I recently bought a set of CW 16" wheels without thinking about if they were going to fit or not. I painted them a gunmetal color I found at auto zone along with a clear coat.



After spending 4 hours painting



I tried putting them on and was shocked they didnt fit. After consulting BlueR, some other friends, and SEARCHING, I realized that this is normal and I would need a spacer! After talking to Marc, him being the person that he is told me that he would send me some 5mm spacers to test out but I would have to send them back. I was stoked and crossing my fingers that 5mm would be enough.

Through the holiday I was very impatient and found a shop that sold 8mm spacers. Very generic and not hubcentric, but i tried them any way. They worked with quite a bit of room, although I wasnt happy with the amount of threads I had left on the lugs. I was still hoping the 5mm would fit!

Last night I recieved the 5mm spacers from Marc, I/as well as anyone else that has dealt with BlueR cannot begin to define the amazing business that he can provide. If he can get it, I wont buy from anyone else! A superb person to deal with!!!

Back to the dubs, I slap on the spacers, slap on the wheels, they fit!!! Again discussing and sharing pics with friends, a few are concerned with the amount of clearance I have. We agreed we'd get the rest of HT's opinion....

Spacer:


Clearance shots:






On the car:




I've had a few pm's asking what steps I took to get my wheels to look that way.

First, I cleaned each wheel, I got them from someone who kept them clean so this step was easy.
Second, I took a 3m scuff pad(the purple one) and scrubbed the wheels down.
Third, cleaned off all the dust.
Fourth, I used index cards around the wheels, front and back, to keep from painting the tires. I also used packing tape to tape off the surface that meets the hub.
Fifth, I sprayed them with two coats of the duplicolor stuff, again, front and back.
Sixth, while the 2nd coat was still wet I sprayed on a generous coat of clear coat.
Seventh, thats it.

Honestly, I was kinda half assing them. Later on down the road when I get new tires I will do them again. Either this way or powder-coat/professional paint. I'm really impressed with how good they turned out. These wheels IMHO are the best stock wheels honda ever came out with.

Thanks for all the compliments! The duplicolor stuff didnt have a name/color code. I needed 4 cans to finish, I still have a bit let in the 4th....


Modified by walker111 at 1:54 PM 12/27/2006

 

hmmm, interesting that the JDM 16's don't clear the spoon calipers, yet the UKDM 15's clear them OK.


any reasons for this?

 

They dont clear the UKDM's either, IIRC.

 

someone i know has spoon calipers and he never mentioned needing spacers ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tartje &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmmm, interesting that the JDM 16's don't clear the spoon calipers, yet the UKDM 15's clear them OK.


any reasons for this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the ukdm 15 don't clear the spoons

only the usdm 15in clear...its in the shape of the spokes

 

pretty nice brother nice job on the repaint. looks like there isnt any contact with the brakes...so is there enough thread on the lugs with the 5mm spacers without worry? either way, looks like a 55 offset using spacers cured the problem.

 

So the JDM 16's do not bolt up to the USDM ITR without a spacer ?? I would have thought they fit right up .. this is good info.

Is that picture with OEM suspension ?? If not, what's your suspension setup ??

Its looking good with the JDM's !!

 

Wheels look really good. You should post a pic with the 8mm spacers also.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iperez &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So the JDM 16's do not bolt up to the USDM ITR without a spacer ??</TD></TR></TABLE>they do but only with the stock itr brake calipers

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

the ukdm 15 don't clear the spoons

only the usdm 15in clear...its in the shape of the spokes</TD></TR></TABLE>


you're quite right, i just did a little research and realised i was wrong.


sorry for attempting to feed misinformation

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lucky-R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pretty nice brother nice job on the repaint. looks like there isnt any contact with the brakes...so is there enough thread on the lugs with the 5mm spacers without worry? either way, looks like a 55 offset using spacers cured the problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>

There is plenty of thread on the lugs. I am 100% confident on that. Thanks for the compliments.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iperez &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So the JDM 16's do not bolt up to the USDM ITR without a spacer ?? I would have thought they fit right up .. this is good info.

Is that picture with OEM suspension ?? If not, what's your suspension setup ??

Its looking good with the JDM's !!</TD></TR></TABLE>

With spoon calipers the JDM 16" wheels DO NOT fit. You need atleast a 5mm spacer.

Suspension is Mugen Lowdowns.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wheels look really good. You should post a pic with the 8mm spacers also. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I didnt take any pics with the 8mm but Friday I plan on messing with the car, I'll put the 8mm's and snap a few pics...

 

j00 forgot to crimp your axle nut

how close is the wheel/tire to the rear fender with the 8mm spacer??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">j00 forgot to crimp your axle nut

how close is the wheel/tire to the rear fender with the 8mm spacer??</TD></TR></TABLE>

I didnt have the spacers on the rear. I can do that as well on friday if youre interested...

I never crimp my axle nuts

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

how close is the wheel/tire to the rear fender with the 8mm spacer??</TD></TR></TABLE>

i don't see no spoon calipers in the rear?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i don't see no spoon calipers in the rear? </TD></TR></TABLE>

hey wiseguy, dont you know wider is better

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i don't see no spoon calipers in the rear? </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Duplicolor GM FTW!!!! Wheels look great and BlueR is def

 

Very very nice!

 

very nice!

warsh yer clappers!

 

Outside weights .. you crazy basterd

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 209SpoonEK9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">very nice!

warsh yer clappers! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Just going to say that.. All that work too..

 

that clearance is too close for comfort.
even though i dont have spoon calipers. but im sure the issue has come up many times.
still nice job on the DIY on the wheels.

did u ever think of using extended bolts and lugs? just to give yourself a little bit of space to play with.

cant wait till my R is done. paint might not be entirely finished but car will be.

 

Updated with a "what I did" to get the wheels painted

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jetydosa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Duplicolor GM FTW!!!! Wheels look great and BlueR is def </TD></TR></TABLE>


Worth repeating!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doostur &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Outside weights .. you crazy basterd</TD></TR></TABLE>

They came that way, I really dont mind it as long as they are balanced.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 209SpoonEK9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">very nice!

warsh yer clappers! </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by canuckr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Just going to say that.. All that work too..</TD></TR></TABLE>

My spoon calipers are stained that way. There is no hope in cleaning them. Next step is to paint them black!

 

that looks really good.
jdm 16's + spoon = sexors!!1

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


My spoon calipers are stained that way. There is no hope in cleaning them. Next step is to paint them black! </TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont think you have the *****!