Wheel Fitment Considerations: F vs R Offset (when does this become significant)?

[Tw1stedlog1k]

Exciting! Did Andy provide any renders?

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[ABPDE5]

Exciting! Did Andy provide any renders?

Not yet. I put an order in for the wheels first, so we could get the ball moving.

We're discussing center cap options now.

 

[Unity Performance]

Very valid concerns, I initially had the similar concerns but I took the plunge anyway, because YOLO. I know our region isn't known for glass-smooth roads but overall I haven't had many issues and generally avoid steep inclines and steep parking lot entrances.

I did run a 275/35 initially (pictures below) but ran into some slight issues with rubbing. I feel that a 37 to 40 offset would have worked out great though, if sticking with 9.5" wide. Admittedly, I found that a 35 profile was a bit too dull for my tastes in terms of sharpness and response. Nothing major but just enough. I've been on 275/30 ever since and haven't looked back. So now I have practically brand new tires sitting in my shed. It might be time for us to have another meet over a couple of brews!

I believe @lumper runs a 25mm spacer setup on stock height, stock wheels and a 275/35 tire with no issues. @lumper would you have some pictures you could share?

Also, yes you can correct the speedometer reading with Hondata.

Trying out 19’s after 10+ sets of 18’s in the last 9 years of Honda ownership, and this is one of the setups that inspired me

19x10 +40 Rays ZE40 with 275/30, lowered on H&R as well. Should be mounted end of next month as we transition to Spring weather

 

[ABPDE5]

@Tw1stedlog1k what are you running for stems / TPMS? OEM?

 

[Tw1stedlog1k]

Yes OEM (I believe they're made by Continental?).

 

[whtciv2k]

Trying out 19’s after 10+ sets of 18’s in the last 9 years of Honda ownership, and this is one of the setups that inspired me

19x10 +40 Rays ZE40 with 275/30, lowered on H&R as well. Should be mounted end of next month as we transition to Spring weather

not enough 19” wheel pics for the ITS. Would love to see post install

 

[Victorofhavoc]

Yes OEM (I believe they're made by Continental?).

Yes, oem is continental. When you buy from Honda you get a plastic Honda baggy with a plastic continental baggy inside. 4 sensors makes for 8 baggies for the fish

 

[ABPDE5]

Do you know if I need to pick up #22 separately? I would assume it's included in #19 given the diagram.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

Do you know if I need to pick up #22 separately? I would assume it's included in #19 given the diagram.

Nope! It all comes together.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

Nope! It all comes together.

I will also note, it's not a screw in style valve, it's a clamp style. This means you don't screw a sensor onto the valve where you can position it in different ways, but instead you put the valve through, hold the sensor where it needs to be and then tighten to torque spec. You MUST follow torque spec here or the sensor or valve could easily be damaged. A third of an ugga-dugga is not a spec . I do not trust typical tire shops on this... I do this part myself. I would not let a shop "replace the valve core" as part of their installation service unless yours is damaged. I forget the exact service life, but it's something like 80k miles...

 

[ABPDE5]

I will also note, it's not a screw in style valve, it's a clamp style. This means you don't screw a sensor onto the valve where you can position it in different ways, but instead you put the valve through, hold the sensor where it needs to be and then tighten to torque spec. You MUST follow torque spec here or the sensor or valve could easily be damaged. A third of an ugga-dugga is not a spec . I do not trust typical tire shops on this... I do this part myself. I would not let a shop "replace the valve core" as part of their installation service unless yours is damaged. I forget the exact service life, but it's something like 80k miles...

Do you happen to have the torque spec handy?

 

[Victorofhavoc]

Do you happen to have the torque spec handy?

I do not, but I do recall it's written on the baggy or in the conti instruction sheet. It's not a lot! Like 7 or 8Nm. About 1/4th what I typically consider "hand tight".

 

[ABPDE5]

I do not, but I do recall it's written on the baggy or in the conti instruction sheet. It's not a lot! Like 7 or 8Nm. About 1/4th what I typically consider "hand tight".

Easy enough. It's not on the torque specs doc I have

As always, appreciate your insight / feedback.

 

[Tw1stedlog1k]

Victor with the low down!

@ABPDE5 also a good time to clean and ceramic coat the new wheels while they're fresh. Then mount the sensors yourself as Vic suggested.

 

[ABPDE5]

Victor with the low down!

@ABPDE5 also a good time to clean and ceramic coat the new wheels while they're fresh. Then mount the sensors yourself as Vic suggested.

That's the plan!

On the fence re: tires... thinking I will just roll the dice and hope 295 PS4S fit (might need to pull the pins and max camber). Wheels will be 19x10.5 et 48.

I know a 285 fits on a 45 offset without pulling the pins.

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