacers in the rear to if it dont cost too much, give my car a wider stance

 

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Why don't you just get aftermarket wheels with a lower offset and a wider width then? If you're interested in a more aggressive look, you're not going to find it with 5.5" +50mm HX wheels and a 5mm spacer.

 

ya but i dont got the money for some nice after market rims, and i dont wana draw too much attention. Thieves I think the hx rims are perfect.

 

yeah, i agree with the look of HX. stockish but better than steel.

technically you should get better gas mileage... braking and accel should have better numbers, but i doubt you would notice unless you drive it competitively (like autocross)

yeah the calipers, you can just shave those down, cheaper and more sound than spacers.

also, more important than the wheels...is the rubber you put on them. deffinately H rated or better. 195...14 __H/V/W...

 

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Speed rating has little or nothing to do with actual tire performance.