Please Help Clearence issue ?

[07_FG_4Dr_S.i.]

I`ve tried the search function so all you Smart Asses please dont be a smart ass lol anyyyyyyy ways I have a fiji blue 4dr Dropped on Eibach sportlines LOVE the drop but i once in a while have rubbing issue i cant feel it but i know i rub because i did a rotate not too long ago and saw that i was missing some of my fender linings on both side maybe about the size of quarter a perfect circle actually lol

I intrested in buying rota D2`s 18s

Work xd9`s 18"

what offset would you guys reccomend i really want 18`s but will i have rubbing issues and ive heard guys tell me get me fenders rolled what does that consist of ? damage my car ? expensive ?

what do you guys think should i get knockoff work meisters or the real deal ?

or shud i stick to 17`s ? will going with 18`s effect performance ?

hope you guys can help without talking SMAK lol thanks every1 in advance

[07_FG_4Dr_S.i.]

Ouch...... 23 views and not a single reply not even any opinions. N E Ways.

BuMp!

[dc5jimbo]

hmmm wierd man would just stick with 17's then

my spec's 18x8.5 +43 wrapped in 245/35/18 and i have no rubbing at all


any way's bump

[07_FG_4Dr_S.i.]

Originally Posted by dc5jimbo

hmmm wierd man would just stick with 17's then

my spec's 18x8.5 +43 wrapped in 245/35/18 and i have no rubbing at all


any way's bump

18x8.5 wow.... Are you dropped/stock height?

any performance change since putting bigger rim I used to have a delsol so I would be used to 14s lol

[dc5jimbo]

Originally Posted by 07_FG_4Dr_S.i.

18x8.5 wow.... Are you dropped/stock height?

any performance change since putting bigger rim I used to have a delsol so I would be used to 14s lol

eibach prokit and i have no rubbing probs.. at all

[Aaron06Si]

Originally Posted by 07_FG_4Dr_S.i.

I`ve tried the search function so all you Smart Asses please dont be a smart ass lol anyyyyyyy ways I have a fiji blue 4dr Dropped on Eibach sportlines LOVE the drop but i once in a while have rubbing issue i cant feel it but i know i rub because i did a rotate not too long ago and saw that i was missing some of my fender linings on both side maybe about the size of quarter a perfect circle actually lol

I intrested in buying rota D2`s 18s

Work xd9`s 18"

what offset would you guys reccomend i really want 18`s but will i have rubbing issues and ive heard guys tell me get me fenders rolled what does that consist of ? damage my car ? expensive ?

what do you guys think should i get knockoff work meisters or the real deal ?

or shud i stick to 17`s ? will going with 18`s effect performance ?

hope you guys can help without talking SMAK lol thanks every1 in advance

Offset, Offset, Offset. It's all about offset. Rubbing issues all depend on the offset you run along with tire size, and then of course drop. Give us your offset and then we can help. Also the offsets of the wheels you're considering.

As far as the 18's affecting performance: The shorter sidewall that should go along with going to 18's will help handling response and make the ride more stiff. If you go with 225 width tires you'll have more grip than stock as well. However, if you get 18's that weigh more than your stock wheels (23 lbs.) then the car will accelerate and brake slower and the shocks will work slightly less effeciently (depending how heavy the wheels are).

[dc5jimbo]

Originally Posted by Aaron06Si

Offset, Offset, Offset. It's all about offset. Rubbing issues all depend on the offset you run along with tire size, and then of course drop. Give us your offset and then we can help. Also the offsets of the wheels you're considering.

As far as the 18's affecting performance: The shorter sidewall that should go along with going to 18's will help handling response and make the ride more stiff. If you go with 225 width tires you'll have more grip than stock as well. However, if you get 18's that weigh more than your stock wheels (23 lbs.) then the car will accelerate and brake slower and the shocks will work slightly less effeciently (depending how heavy the wheels are).

[07_FG_4Dr_S.i.]

as for rim size performance shop reccomended use of 18x8 with 45offset now I'm kind of suspicious would love that aggressive look but like I said Ive seen a little evidence of rubbing on the inner fender lining(plastic) would it be safe to use that size and would it be flush or really well tucked rim? My stock rims are just about tucked with sportlines 1.4 inch drop all around

[20strong]

Well I can tell you not to get a 18x9 in a 35mm, it rubs.

[aIJay]

I have 18x8 +45 wrapped in 225/40/18 tires with no drop and I rub under heavy cornering/big dips... basically anytime the front suspension gets compressed alot. But aside from that no problems.

[20strong]

I only rub in the rear with sportlines. I have never experianced any kind of rubbing what eo ever in the front.

[Civic06SiR]

I'm dropped on Tein S Tech and I have 18" wheels with 225/40/18 and I rub in the front of the car when I hit small bumps or when I go too fast on dips or what not. It doesn't show on the tire, but I can hear it rub again the inner fender. I was almost tempted to remove the inner fender but I didn't think that would have been a good idea.

[Aaron06Si]

Originally Posted by 07_FG_4Dr_S.i.

as for rim size performance shop reccomended use of 18x8 with 45offset now I'm kind of suspicious would love that aggressive look but like I said Ive seen a little evidence of rubbing on the inner fender lining(plastic) would it be safe to use that size and would it be flush or really well tucked rim? My stock rims are just about tucked with sportlines 1.4 inch drop all around

So you are saying that you're rubbing with your stock wheels and tires and the sportline drop? If so, then you will rub with pretty much any combo.

As far as the 18x8's, the tire width will matter as well. If you go with 225's, then you'll only need a 7.5" width. And if you go wider you will rub.

I currently have 18x7.5's with 225/40/18's and +42mm offset on stock springs. I have never had the slightest hint of rubbing, and (take it for what it's worth) it looks like I'll be fine with my planned Pro-kit drop. That still doesn't help you too much since you've got that sportline drop, but if you really want 18's and no rubbing you might want to consider getting Pro-kit springs or something less aggressive

[pgFA]

xxbodkinxx was running 18x8 +45 offset with 225/40/R18 set up on his FA5 before (Works XD9). He said that he was rubbing the first few thousand miles but after that never had rubbing issues. He was dropped on Prokits so the extra drop of the sportsline might be making a difference.

[darna]

wait, something's wrong. you shouldnt have any rubbing on your stockies with sportlines.

i'll be right back!