255/40/17 i want BEEF and lowered on HR Springs

[Alberto521]

Hello y'all... i just bought some used HR springs from a friend for a great price, they drop between 1.5-1.8 inches.

My current wheel set up is: XXR 531 17x9 +35 wrapped on continental DWS 215 45 17... yes its stretched and i kind of hate it.

I stumbled uppon this picture of a fellow member here:

And i have to say that is the look i eventually want.

From what I read on that post he has 5mm spacers, and 255/40/17 but he didnt say if he was lowered or not. Any imput on this?

Also,is 255 too much for a 1.5-1.8 in drop?

And last question, some people say i need camber arms once i get the HR springs, but there was a thread from Honda-Tech stating that i don't...toe is what kills a tire, not camber... and i have a friend that manages a just tires and i get alligments done every6-8 months.

Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

 

[webby]

It'll wear the inside edge of the tire the greater the camber. The lower you go, the more the rear camber will go negative naturally. To correct that and to put the car back into factory spec range people use camber arms. This thread will prob be helpful
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/official-meaty-fitment-functional-thread.10100/

 

[derekfriedrice]

That's a lot of tire

 

[Alberto521]

I think I saw someone with 235 40 17, because I think 255 40 17 may be a little overkill , I just want the beefy look, I'm not digging my stretched look any more.

I went on ProCivic.com and camber arms are around $300, any other places for a better price than that?

 

[Michal006]

I think I saw someone with 235 40 17, because I think 255 40 17 may be a little overkill , I just want the beefy look, I'm not digging my stretched look any more.

I went on ProCivic.com and camber arms are around $300, any other places for a better price than that?

PM Procivic here for a discount. Also the only camber kits worth the money are SPC and Buddy Club.

 

[Feral]

This is the exact same set up I am going to be running. :O I'm happy someone else doing it. 2013 Tafetta White Si Sedan on 17x9 + 35 XXR 531's powdercoated white wrapped in 235/40/17 on H&R Sport Springs. I've heard it'll fit no problem. Anything bigger though I am not sure.

 

[Alberto521]

This is the exact same set up I am going to be running. :O I'm happy someone else doing it. 2013 Tafetta White Si Sedan on 17x9 + 35 XXR 531's powdercoated white wrapped in 235/40/17 on H&R Sport Springs. I've heard it'll fit no problem. Anything bigger though I am not sure.

Post pics here when u can!

 

[Dan1991]

I used to run 17x9 +30 on 235/40 with coilover ...... just a bit of camber and it fits like a charm and almost no stretch !!

 

[kennyjames]

255 is gonna be a HUGE tire and i doubt you will be able to fit them without looking stupid. i have azeni RT615s in 235/40/18 and they are mroe of a 255

 

[Dar-Dar]

255 is very doable on a 8.5" or wider wheel.

 

[Alberto521]

Well, I really like the way that black 4 door looks like from the first post lol I like the meaty look.

 

[jaminlogic]

255 is very doable. I was able to fit a 245 on larger rims without issues.

 

[Alberto521]

What about me being lowered tho? HR springs, 2 in front, 1.8 back

 

[Dutchmaster]

I want the same thing as you, I have the same springs, But im looking more into 235/40 Or 245/40.
I dont have a camber kit, My natural camber is at -2.1 in the rear and 0 in the front.
I dont really wanna go to a tire shop and pay to test fit used tires and drive around to see if i have problems.

 

[Dar-Dar]

I have 245 Pilot Super Sports on my 17x8 and I know I can put a 255/40 on it without any issues.

 

[Alberto521]

Yeah I've been checking the other thread too (link below OP) and I've seen some great setups, but a lot of people don't post their full specs, but this won't happen till next summer haha
this is how she sits now
215/45/17 , XXR 531 17x9 +35 lowered on HR springs

 

[Dutchmaster]

Doesnt look bad. I feel like your rear looks alil higher than mine though. Maybe it just needs time to settle.
I have the same tire specs with 17x9+42
I have better pics of the wheels, But here's a side pic from my build

 

[EdwarDallas]

What size 17" tire is needed to have the same overall height as stock so the speedometer is still accurate?

 

[webby]

to compare to your stock 18's you want - 225/45/17

What size 17" tire is needed to have the same overall height as stock so the speedometer is still accurate?

 

[dpetro1]

255 is gonna be a HUGE tire and i doubt you will be able to fit them without looking stupid. i have azeni RT615s in 235/40/18 and they are mroe of a 255

255/40/17 is less than 2% larger than stock so I don't really see a big problem with the overall tire size. The wheel width and offset is going to be more of the issue since the wheels will be sticking out a bit. A wide tire will likely rub the fender on his setup