HFP suspension with 18's or 17's?

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 04:24 AM

Ok I have been reading about the HFP suspension and its drop and performance. The perforamnce is pretty good but the drop its ok. Question ...ppl have said it drops about 3/4 of a inch. If I got 18 or 17 inch HFP rims, which tire size would make it look flushed/best or less of a wheel gap? Im confused because on the mugens and their gp's, their rims are 18 and it looks fine with their stock suspension. I dont know if i am explaing this right. but lol yea. Pics would help as well, if anyone has any.

Wierdochild89 · 05-09-2008, 06:40 AM

Get 17x8 with a 38 offset and get 235-245/45 tires. 18 wheels look way to big on our civics imo.

mellowbob · 05-09-2008, 12:45 PM

17x7.5 with 225 tires + HFP fills the well nicely.

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 03:21 PM

so your saying go with hfp suspension with 17 in rims. here are a couple pics of peoples car that I found. Sorry if they didnt want it to be posted on here. Its just an example.

importexpert · 05-09-2008, 03:23 PM

use 215/40/18 if you ever get 18's.
should be straight with 225 as well.

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 03:25 PM

Here are some 18's. THis is CatScratched. thanks for the pics

importexpert · 05-09-2008, 03:26 PM

^ perfect drop and rubber.

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 03:27 PM

heres another with 18's this is upnleftu car thanks. He is lowered on prokit though.

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importexpert

use 215/40/18 if you ever get 18's.
should be straight with 225 as well.

Ok but which would look better. 18's or 17's

ro.sniper · 05-09-2008, 03:29 PM

^ which look better to you is important

importexpert · 05-09-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insole23

Ok but which would look better. 18's or 17's

of course 18 for looks.
but 17 for better gas mileage and performance.

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 03:35 PM

lol yeah true. But I really dont know. im confused and need opinions, my friend said 18 would be too big for the car, but ive been looking at pics and it doesnt seeem to bad. But like i said I have not seen them in person. Everyone is on 18's or most members on here on 18's. Wat are you on? or prefer

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by importexpert

of course 18 for looks.
but 17 for better gas mileage and performance.

ok. Thanks man appreciate it

hmodel88 · 05-09-2008, 04:24 PM

would the weight differnce betwen the 17's and 18's even matter that much to reduce gas mileage?

***ThaJazz*** · 05-09-2008, 04:26 PM

I have the HFP suspension and I like the look best with 18s.

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThaJazz

I have the HFP suspension and I like the look best with 18s.

Do you have any picctures you can show and tell lol?

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmodel88

would the weight differnce betwen the 17's and 18's even matter that much to reduce gas mileage?

i dont think its the weight difference, i think its like the bigger the rim or tire the more gas used to make a complete one turn on the wheel lol I dont know.

***GeezerSi*** · 05-09-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insole23

Do you have any picctures you can show and tell lol?

Mine with HFP suspension & 18" 215 40 tires

insole23 · 05-09-2008, 07:00 PM

thats pretty nice. I dont know which one. Do you have any straight on shots? ^

***GeezerSi*** · 05-09-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insole23

thats pretty nice. I dont know which one. Do you have any straight on shots? ^

all I have at the moment.

05-09-2008, 04:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
insole23 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 659 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HFP suspension with 18's or 17's? Ok I have been reading about the HFP suspension and its drop and performance. The perforamnce is pretty good but the drop its ok. Question ...ppl have said it drops about 3/4 of a inch. If I got 18 or 17 inch HFP rims, which tire size would make it look flushed/best or less of a wheel gap? Im confused because on the mugens and their gp's, their rims are 18 and it looks fine with their stock suspension. I dont know if i am explaing this right. but lol yea. Pics would help as well, if anyone has any.

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Wierdochild89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 538 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Get 17x8 with a 38 offset and get 235-245/45 tires. 18 wheels look way to big on our civics imo. Last edited by Wierdochild89; 05-09-2008 at 07:38 AM.

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insole23 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 659 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thats pretty nice. I dont know which one. Do you have any straight on shots? ^