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Just thought I'd post up some useful info incase anyone is interested in Wheel Spacers.
I tried searching around online and even talked w/ a few local tire shops however, no one seemed to have a straight answer as far as what Wheel/Hub Bore size the 2016 ILX wheels are and what size wheel spacers fit correctly.
First off, I'd like to highly thank usdmJON and shomobby for their extremely helpful info and pointing me in the right direction.
I would not like to thank Thmanx for his lack of response to my questions on the forums and ignoring my PM's. That's messed up man. You were the first one to put wheel spacers on A Spec wheels. Why ignore my questions and withhold info?
Anyway, onto the spacers. ALL MODEL YEAR ILX's are: 5X114 Bolt Pattern and have a 64.1" Wheel/Hub bore size. If you are looking for spacers, that's the size you will need.
I ended up going with GarageLine wheel spacers in 25mm rear and 20mm front. Part# WS-511464-25 and WS-511464-20.
I always thought the front wheel stuck out a slight bit more than the rear. My goal was to have all for corners sit flush with the fenders.
Although GarageLine lists their spacers as2013-2014ILX only, I placed my order based on the info I had discovered that all ILX's are the same size Hub Bore.
A week goes by and I received a package. Very nicely wrapped to avoid damage in shipping.
Height difference from 25mm to 20mm
The Total weight comes to 9lbs 9.8 oz
A few BEFORE shots.
Time to get started!
Torqued down to factory spec. No impact gun used.
The final result.......
Over all, I am very pleased with the result. The stance looks much wider and the wheels sit a lot more flush with the fenders. I experienced absolutely Zero wheel vibration and handling feels about the same.
I was able to test drive one of my local canyon roads and noticed a very light "fender rub" on the right rear during One Very Aggressive corner. Lowering the car with these spacers would likely result in the need for fender rolling.
I may lower the car at some point but if so, not by very much. However, If/when I do, I will be adding a camber kit to gain a few degrees negative camber. I feel a degree or two would completely eliminate any rubbing issues.
When you lower itll gain a some negative camber naturally. My wheels are naturally cambered right now. Iys a noticeable difference.
You may just need to roll the inner tabs on your rear fenders and call it a day.
Are you thinking springs or full coils? Springs should be fine for about a 1 to 1.5in drop.
I definitely want to go with springs. But unfortunately, the only option right now is 2014 Civic SI springs which results in a Slammed front end and a Rear end with wheel-gap.
I definitely want to go with springs. But unfortunately, the only option right now is 2014 Civic SI springs which results in a Slammed front end and a Rear end with wheel-gap.
I need something with more of a Level Stance.
The rear gets the proper drop I went 2.0 all around the rear went 2.0 the front went a hair over 2.5
Te reasoning beating the 8spd dct has some weight plus the direct injection system.
Either get coilovers or order rear 2.5 drop and front 1.75. The cost f two sets of springs is still lower than coil overs. The rear of y car has no gap it's just not tucked like my front
Looking good. I didn't realize how much the wheel spacers weigh when I firs threw them on my car. Wasn't really thinking about the unsprung weight being added... It did not drop off the MPG a ton tho, basically the same... but the more suspension mods you make to the car, (lowering, spacers, wheels, tires, suspension braces, even brakes.)... Well, the more of a swing you will see, up or down... It will also greatly affect your driving habits, and your driving habits will affect MPG...
Vicious cycle of pain....
Thinking about these for the 17s on my non-ASpec. I imagine the smaller diameter would be less prone to rubbing. I had Evo wheels with 225s on my '11 Civic and it really didn't take much to provoke those into rubbing. Not something I want to go through again.
Silly Question - ive never had spacers and was wondering since the goal is to even the rim and fender flush, does the wheel spin of the tire slash up dirty to the body of the car?
Silly Question - ive never had spacers and was wondering since the goal is to even the rim and fender flush, does the wheel spin of the tire slash up dirty to the body of the car?
To answer your question with a photograph .... Yes, this is a day after i got my car washed. Kinda can't avoid the dirt splash.
I do not have any spacers but ... I have 18x8.5 wheels with a 32 offset.
I was thinking of getting some spacers becuase i like the looks of the rim and body flush, but i dont think i can handle the splashing to the body . The Aspec has side sills which eliminates the option of splash guards. . I dont think its worth risking nicks and chips to the body. It would drive me crazy i would need a special rag designated to the splashing. After every ride ..-- wipe wipe wipe. ...I cant stand my car dirty
I'm about to head out for lunch, and as luck would have it, it stopped raining. lol
Crazy NorCal weather.
I think 20mm would be perfect, with no rubbing issues what so ever.. 25mm in the rear is just a "tad" bit aggressive and almost gives a "RWD" look so to speak. If you went 20mm all around, the stance would look factory flush. Most people wouldn't even notice you were on spacers.
But you would notice. Hope that helps.
BTW, the rear scrape/rubbing only happened once on an extremely sharp corner at some local twisty roads. I've ran over pot holes/bumps, had rear passengers and driven through some other windy roads and have not had a single rub.
Unless you are a mountain carver, I highly doubt you would have any rubbing issues at all.
Hey, just wanted to know if the spacers were bolt on? Did you have to grind down any of the oem studs? Also behind the oem wheel, was there enough space for the spacer to be tucked in, if that makes sense.
Hey, just wanted to know if the spacers were bolt on? Did you have to grind down any of the oem studs? Also behind the oem wheel, was there enough space for the spacer to be tucked in, if that makes sense.
thanks in advance for the reply!
There are pictures of the spacers in the Original Post...
11-27-2015, 11:51 PM
