So as I am putting on my ej8, I realize they are rubbing on my calipers. I did some research and realized that I either need to shave the calipers or get some wheels spacers. Just a thought, has anyone just put some small spacers or washers in there instead of spending money on spacers. Now, I'm not a cheap ass, but it'd be nice to be able to do it with something smaller. Anyways, anybody know any details on that? Also, wtf? lol. does the civic hx have smaller calipers or what?
hx wheels on my ej8
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well im not sure bout the washers and stuff working on the car, but my buddy bought some wheel spacers from autozone or advanced auto i forget which one for pretty cheap and they were lightweight if thats what you r worried about when you mentioned something smaller
It's this simple, the Ex model has the larger brakes than the Hx, hence why they won't clear.
IIRC, you need a 5mm spacer.
Wheels spacers are. Daangerous thing if u don't have extended studs
When I put my hx wheels it only took about ten min each side of grinding I dnt suggest spacers they aren't any good for the weight of u vehicle just grab a grinder and have at ir
When I put my hx wheels it only took about ten min each side of grinding I dnt suggest spacers they aren't any good for the weight of u vehicle just grab a grinder and have at ir
theres more than one way to skin a cat. He can either buy spacers or grind, Honestly im not going to put my life in the hands of some quality control dude in china making cheap a** spacer that might break, If he gets the nice spacers there like $40 a piece i wouldnt spend that money to put hx wheels on. Dude its fairly easy just grind a little bit off then rub a crayon on the guard put wheels on and spin. Where ever the crayon was rubbed off of the gear is where it is still touching and continue to grind that spot. Or just buy spacers and put more stress on ur studs than what the factory calls for, Its your life your car bro I just giving MHO but alotta other foums suggest grinding
Why would you SHAVE an element that stops your car? This has always baffled why people do this.
If you absolutely must have HX wheels, do spacers with extended studs. Might be spending a bit more money, but at least the car is built correctly, and SAFELY; for yourself and others.
If you absolutely must have HX wheels, do spacers with extended studs. Might be spending a bit more money, but at least the car is built correctly, and SAFELY; for yourself and others.
if you have ever done it you would realize you are not shaving the caliper or any moving part of the vehicle it is the bracket the touches and honestly ur only shaving off 5mm or less of space off of the bracket nothing wrong thereso idk spend money and have it the un stock way with less threads on lug nuts just like only using the tip of ur d*** to f***. I grinded and it worked out perfect
I was thinking the same thing.
And that's the way to do it. I did the same thing as you without realizing it. Then I came to the conclusion that those wheels are too much work to try to make them fit, when they aren't even they're not even worth it.
What???
you grind the bracket not the caliper
wheel spacer put strain on the middle of stud because wheels dont sit flush with hub because of the spacer
I got mine for free plus they were crazy lite in weight compared to my jmags
I know exactly what happens; it was your horrible grammar, lack of punctuation, and Ebonics that you used to not allow me to know what you said.
Who cares how light they are. It's an EX, it's slow no matter what.
Better gas mileage ftwI know exactly what happens; it was your horrible grammar, lack of punctuation, and Ebonics that you used to not allow me to know what you said.
Who cares how light they are. It's an EX, it's slow no matter what.
lol TROLL why u mad huh????? Im just helping this kid out why are you so mad and bashing me??? I apologize if my grammar is not perfect enough for you or my use of ebonics is understandable by you I apologize my good SIR have a nice dayI know exactly what happens; it was your horrible grammar, lack of punctuation, and Ebonics that you used to not allow me to know what you said.
Who cares how light they are. It's an EX, it's slow no matter what.
i actually did notice my gas mileage did get a little better plus the ride was smoother seeing as how i wasn't on such this tires also weight it everything in cars thats why ppl gut out entire cars
LOL..... dude, She's a chick. Not a sir....