Forged wheel option weight savings

[UFO CTR]

wow that looks amazing...ad08's are such a great tire

i hate looking at this car not being able to have mine

only a matter of days and you'll be happy man in fact, I think any day now
thanks for all the good info you, along with @AspecR, have provided.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that have benefitted.
can't not wait tile you get yours!!

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[tuhroo]

i'm glad you got your car man, i'll be happy when all the originals from the beginning will have their cars

sadly my car still shows pending, hoping it is one of those random show ups but doubt it

 

[Zero7]

I actually think the stock wheels are nicer looking.

 

[UFO CTR]

First outside shot with new wheels
What you guy think?

 

[Zero7]

I think the design makes them look bigger than the stock wheels for sure

 

[UFO CTR]

I think the design makes them look bigger than the stock wheels for sure

from afar, these wheels fits the wheel well really well.

 

[TDC50]

Looks great!

 

[UFO CTR]

one more pre-dawn shot...
also, when I was clean the wheels last night, I noticed all (4) wheels have NO wheel weights...
are there new wheels weights that are invisible, or are these wheels and tire naturally balanced?
I thought all wheels needs to be balanced...

 

[Modular Cal]

Your Boost Blue looks fantastic in the morning! I'm somewhat living through your posts until my BB arrives lol. The wheels look great with this color. I know the tires are affecting it too, but have you noticed a change in steering feel or driving dynamics with those wheels?

They won't need the weights all the time, depending on the wheel and tire. My friend would put the heaviest part of the tire opposite of the heaviest part of the wheel when mounting them for me. On the balancing machine, they didn't always need a weight and when they did, it was just a small amount. There were a couple times where a particular tire needed a decent amount of weight to balance (I had a set of Federals were all 4 were like that and one Maxxis out of a set). Not sure if that's the reason that yours in particular don't have them.

 

[Ministry]

Looking good, my bb forged wheels twin!

 

[UFO CTR]

Your Boost Blue looks fantastic in the morning! I'm somewhat living through your posts until my BB arrives lol. The wheels look great with this color. I know the tires are affecting it too, but have you noticed a change in steering feel or driving dynamics with those wheels?

They won't need the weights all the time, depending on the wheel and tire. My friend would put the heaviest part of the tire opposite of the heaviest part of the wheel when mounting them for me. On the balancing machine, they didn't always need a weight and when they did, it was just a small amount. There were a couple times where a particular tire needed a decent amount of weight to balance (I had a set of Federals were all 4 were like that and one Maxxis out of a set). Not sure if that's the reason that yours in particular don't have them.

The car drives fine...there are no changes in driving dynamics, except turn-in is just a bit sharper. The Yokohama's do not sound any louder...only first 45 miles tho...will update with more driving impressions.

 

[System Motorsports]

Here's some more documentation and proven data from one of our partners / clients, thus reaffirming the fact that 9.5 +45 offset seems to be the golden spec for this car.

Fitment is spot on, does not rub, and clears the suspension + fenders without issue. Stock factory suspension and plenty more room to go in the event one does want to upgrade to lowering springs or coilovers.

This FL5 Civic Type R belongs to our client Mendie (@FL5_type_r_pham). First FL5 Civic Type R equipped with Rays Volk TE37SL #systemspec. Once this car is lowered, it will look even better. More photos to come!

As shown:

• TE37SL 18x9.5 +45 5x120 (System Motorsports Spec) - FK8 + FL5 Civic Type R compatible
• Concave Face (not flat face). Shares the same mold as the highly-coveted TE37 OG.
• Classic TE37 mold, available in select limited finishes. We can discuss this via PM/Email/Phone but we do not want to detail the purpose of this thread, which is dedicated to fitment and data.
• Brembo Brake clearance
• Suspension clearance
• Fender clearance. No rubbing and no trimming/fender pulling/fender work involved
• Tires as shown: 265/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
• 100% bolt-on affair!
• Note: Will also fit a 255/35/18, 265/40/18, or 265/40/18 tire.
• Users will need aftermarket Tuner Style lugnuts for added security (Project Kics, Rays, Monster, Muteki are all reputable brands that are compatible with this #systemspec Volk TE37SL fitment. Most FK8 owners who already possess this spec TE37SL will find that their sets will translate over easily to the new FL5 Civic Type R platform.
• Hub size: 72.6. 72.6 to 64.1 hubrings can be utilized to make these hubcentric.
• Note: More concave than the TE37 Saga / Saga S-Plus / Saga SL models. The TE37SL in 18x9.5 +45 is the most concave out of the bunch in this exclusive and limited size. The go-to!

There may even be room for a 275 tire (proceed at your own discretion). We are finding that a 265/35 or 265/40 is more than sufficient for those who plan to street-drive. As showcased in the photos and from the rear + front view, this is as flush as the wheels can get. A +38 offset would poke ~7mm more outwards and would thus introduce fender rubbing/fouling, which would require permanent modification to mitigate/reduce the chances of rubbing. One does not want to go with such an aggressive width/low offset as you would risk slicing the tire on the quarter panel/fender/bumper tab with too aggressive of a fitment. Adjustable suspension + camber plates would afford one more clearance down the road, but for the vast majority of enthusiasts who plan to modify the car, we highly recommend sticking to the 18x9.5 +45 TE37SL sizing.

More documentation + photos coming soon on our blog below:
https://www.systemmotorsports.blog/...ent-thread-system-motorsports-updated-8312022


Enjoy the photos + data! Let us know if you have any questions prior to ordering.

 

[Vinhphan]

I have the stock set...as soon as my cargo mat comes in, I'll see if I can load the wheels...
on side note, the stock wheels are not that much heavier than the forged wheels.
Stock wheels: 204.2 lbs - 151 lbs = 53.2 lbs tires and wheel.
1st pic below...will try to get some outside pictures later today:
oh, tires are Yokohama AD08R 265/30/19.

EDIT: also, tires does not seem as stretch as the PS4S.

Man , I really want to buy this set of wheels for my boosted blue FK8. But I still wonder will it fit on FK8 or not ! Anyone can give me an idea please

 

[UFO CTR]

Man , I really want to buy this set of wheels for my boosted blue FK8. But I still wonder will it fit on FK8 or not ! Anyone can give me an idea please

They probably should fit..

 

[rob495]

Anyone know what the stock FL5 rim weighs?

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