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Old 04-02-2015 | 10:50 PM
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Wheel question! 17x9 +25

Super noob here, I'm wondering how 17x9 et25 would fit my 2010 TSX. I've seen people with our sedans usually go with 18's or 19's but the wheels I want only go up to 17. I'll be on BC BR Series Coilovers as well. Just looking for some advice and help with this. I have a lot to learn.
Old 04-03-2015 | 01:24 AM
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On paper, you'd have an additional 5mm clearance to the inside of the car - no problems.

The outter lip would extend an additional 55mm over stock. Over 2". I'm pretty sure that would poke out of the wheel wells. I think you could do that at stock height or just a little lower. Dropped more than that and you're looking at fender work and getting things tucked back in with suspension work. Hello camber and goodbye tires!
Old 04-03-2015 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
On paper, you'd have an additional 5mm clearance to the inside of the car - no problems.

The outter lip would extend an additional 55mm over stock. Over 2". I'm pretty sure that would poke out of the wheel wells. I think you could do that at stock height or just a little lower. Dropped more than that and you're looking at fender work and getting things tucked back in with suspension work. Hello camber and goodbye tires!
Okay, so what offset would I be generally looking at to avoid major fender and camber work? I don't mind putting some money into rolling fenders and a camber kit. Just not too excessive.
Old 04-03-2015 | 06:30 AM
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That would look silly
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Really depends on multiple variables so it's a bit too complex for a simple answer. Plus, how it looks is highly subjective.

Go poke around the photography section of 2nd gen TSX and see what some others have done to get an idea of what appeals to you and then read up on their setup and what it took to get there.

Good luck, and welcome!
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That would look silly
You think the offset would be throwing it off the most? Or the fact that it'll be on 17's?
Old 04-03-2015 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon


Really depends on multiple variables so it's a bit too complex for a simple answer. Plus, how it looks is highly subjective.

Go poke around the photography section of 2nd gen TSX and see what some others have done to get an idea of what appeals to you and then read up on their setup and what it took to get there.

Good luck, and welcome!
Okay. I'll definitely do that! Thanks! 😁
Old 04-03-2015 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon


Really depends on multiple variables so it's a bit too complex for a simple answer. Plus, how it looks is highly subjective.

Go poke around the photography section of 2nd gen TSX and see what some others have done to get an idea of what appeals to you and then read up on their setup and what it took to get there.

Good luck, and welcome!
I agree that appearance is subjective, but sometimes something just looks wrong, and these wheels would draw few smiles but much laughter.
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Originally Posted by Jay.Last
You think the offset would be throwing it off the most? Or the fact that it'll be on 17's?


Both. 17's will look too small if you aren't lowered, and 9" +25 will stick out past your fender, so your car will look like a low-rider on Dayton's. Lol


I say at least go 18" if you want that width+offset.
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yea, definitely at least 18.
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Get some mustard vogues to go with it
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Originally Posted by iSeeYouTwo
Both. 17's will look too small if you aren't lowered, and 9" +25 will stick out past your fender, so your car will look like a low-rider on Dayton's. Lol


I say at least go 18" if you want that width+offset.
Okay that makes sense.

For now I only have the money for wheels like Avids or XXR. Should I worry about cracking with wheels for that price? I can't drop 3K on wheels right now..

Or are there any brands you'd recommend that have larger lips?
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Reputable brands like Enkei and TSW are about $1k/set. You could try to find a used local set for less.
Old 04-04-2015 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by VR1
Reputable brands like Enkei and TSW are about $1k/set. You could try to find a used local set for less.
What abo
Old 04-04-2015 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by VR1
Reputable brands like Enkei and TSW are about $1k/set. You could try to find a used local set for less.
Lol. I accidentally pressed reply..

Anyways! What about, JNC I was looking at those too. Do you know anything about them?
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I believe JNC is not a reputable brand. Last I checked they had reps of my XD9s
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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
I believe JNC is not a reputable brand. Last I checked they had reps of my XD9s
Damn...
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I think I'm just going to lower my car first, then think about wheels later on..
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Good choice.




We have members on here with XXR's and they haven't had any complaints. As long as you're not tracking your car or running extremely skinny tires, you shouldn't have to worry about wheels cracking.
Old 04-06-2015 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by iSeeYouTwo
Good choice.




We have members on here with XXR's and they haven't had any complaints. As long as you're not tracking your car or running extremely skinny tires, you shouldn't have to worry about wheels cracking.
So a 35 profile would be pushing it you think?
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Lots of people here run 35. It's still a little thin for my taste so I went 40. Meaty.
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35 profile on what width? 35 simply means the sidewall in millimetres will be 35% of the tire's width, in millimetres.

35 on a 215? Ultra skinny at 215mm*0.35 = ~75mm.
35 on a 255? Decent thickness tire at 255*0.35 = ~89mm.
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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
35 profile on what width? 35 simply means the sidewall in millimetres will be 35% of the tire's width, in millimetres.

35 on a 215? Ultra skinny at 215mm*0.35 = ~75mm.
35 on a 255? Decent thickness tire at 255*0.35 = ~89mm.
Good info Xtc... Most don't realize how tire sizes really work..
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Tire Rack always has you covered... All the magic decoding information for the funny letters and numbers on the tire is here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
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Originally Posted by Jaheri_cbp
Good info Xtc... Most don't realize how tire sizes really work..
Agreed. Helped me out.
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Tire Rack always has you covered... All the magic decoding information for the funny letters and numbers on the tire is here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
Thanks!
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I know what it's like to want wheels right away, just keep saving and get some sick quality wheels! My two cents
Old 04-07-2015 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jGuts89
I know what it's like to want wheels right away, just keep saving and get some sick quality wheels! My two cents
Yeah..lol. I figured it was the smarter and more logical thing to do.
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