Jose Cruz

Quick ?? Wondering if 17" rsx type s wheels would clear brembo calipers on my 3rd gen tl... If not wat size spacers would i need?? Have heard mixed feedbak that theyre lightweight wheels so wouldnt ride gd on the heavy tl chasis. Also have heard that if i use spacers to use smaller ones (5mm less) in front. Any input is appreciated thank you!!

VisualEchos

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I can't help you with fitment, but I can tell you that whomever told you that lightweight wheels wouldn't ride good on a heavy TL chassis is an idiot. Less unsprung weight is always better. Always. Not some of the time, not part of the time, all of the time.

Jose Cruz

Ya i thought the same wit the whole lightweight wheels shyt shuldnt matter. Really interested to c if anyone has ran the type s wheels on a tl to c wat size spacers they used n pics if possible.. thanks for input rt

thoiboi

Tanks brah. K just do it brah,it will look lit

rockstar143

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I'd love to see that...they should clear...they aren't very concave or anything...
but I'm guessing based on having owned some but not test fit.

cool shyt. better than heavy wheels though, are light ones.

Jose Cruz

Tried em they dnt clear the calipers smh so now gotta find out wat size spacers to get

rockstar143

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Well, that's pretty easy, man...
by HOW MUCH did they not clear?!?!
You can run a 5 to 7MM slap on spacer pretty easily...just make sure to center the wheel when you torque down with the lug nuts.
If you need more, go with a 15MM front spacer and probably 20 to 25 rear dependent on how much clearance you have, if you're lowered and if you have rolled fenders.

Turbonut

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They are only 7" wide and 235/45-17 tires require 7.5" minimum width.
Actually no one seems to adhere to recommendations though.

rockstar143

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Well, if it's a stock base auto...
otherwise on them ice skates!

Jose Cruz

So wat size spacers would u recommend?? My tl is a 6spd base model so has the brembo calipers in the front , im sure the bak will clear the caliper but not in the front

rockstar143

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100mm

Turbonut

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Perfect timing-I needed a good laugh!!!!!!!!!

rockstar143

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well, he assumed that because you knew the specs on an RSX wheel you were also there when he test fit and could give him a legit measurement on how much more clearance he needed.
Just typical spoon feeding when in reality he's the only one that can feed US the answer to this question...and there may be others looking for that answer. Give, don't take!

thoiboi

You think 100mm will give too sunken a feel though? I was leaning towards 150mm just to be safe.


Oh and of course with extended studs... Because safety first

Turbonut

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Use flat washers, maybe 1/2" ID (small OD) over 3 of the studs to build up equally until the wheel clears the caliper by at least 3mm or @ 1/8" (Brembo Spec).
Anything over @ 5mm, then longer studs will be needed.

rockstar143

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I ran a 7mm and still got 7 turns of the lugnut, I think.
damn you and your serious response.

Turbonut

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Just thought I'd add, the flat washers are used for measurement only, not to be used as spacers when driving the car.
When wheel in correct position measure thickness of washers used and that will be the size of the spacer needed.

As above stated, 7mm used and no problem. Guess anything thicker, longer studs would be needed.

piggydog

Did you get these to fit?