velox vx-8

94civic · 04-29-2002, 12:23 PM

i ordered these rims yesterday and i wanted to know if i will rub with these. i got them in 17"x7.5" and a 215/40/17 size tire the car will also be dropped about 2-2.5". will i rub with this setup. also anyone know the offset on these rims. i cna't find it anywhere.

94civic · 04-29-2002, 12:27 PM

i got these rims in the same color. let me know how you think the rims would look like on my car. btw my car is black.

http://www.veloxperformance.com/products/vx-8-gm.gif

SleeperTeg · 04-29-2002, 01:52 PM

Call the distributor to find out what the offset is. I have the same size wheel/tire with 44 offset and it is tight..... They will have an even closer tolerance when she goes down about an inch. Have about 1/4 inch between my rear tires and the trailing arms. Also need to roll my rear fender lips.

igo4bmx · 04-29-2002, 08:53 PM

i had those rims but never put them on cuz everyone told me i would rub no matter what, unless i roll my fenders.. so i sold them

94civic · 04-30-2002, 03:05 PM

what size were the rims?

asnrefugee · 05-06-2002, 08:47 AM

off set is 42 i think.
I was wondering if they will rub?
I got fenderflares so I'm just hoping it won't because i'm getting a set of vx-k.
They come in 7, and 7.5 inches.
Does the width make any difference.
And what tire size will be needed for the 7 inch and the 7.5 inch.

igo4bmx · 05-06-2002, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by asnrefugee
off set is 42 i think.
I was wondering if they will rub?
I got fenderflares so I'm just hoping it won't because i'm getting a set of vx-k.
They come in 7, and 7.5 inches.
Does the width make any difference.
And what tire size will be needed for the 7 inch and the 7.5 inch.

i believe the offset is fine but beig it is soo wide, the inner control arm will rub against the rim.. i just talked to some guy who had that problem, and it only works if he leaves the camber to be negative, which is also bad. he grinded at his upper arm in the rear to relieve that problem.

EL'ation · 05-06-2002, 01:08 PM

your tire is too wide and doesn't match the stock height either.
Get 205/40/17.

asnrefugee · 05-23-2002, 09:36 AM

You say that the inner control arm will rub. I have fender flares and was wonder if wheel spacers will fix that problem?

igo4bmx · 05-23-2002, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by asnrefugee
You say that the inner control arm will rub. I have fender flares and was wonder if wheel spacers will fix that problem?

yeah that could help

94civic · 05-23-2002, 09:39 AM

i cancelled the order on these rims cause they are backordered for 3 weeks and now i'm getting the vx-8 b1 limited edition in 18x7.5 with some kumho 225/40/18 tires.

asnrefugee · 05-24-2002, 01:41 AM

What is the offset on the velox vx-8 b1?
Did you put them on yet?
Did they rub?

toolowintegra · 05-24-2002, 05:36 PM

225/40/18??????? apparently you didn't read the advice in the post above that said 215/40/17 is both taller and wider than the civic's stock configeration...... if you want 18's i would go with 215/35/18..... if you go with 225/40's you will be very sorry..... way too tall and way too wide...... big mistake.....and unless you have a huge kit your car is gonna look like your preparing to go off roading..... good luck

Beyond Imagination · 05-24-2002, 08:48 PM

i'm using 205/50/15 40 offset on slipstreams right now dropped on Tein's an i'm rubbin' on turns ... don't know how you guys get away with 18's ...

piscorpio · 05-26-2002, 03:40 PM

You should research this stuff BEFORE you order the parts! You dont want to throw money away on stuff thats gonna give you problems.

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