Patrix Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Hi everyone, just a quick question, will a rim size 17 Inch 7J ET40 with a 205/40 tire fit on my lowered MA9? Now I have 15 Inch 7J ET35 with a 185/60 tire and it hits the fender pretty quick at the front (when cornering) Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dave Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Hi Mate, think I can se the problem! When new, fitted with 15's, these civics had 195/55 x 15 tyres on them on standard suspension. You have gone up a profile size (so essentially making the wheel/tyre bigger than it normally is, then lowered it which alters the geometery of the suspension, hence why you're getting tyre rub. See this guide here >>> FAQ About Honda Civic M's - FAQ - Civic5 Honda Civic MA/MB/MC owners club To explain things further, and to help make sure you choose the right wheel oiffset/tyre combo, see this link here >>> Wheel Offset and tyre calculator - Brakes and alloys - Civic5 Honda Civic MA/MB/MC owners club There's a couple of links in there that help explain things better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Patrix Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Hi, thanks for the answer, yes the tire is one size bigger then supposed, but ! think the ET35 is also to low, ET40 or higher shut be better. In fact I was wondering if somebody fitted 17 inch ET40 with the mentioned tire, and lowered of course. The difference between 195/55/15 and 185/60/15 is only 7.5mm (in total) I don't think that the 3.75mm makes the difference. Maybe a camber-set is the solution? I'll take a look at the links you posted, thanks a lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Patrix Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 I used the first calculator, it's really a fantastic one!, the new size I have in mind is sticking out the same as what I have now, so it will fit (with a minor rubbing but that's only with fast sharp cornering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KiNK43 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I don't know the answer as such of the top of my head. However I have been running 15x7 et35. 195 50 15 tyres. And no rubbing or catching at all and the car get driven really hard at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Patrix Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 195 50 15 is a lot smaller then the 185 60 15 I have, and maybe it's better to put it a bit higher on the springs also, but I like as low as possible. It's not that much rubbing, mostly in sharp corners because the wheel is sticking out of the fender then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Patrix Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 The gap is less then half a inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dave Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 @Patrix Is your car lowered by just lowering springs or adjustable coilovers? If its the adjustable one, I'd recommend turning the button on the shock/damper to a stiffer setting. This should eliminate the issue you have when cornering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Patrix Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Hi Dave, it's lowered bij coilovers but not adjustable, best thing to do is set it a bit higher, or buy adjustable upper arms, but what i mentioned earlier, it's not rubbing a lot. At normal cornering it's fine, straight ahead also, only the tight (bumpy) corners will give al little rubbing, it's touching de inner fender (plastic) like a gentle kiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Patrix Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Hi, Put some ''new'' wheels on, same style only 2 inch bigger, tire size 205/17/40 7J ET38, fits perfectly. Old situation, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 noodels Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hi everyone, just a quick question, will a rim size 17 Inch 7J ET40 with a 205/40 tire fit on my lowered MA9?
Now I have 15 Inch 7J ET35 with a 185/60 tire and it hits the fender pretty quick at the front (when cornering)
Thanks in advance
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