Let's talk Type S fitment. (wheels, tires & suspension)

[Integra23]

I'm normally not one to spend money on wheels.. those BBS do look nice.
Anyone thinking about sticking with the 19s and going 265/35/19 or 275/35/19? I know it will raise the car about 3/4" off the ground. I'm thinking this could be offset with lowering springs bringing back down but at the same time having the wheel fill the actual gap. Thoughts?

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[ZeroGSR]

I'm normally not one to spend money on wheels.. those BBS do look nice.
Anyone thinking about sticking with the 19s and going 265/35/19 or 275/35/19? I know it will raise the car about 3/4" off the ground. I'm thinking this could be offset with lowering springs bringing back down but at the same time having the wheel fill the actual gap. Thoughts?

My plan is 275/30/19 which obviously is more conservative compared to your examples. I know at least one FL5 person is running 265/35/19, they like it but you then have to becareful with any spacer/lowering springs. Not sure if they posted photos, but you could check. I honestly wouldn't mind more vertical clearance while filling the wheel wells, but don't really want to mess with the gearing/speedo either.

My 15mm spacers are on the way, looking at this setup I probably should have done 20mm in the back but oh well.

 

[Integra23]

My plan is 275/30/19 which obviously is more conservative compared to your examples. I know at least one FL5 person is running 265/35/19, they like it but you then have to becareful with any spacer/lowering springs. Not sure if they posted photos, but you could check. I honestly wouldn't mind more vertical clearance while filling the wheel wells, but don't really want to mess with the gearing/speedo either.

My 15mm spacers are on the way, looking at this setup I probably should have done 20mm in the back but oh well.

I have only ran 2mm spacers on a car. Those adapters/spacers intimidate me some. Are they safe at high speeds and fast cornering?

 

[ZeroGSR]

I have only ran 2mm spacers on a car. Those adapters/spacers intimidate me some. Are they safe at high speeds and fast cornering?

I have done larger spacers, but only on German cars where you use extended studs. No issues at Auto-X, never tracked though. I would remove for track work, mostly to minimize damage if I do any unintended off roading.... Plus not being able to check internal lug torque easily. Hubcentric spacers should be fine though, just a little more work to install.

 

[VtecBuddy]

I'm normally not one to spend money on wheels.. those BBS do look nice.
Anyone thinking about sticking with the 19s and going 265/35/19 or 275/35/19? I know it will raise the car about 3/4" off the ground. I'm thinking this could be offset with lowering springs bringing back down but at the same time having the wheel fill the actual gap. Thoughts?

This will throw off your speedometer and make your gearing taller, so the car will feel slower.

 

[Integra23]

This will throw off your speedometer and make your gearing taller, so the car will feel slower.

All about that mpg

 

[ZeroGSR]

I ordered the Bonoss spacers from China last Thursday afternoon. They took an extra day to confirm sizing with me, then shipped them out. They are arriving today! Less than a week with free shipping from China is insane.

 

[XYR03]

Fitment is perfect! BBS looks great!

 

[Integra23]

My plan is 275/30/19 which obviously is more conservative compared to your examples. I know at least one FL5 person is running 265/35/19, they like it but you then have to becareful with any spacer/lowering springs. Not sure if they posted photos, but you could check. I honestly wouldn't mind more vertical clearance while filling the wheel wells, but don't really want to mess with the gearing/speedo either.

My 15mm spacers are on the way, looking at this setup I probably should have done 20mm in the back but oh well.

Are you staying with the stock wheels?

 

[dmd2005]

Excellent info from System Motorsports for FL5 that will pertain to DE5 as well. I messaged Thomson Ho the owner of System Motorsport and he mentioned the FL5 blog would be the same for DE5 being the same chassis.

https://www.systemmotorsports.blog/...ent-thread-system-motorsports-updated-8312022

 

[nix6speed]

@garyna - did you lower the car after or still at stock height? Looks great!

 

[garyna]

@garyna - did you lower the car after or still at stock height? Looks great!

Still at stock height, no plans to lower.

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