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hondc5 · 03-01-2007, 07:29 AM

hey guys i need help big time i just put my dc5 type-r wheel yesterday but i had to take the back one back off because it wass rubbing with the frame if anybody have them on let me know what have to do so it wont happen if i need any wheel spacer or anything thanks

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Todd00 · 03-01-2007, 07:41 AM

Did you not do the research before you bought the wheels?

hondc5 · 03-01-2007, 07:53 AM

no men because i seen a couple pll with them already so i though it was no big deal u know anything about that

SD-DC5 · 03-01-2007, 09:23 AM

Did you get any spacers with the wheels? Also, learn how to write sentences.

swollen_cu · 03-01-2007, 07:17 PM

you need spacers to put those wheels on a USDM rsx.

danio · 03-01-2007, 08:27 PM

It shouldn't rub without the spacers on the car. It'll just look funny with the wheels really tucked in.

Anyways, the correct spacer I believe is 15mm for the USDM RSX's.

Todd00 · 03-02-2007, 05:04 AM

A 15mm spacer really needs extended lug bolts too for everything to be safe. 15mm is a considerable amount.

Research pays off.

s2k_3.11 · 03-02-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd00

A 15mm spacer really needs extended lug bolts too for everything to be safe. 15mm is a considerable amount.

Research pays off.

Is that all you're gonna tell him? research, research...

The rims should fit properly, as in they shouldn't rub.
With the 15mm spacers (H&R is what a lot of people have) you'll have zero problems.

My friend did that, worked out fine, now he's got the brembo conversion with the suspension too, so the spacers aren't needed anymore.

Spacers are more or less $60 for good ones.

Todd00 · 03-02-2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2k_3.11

Is that all you're gonna tell him? research, research...

The rims should fit properly, as in they shouldn't rub.
With the 15mm spacers (H&R is what a lot of people have) you'll have zero problems.

My friend did that, worked out fine, now he's got the brembo conversion with the suspension too, so the spacers aren't needed anymore.

Spacers are more or less $60 for good ones.

With 15mm spacers, how many turns of an OEM lugnut does he get before it seats?

Again, 15mm spacers are a considerable amount.

I'm not going to tell him anymore because putting such a large spacer on could be dangerous. Just because someone does it does not mean it is safe.

s2k_3.11 · 03-02-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd00

With 15mm spacers, how many turns of an OEM lugnut does he get before it seats?

Again, 15mm spacers are a considerable amount.

I'm not going to tell him anymore because putting such a large spacer on could be dangerous. Just because someone does it does not mean it is safe.

I know what you mean, but that's what it takes.

And people have been doing this for years, if it wans't safe something would have happened by now. (Just an assumption)

Also, the BEST thing to do, is the WHOLE conversion, brakes, suspension, sway bar and wheels. Then you have nothing to worry about

BarracksSi · 03-03-2007, 07:46 PM

Offset on the USDM RSX (base and Type-S; and the EP3, for that matter) is +45. The offset for the DC5-R is +60.

People run the DC5-R wheels for two reasons: style, and as the best fitting rim over the DC5-R Brembo brakes.

Personally, I'd go the whole way and use them with the brake conversion.

eMpAtHy · 03-04-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2k_3.11

I know what you mean, but that's what it takes.

And people have been doing this for years, if it wans't safe something would have happened by now. (Just an assumption)

Also, the BEST thing to do, is the WHOLE conversion, brakes, suspension, sway bar and wheels. Then you have nothing to worry about

just because things have been used for years does not mean it is safe. Asbestos for example. Hydrogenated oil is another.

Marlin07 · 01-03-2008, 12:33 PM

Okay so I bought the DC5R wheels and I know I need spacers before I bought the wheels...but I am having a hard time trying to find H&R 15mm spacers. They don't have to be H&R spacers thats just what I prefer. Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance!

GradyDC5 · 01-03-2008, 07:28 PM

I have kics 25 mm spacers. It's perfectly flush.

02bluteg · 01-03-2008, 09:29 PM

You dont NEED spacers but they sit much better with them.

And you definitely dont need extended studs with them at all, Im not sure why someone said you do.

Get some H&R 25mm spacers, they will fit great and have a sexy stance. You wont be disappointed.

Marlin07 · 01-04-2008, 08:04 AM

Damn that does look nice! I know I dont need them I just what to sit flush. I cant find any I need some help with that. Where did you get your 25mm spacers at GradyDC5?

Marlin07 · 01-07-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarracksSi

Offset on the USDM RSX (base and Type-S; and the EP3, for that matter) is +45. The offset for the DC5-R is +60.

That would mean you would have to have 15mm spacers to have your car have the Type R stance.....Why would you get 25mm?

jdmjin · 01-08-2008, 09:16 PM

i shaved a lil off the lower control arm and it fits with no problem....

ive had the wheels for about a year now and theres no problem....

JCL · 01-08-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin07

That would mean you would have to have 15mm spacers to have your car have the Type R stance.....Why would you get 25mm?

why not? to have the more "aggressive" look....?

NTCustoms · 01-08-2008, 11:10 PM

you don't need to have 25mm spacers, 15mm is fine...really i wouldn't do it for an "aggressive" look because you really wouldn't be aggressive running 17x7 anyways...it just causes more stress on the wheel bearings.

Mr. Dc5 · 01-11-2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTCustoms

you don't need to have 25mm spacers, 15mm is fine...really i wouldn't do it for an "aggressive" look because you really wouldn't be aggressive running 17x7 anyways...it just causes more stress on the wheel bearings.

Damn NT you on here too lol

NTCustoms · 01-11-2008, 06:18 PM

i'm everywhere foo

Mr. Dc5 · 01-11-2008, 08:28 PM

lol...helping anyone with their fogs on here???

SpEeDyX · 01-17-2008, 09:46 AM

Man everytime i read this thread i get more confused. First you should get 15 mm spacers but according to todd they kill oem lug nuts and shouldnt get spacers at least 15mm cause thats too much. So that would mean get extended lugs right? Then others say get 25 mm spacers...im confused. Maybe its best just to buy the whole suspension off jdmland.com that includes the rims for a lil ova 3k(very expensive though and rather not have to when i look to buy these rims)

Marlin07 · 01-17-2008, 09:57 AM

The offset for the type r is +60, the usdm rsx is +45 making a difference of 15. I am buying the H&R DRS 15mm spacers. They come with extended lugs.

03-01-2007, 07:41 AM	#2
Todd00 Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: OH Posts: 9,248	Re: dc5 type-r wheels (hondc5) Did you not do the research before you bought the wheels?

03-01-2007, 07:53 AM	#3
hondc5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fl, us Posts: 19	Re: dc5 type-r wheels (Todd00) no men because i seen a couple pll with them already so i though it was no big deal u know anything about that

03-01-2007, 09:23 AM	#4
SD-DC5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North San Diego, ca, SanDiego Posts: 25	Re: dc5 type-r wheels (hondc5) Did you get any spacers with the wheels? Also, learn how to write sentences.

03-01-2007, 07:17 PM	#5
swollen_cu Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Orleans, La, USA Posts: 189	Re: dc5 type-r wheels (SD-DC5) you need spacers to put those wheels on a USDM rsx.

03-01-2007, 08:27 PM	#6
danio Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Thornhill, Canada Posts: 33	It shouldn't rub without the spacers on the car. It'll just look funny with the wheels really tucked in. Anyways, the correct spacer I believe is 15mm for the USDM RSX's. __________________ 05 PWP DC5 Type S - sold 05 GPW AP2 - present

03-02-2007, 05:04 AM	#7
Todd00 Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: OH Posts: 9,248	Re: (danio) A 15mm spacer really needs extended lug bolts too for everything to be safe. 15mm is a considerable amount. Research pays off.

03-03-2007, 07:46 PM	#11
BarracksSi Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington, DC, USA Posts: 1,325	Offset on the USDM RSX (base and Type-S; and the EP3, for that matter) is +45. The offset for the DC5-R is +60. People run the DC5-R wheels for two reasons: style, and as the best fitting rim over the DC5-R Brembo brakes. Personally, I'd go the whole way and use them with the brake conversion.

01-03-2008, 12:33 PM	#13
Marlin07 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fiveandonefifth, IA, USA Posts: 206	Okay so I bought the DC5R wheels and I know I need spacers before I bought the wheels...but I am having a hard time trying to find H&R 15mm spacers. They don't have to be H&R spacers thats just what I prefer. Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance! __________________ 2003 ABP DC5 DGL!

01-03-2008, 07:28 PM	#14
GradyDC5 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Cormorant, Ms, USA Posts: 754	I have kics 25 mm spacers. It's perfectly flush. __________________ "Driving slow cars since 2000" 02 Acura RSX TypeS- slower than poo poo

01-03-2008, 09:29 PM	#15
02bluteg Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa, USA Posts: 204	You dont NEED spacers but they sit much better with them. And you definitely dont need extended studs with them at all, Im not sure why someone said you do. Get some H&R 25mm spacers, they will fit great and have a sexy stance. You wont be disappointed. __________________ 02 ABP DC5

01-04-2008, 08:04 AM	#16
Marlin07 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fiveandonefifth, IA, USA Posts: 206	Re: (02bluteg) Damn that does look nice! I know I dont need them I just what to sit flush. I cant find any I need some help with that. Where did you get your 25mm spacers at GradyDC5? __________________ 2003 ABP DC5 DGL!

01-08-2008, 09:16 PM	#18
jdmjin Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA, USA Posts: 111	Re: (Marlin07) i shaved a lil off the lower control arm and it fits with no problem.... ive had the wheels for about a year now and theres no problem....

01-08-2008, 11:10 PM	#20
NTCustoms Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 1,974	you don't need to have 25mm spacers, 15mm is fine...really i wouldn't do it for an "aggressive" look because you really wouldn't be aggressive running 17x7 anyways...it just causes more stress on the wheel bearings. __________________ Redline Time Attack SFWD RSX Type S #37 5th MFWD Autoclub Speedway 2008 Special Projects Motorsports, PCI, Amsoil, Blueprint, Spy Optic, LF.com, Innovative

01-11-2008, 06:18 PM	#22
NTCustoms Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 1,974	i'm everywhere foo __________________ Redline Time Attack SFWD RSX Type S #37 5th MFWD Autoclub Speedway 2008 Special Projects Motorsports, PCI, Amsoil, Blueprint, Spy Optic, LF.com, Innovative

01-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#23
Mr. Dc5 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SW, FL, USA Posts: 1,251	Re: (NTCustoms) lol...helping anyone with their fogs on here??? __________________ TEAM☆GIMPT As Technology Advances, It Reverses The Characteristics Of Every Situation Again And Again.The Age Of Automation Is Going To The Age Of "Do It Yourself"

01-17-2008, 09:57 AM	#25
Marlin07 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fiveandonefifth, IA, USA Posts: 206	Re: (SpEeDyX) The offset for the type r is +60, the usdm rsx is +45 making a difference of 15. I am buying the H&R DRS 15mm spacers. They come with extended lugs. __________________ 2003 ABP DC5 DGL!

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