I regret putting on 18's.

[TheFactor]

I prefer 19’s for My application anyway just spirited street /twisties and only a few possible track days.
Love the looks but with that being said if I tracked it often I would definitely probably have a set 18’s for the occasion.

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

NASCAR spec

Not quite.
Here, let me help...

I couldn't help myself.

Cheers.

 

[MC BumSlap]

Which wheels are those?

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

Which wheels are those?

Superhatch has the Enkei TSV in storm gray (18x8.5 +38) with a performance winter tire (Michelin Alpin 5, 235/40).
... or were you asking about mine?

My wheels are the MITA Motorsports FKS in size 18X9.0, ET +45, Center Bore 64.1mm.
The tires are Pirelli P Zero in size 275/45ZR18.
My suspension and camber are OEM stock.

Once again I must state my DISCLAIMER:
I mounted these tires for science... and here I have reached the limit of tire diameter in the FL5 wheel well. I DO NOT recommend a 45 sidewall on the FL5.
The tires WILL RUB.

I am definitely going to be sizing down to a 40 sidewall from here on out.

Cheers.

 

[SKINNIE]

Superhatch has the Enkei TSV in storm gray (18x8.5 +38) with a performance winter tire (Michelin Alpin 5, 235/40).
... or were you asking about mine?

My wheels are the MITA Motorsports FKS in size 18X9.0, ET +45, Center Bore 64.1mm.
The tires are Pirelli P Zero in size 275/45ZR18.
My suspension and camber are OEM stock.

Once again I must state my DISCLAIMER:
I mounted these tires for science... and here I have reached the limit of tire diameter in the FL5 wheel well. I DO NOT recommend a 45 sidewall on the FL5.
The tires WILL RUB.

I am definitely going to be sizing down to a 40 sidewall from here on out.

Cheers.

Please do. Thanks

 

[arcticdc5]

8.5 +38 is the problem. Tire and wheel is way too sunken in giving the car a daily driver vibe. 18x10 +40 or an 18x9.5 +38 would have been a much better choice for you.

 

[MC BumSlap]

Wait, so 18x.95 +38 should be fine? I'm looking at a set of wheels now that I can get a very good deal on. Only thing is, I would need to get hub centric rings from 73.1 to 64.1. I've never had to buy rings...so...should I have any concerns?

 

[rondre3000]

Wait, so 18x.95 +38 should be fine? I'm looking at a set of wheels now that I can get a very good deal on. Only thing is, I would need to get hub centric rings from 73.1 to 64.1. I've never had to buy rings...so...should I have any concerns?

No. The only concern would be whether they clear the brake caliper, which should be pretty easy to find out.

 

[Shingo Shoji]

I prefer 19’s for My application anyway just spirited street /twisties and only a few possible track days.
Love the looks but with that being said if I tracked it often I would definitely probably have a set 18’s for the occasion.

They did an amazing job with the stock wheels I must admit. I just prefer the JDM look with more tyre.

 

[CivR]

I hated the stock tires. I replaced them with Conti extreme contact 2's 265/35/19 and everything improved for me; YMMV.

I needed a winter set for a area that can get a rare big snowfall but typically we get a few inches and its plowed away pretty quickly. eg; last season my driveway required plowing 3 times.

With these considerations I went Enkei TS-7 18x9.5+45 with DWS06+ 265/40/18. They don't look GREAT but they look fine and they perform. Sure I haven't seen snow and don't expect to for a while but the ride is fantastic and the performance is just fine.

Behold my phat tire phenom LOL

I like my tires like I like my women. Nice and meaty.

 

[Sporky McGeuschky]

I like my tires like I like my women. Nice and meaty.

Nice to meet another man of culture.

Cheers.

 

[scottjua]

Not my car but 19” looks fantastic

 

[TheFactor]

My previous SGP FL5 lowered and stock Current CW. I agree 19’s are the way to go

 

[Clark_Kent]

@Superhatch has your position changed on this now that you've had the wheels longer? Still gathering more facts but I'm beginning to develop a different theory on the 19 vs. 18 argument.

 

[FL5HondaGuy]

Stockers with a slight H&R drop taller 35 tire and some H&R spacers. Chefs kiss. Less is more.

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