Front VS Rear Wheel Gap FL5

[TchnoZ33]

I have a question, and I’m sorry if this is stupid. But my front has about a 3.5 finger gap in the front and only 2 finger gap in the rear. Is it normal to have such a large difference between the front and back? I’m running 18s with 265/40/18 tires.

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[TchnoZ33]

I posted a picture for reference as well…

 

[TypeRD]

Yes. It is normal. There is a thread about this and it has to do with making sure the front wheels have enough clearance when braking. Keep in mind most of the car’s weight is in front. In your pics, I agree it looks like there’s excessive clearance. I noticed the same thing with an FL5 in my local dealership’s showroom recently. I chalked it up to the shiny white showroom floor making it look this way…but, it makes me wonder if the shipping blocks were removed. I assume you’ve checked this?

 

[Fanatic]

On a side note, I like those smaller diameter wheels. They must aid in both ride comfort and performance...

 

[TchnoZ33]

What are shipping blocks? . And thanks! I just got them because I couldn’t find 265 width tires in 19s all season michillin sport 4 S.

 

[TypeRD]

What are shipping blocks? . And thanks! I just got them because I couldn’t find 265 width tires in 19s all season michillin sport 4 S.

They’re literally blocks they wedge into the suspension (at the factory) to help stabilize the cars during shipping. There have been documented cases where people received their cars, but the dealership forgot to remove the shipping blocks…and people had been driving their cars with the shipping blocks in place for several days if not weeks. https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threa...ransport-blocks-before-taking-delivery.51208/

 

[TchnoZ33]

Lmao!! I really really really appreciate the input! The spacers are still on!!!

 

[TypeRD]

No problem. Glad to help!

 

[CaryH]

Wow...just wow.

 

[TchnoZ33]

Much better stance!

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