18" wheels, S-TECH or PRO?

eminence88 · 10-04-2007, 03:58 PM

so i got tenzo gt-5 18" gloss black rims, 225/40/18

now the question i need asap.

EIBACH PRO
OR
TEIN S-TECH?

ive heard some places that s-tech is for 18" and eibach for 17".. but my wheel company says the eibachs will do fine.

any feedback/pics/advice before i go with the eibachs?

Si Speed 317 · 10-04-2007, 04:00 PM

Well Eibachs are black and they will be not as noticably changed by Honda... just my 2 cents.

NIGHTHAWKSI · 10-04-2007, 04:04 PM

the s-techs should be compared the sportlines...since they are about the same drop.
the pro-kit is a very subtle drop...only about 1", and can be compares to the h-tech springs.

the offset/width of the wheel is what will determine what springs can fit....or vice versa. but htere are peopel on this forum with the s-techs and 18" rims.

***xxbodkinxx*** · 10-04-2007, 04:41 PM

What nighthawk said. Almost any drop can accommodate a 7.5 inch wide
wheel with the correct offset.

Rphsidan · 10-04-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si Speed 317

Well Eibachs are black and they will be not as noticably changed by Honda... just my 2 cents.

nice i didn't knew they are black so dealer won't notice

eminence88 · 10-04-2007, 05:00 PM

soo eibach pro kit with 18x8 wheels should be okay? forgot what the offset is

NIGHTHAWKSI · 10-05-2007, 08:07 AM

^i would have to say yes. unless its really wide with a high offset, you should be good.

Civic06SiR · 10-05-2007, 09:24 AM

Here's a pic of my drop with 18X7.5 with Tein S techs. Ride is great...although when I hit a dip I can hear them rub a little bit.

inyong1988 · 10-05-2007, 09:32 AM

18X7.5 with Eibach sportlines.

***xxbodkinxx*** · 10-05-2007, 09:56 AM

I run 18x8 with pro kit , 45mm offset no problems

bhoy · 10-05-2007, 10:02 AM

i'm on a 17x7.5 with 35m offset with 225/45-17 lowered with pro-kit and i get slight rubbing when i hit dips on the road.

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-05-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eminence88

so i got tenzo gt-5 18" gloss black rims, 225/40/18

now the question i need asap.

EIBACH PRO
OR
TEIN S-TECH?

ive heard some places that s-tech is for 18" and eibach for 17".. but my wheel company says the eibachs will do fine.

any feedback/pics/advice before i go with the eibachs?

Not true - it doesn't matter what wheel diameter you choose with these springs. More importantly, you will want to keep the tire size in mind as it will effect the overall diameter.

Either springs will work just fine. The Tein S-techs are more comparable to eibach sportlines in the drop they provide. Eibach's pro-kit is more comparable to the Tein H-tech springs.

Both are quality items - I prefer the Eibachs on this particular application.

HYPHY SiVIC · 10-06-2007, 10:37 PM

i have the same rims Tenzo gt-5 18x8 with 225-40-18tires lowered on s-techs and thy rub a lil bit on dips and bumps...

Robstar's si · 10-09-2007, 03:23 AM

which has a more aggressive stance?

NavyFlip · 10-09-2007, 11:38 PM

based on info that you gave (wheel size and tire size) my best bet is go with pro kit. it doesn't really matter which one you choose, but guaranteed your tires will be rubbing with your fender when you hit a pothole in the freeway. i got the same tire size, except smaller,(225/45/17) and I'm already having rubbing issues with outer fender rubbing with my tires. especially with the front tires. it maybe different on your situation. just my two cents! good luck with your choice!

eminence88 · 10-10-2007, 12:55 AM

thanks for the great info all of u guys =) ima go wit pro kit!

NIGHTHAWKSI · 10-10-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyFlip

based on info that you gave (wheel size and tire size) my best bet is go with pro kit. it doesn't really matter which one you choose, but guaranteed your tires will be rubbing with your fender when you hit a pothole in the freeway. i got the same tire size, except smaller,(225/45/17) and I'm already having rubbing issues with outer fender rubbing with my tires. especially with the front tires. it maybe different on your situation. just my two cents! good luck with your choice!

are you dropped? if so, what springs? and what offset are your rims?

10-04-2007, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
eminence88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	18" wheels, S-TECH or PRO? so i got tenzo gt-5 18" gloss black rims, 225/40/18 now the question i need asap. EIBACH PRO OR TEIN S-TECH? ive heard some places that s-tech is for 18" and eibach for 17".. but my wheel company says the eibachs will do fine. any feedback/pics/advice before i go with the eibachs?

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10-04-2007, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Si Speed 317 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,585 Dan iTrader: 25 / 100%	Well Eibachs are black and they will be not as noticably changed by Honda... just my 2 cents.

10-04-2007, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 12,680 Ian iTrader: 12 / 100%	the s-techs should be compared the sportlines...since they are about the same drop. the pro-kit is a very subtle drop...only about 1", and can be compares to the h-tech springs. the offset/width of the wheel is what will determine what springs can fit....or vice versa. but htere are peopel on this forum with the s-techs and 18" rims.

10-04-2007, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
*xxbodkinxx* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What nighthawk said. Almost any drop can accommodate a 7.5 inch wide wheel with the correct offset.

10-04-2007, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
eminence88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	soo eibach pro kit with 18x8 wheels should be okay? forgot what the offset is

10-05-2007, 08:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 12,680 Ian iTrader: 12 / 100%	^i would have to say yes. unless its really wide with a high offset, you should be good.

10-05-2007, 09:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Civic06SiR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,429 Sam iTrader: 6 / 100%	Here's a pic of my drop with 18X7.5 with Tein S techs. Ride is great...although when I hit a dip I can hear them rub a little bit.

10-05-2007, 09:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,525 Junction Produce iTrader: 39 / 98%	18X7.5 with Eibach sportlines.

10-05-2007, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
*xxbodkinxx* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I run 18x8 with pro kit , 45mm offset no problems

10-05-2007, 10:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
bhoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 774 Marv iTrader: 7 / 100%	i'm on a 17x7.5 with 35m offset with 225/45-17 lowered with pro-kit and i get slight rubbing when i hit dips on the road.

10-06-2007, 10:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
HYPHY SiVIC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburg/Bay area, CA Posts: 339 BJ iTrader: 1 / 100%	i have the same rims Tenzo gt-5 18x8 with 225-40-18tires lowered on s-techs and thy rub a lil bit on dips and bumps...

10-09-2007, 03:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Robstar's si Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 568 Robby iTrader: 1 / 100%	which has a more aggressive stance?

10-09-2007, 11:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
NavyFlip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: caliPORNia Posts: 806 Navy Flip iTrader: 4 / 100%	based on info that you gave (wheel size and tire size) my best bet is go with pro kit. it doesn't really matter which one you choose, but guaranteed your tires will be rubbing with your fender when you hit a pothole in the freeway. i got the same tire size, except smaller,(225/45/17) and I'm already having rubbing issues with outer fender rubbing with my tires. especially with the front tires. it maybe different on your situation. just my two cents! good luck with your choice!

10-10-2007, 12:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
eminence88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for the great info all of u guys =) ima go wit pro kit!