2023 Integra w/ Eibach springs, wheels next

[Erick4hun]

What’s up my people. Thought I share my integra with y'all, get your opinions, and answer any questions that I can.

My ‘23 integra is now on eibach lowering springs and I’m loving the drop. My streets are messy so I feel like this gives it a good drop without slamming it. Would I ever swap to coilovers? Most likely, so I can play with the adjustment, but for now, I’m enjoying it. The springs still needs to settle in a bit, but ride is almost identical to stock. No camber arms so I do have a slight bit of camber, which I honestly don’t mind. Maybe I’ll add this in the future.

Now as for wheels, I’ve been doing some playing around with sizing, offset, all that fun stuff. Originally I was thinking an 18x9.5 +30 with 225/40/18 tires, which should fit without any issues (I’ve seen 11th gen civics run this, and I believe integra wheel spacing runs pretty close to this if not the same). Lately the thought of pushing it to the limit has come to mind, and I’m now considering a 19x9.5 +30 with a 225/40/18 or a 225/35/18 if needed. I’m not trying to roll fenders so any thoughts on this concept. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone run either specs on these wheels.

But anyways, here’s some pics. I’m thinking about adding wheel spacers until my wheels get ordered and made (4 months minimum wait). I’m thinking 25mm all around since I don’t want to deal with the factory studs hitting the A-spec wheels.

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[Frenzal]

225 tires seems a bit narrow to me on 9.5" wheels.

 

[Erick4hun]

225 tires seems a bit narrow to me on 9.5" wheels.

Forgot to mention, I'm planning to run a bit of stretch. 225/40 on a 9.5 is considered a stage 1 stretch and is pretty common actually. My main concern is going up 18" diam to 19".

 

[StingertimeNC]

wow! I would never go below a 265 on a 9.5 inch rim 225 is good for a 8 inch wide rim. I guess if you wanted some stretch a 255, but not less than that. wouldn't look right. (all my opinion of course) I have no idea if you can actually a stretch out a 225 or a 235 tire.

 

[Erick4hun]

wow! I would never go below a 265 on a 9.5 inch rim 225 is good for a 8 inch wide rim. I guess if you wanted some stretch a 255, but not less than that. wouldn't look right. (all my opinion of course) I have no idea if you can actually a stretch out a 225 or a 235 tire.

Can’t argue with your take, of course a stretched tire is not something companies will ever recommend. I’d say 245 would be the standard for a 9.5 (245mm = 9.6” wide). For reference, here’s some 225/40 on 9.5”. The stretch is definitely seen, and I get it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Nce to see it in pics. I would have thought it would look worse than that. I guess it's do-able on the street.

 

[Roadtripper]

Your ride quality, performance and wheel protection is really going to suffer

 

[nawfoo]

I think 19 inch wheels are too big for the car and throws off the speedometer. Plus one pothole with thin tires will ruin your day.

 

[Erick4hun]

I think 19 inch wheels are too big for the car and throws off the speedometer. Plus one pothole with thin tires will ruin your day.

Good take. I’m now considering the same thing. I’m adding spacers this weekend and I’m sure that’ll push me to go with an 18x9.5 once I see the wheel gap.

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