fitting XXR 527s 18?

[Shadow1]

I'm not saying that they're total crap... just that everyone makes such a big deal about these bargain basement wheels just because they come in wrong offsets.
"I wear a size 9 shoe, but check out my new Bobos! They cost me $30 and they're a size FIFTEEN!!!"

Lol. Oh ok. Well they would be better if every kid with a civic wouldn't get them in 0 offsets and slam their cars with mad crazy camber then no one would really have a problem with them. Lol.

[cincy90h22]

did you had work done on the fenders or just stock??? depending on that is that some people rub and other dont, thats why i will add fender flares and cut the stock fenders for clearance like i said the worst that can happen is that it wont work and i would sell the wheels.

my fenders were stock, nothing touched. The wheels were 18x7.5 and a pretty high offset, so they actually fit, and tucked very nicely because the offset wasnt crazy low. 35 profile tires arent cheap either, I went through less than a summer on them and they were gone, sold them and bought 17s. You will crank your coilovers down as low as they can (thus becoming unsafe) just to get that slammed stance. Ive been there.

I'm NOT bashing you, your ride, or your opinion like some of the other guys on this thread. I dont want you to make a 600-700 mistake (i paid 2200 for my Rims!). I like xxrs, I currently own a few sets, love them. Affordable, many width/offsets to dial in your stance just right. Great finishes, clear doesnt peel off after a few seasons, like every enkie/konig set Ive ever seen.

If you want mad negative camber go for it, Im not a hypocrite, I ride daily with -4 all the way around on my vw (18x8.5/9.5 et 15) however that doesnt even compare to a CB. On my CB (not a daily driver) camber is approx -7ish maybe more. Im not into speed, like you, low and slow is safer IF your set up is right.

Be realistic when choosing your 'perfect' wheel setup. Do what makes you happy, honesty though do not put 18x9.75 et 20. Go with 17x8 if your going for lower offset, and daily driving it. The only way I would do a 9in wide wheel is if, like you said, fender flares. Do some searching on those before you get your hopes up, hear they are hard to find these days.

[cincy90h22]

Don't get adapters. For one, you'll be pushing the wheel further out, seriously reducing fender clearance. And two, you'll be putting pretty severe stress on your hub and wheel bearing. If you don't snap something off, you'll probably wreck the bearing. Plus, how does a 5 lug adapter work, anyway? Where do the 4 studs go? Is the adapter going to push the wheel out far enough that the studs don't make contact?

I have adapters on my VW, they are not 4 to 5 lug, I dont even think they make those. You mount the adapter on the existing studs, and low profile lug nuts. Then grind/cut off the excess stut, assuring that you grind it flat to the adapter, otherwise your wheel wont mount on straight and you'll have hella problems then lol. Ive had them for over 3 years and have never replaced a bearing because of it.

This should show you, not only difference of opinion/lack of experience, but also the honda and vw worlds are completely different. Lots of people in the vw world use spacers and adapters to get that 'perfect stance'. Does that mean they are wrong for doing it, or we are more right for not? Neither. If you take the proper precautions, make sure your bearings and other suspension components are good since CB7s are 20+ years old now, youll be fine. Its just as important as making sure your lug nuts are properly torqued, as it is that you buckle your seatbelt before you drive off.

p.s Im not telling every yoohoo out there to slam their car, with as wide of an adapter and as much negative camber as possible. Im only saying that you can get stance safely.

[Ravens_CB7]

thanks to everybody for all your comments,help,and advice on anything about what we are talking here. i will for sure follow your advice and help and do lots of research on parts and info on how to make it work properly and safely. and too to keep you updated in any info or parts that i would find. big thanks!!!!!!!!

[tommi]

.how's that possible??

this is how he did it...

1. scam people of their money on this forum
2. use that stolen money and buy stuff for your car
3. profit...

[Ravens_CB7]

this is how he did it...

1. scam people of their money on this forum
2. use that stolen money and buy stuff for your car
3. profit...

haha i dont know the story about this guy but did read what he did, that sucks and is messed up but i would never do that........if anything i would be the one scammed lmao!!!

[91_CB7_Sedan]

I'm running 16x9 0* front and 16x8 0* in the rear, fender's pulled to the max, coilover's, and a full (not ebay) camber kit, front and rear.

I'm running 195/45-16 all around, and after my alignment my last set of tires lasted me over 60,000 miles. just saying...

[Ravens_CB7]

I'm running 16x9 0* front and 16x8 0* in the rear, fender's pulled to the max, coilover's, and a full (not ebay) camber kit, front and rear.

I'm running 195/45-16 all around, and after my alignment my last set of tires lasted me over 60,000 miles. just saying...

wow thats crazy and good for you that the tires lasted you that much ronald_typeR was rolling on misters 17x9 +20 and not camber or just a little but he has the fender flares haha

[cincy90h22]

I'm running 16x9 0* front and 16x8 0* in the rear, fender's pulled to the max, coilover's, and a full (not ebay) camber kit, front and rear.

I'm running 195/45-16 all around, and after my alignment my last set of tires lasted me over 60,000 miles. just saying...

would love to see pics of this wheel set up lol.. 9in in front, 8in in rear? why?

[deevergote]

The only reason I could ever imagine a front wheel that wide would be for maximum traction with a super high horsepower FWD drag car!

[cincy90h22]

The only reason I could ever imagine a front wheel that wide would be for maximum traction with a super high horsepower FWD drag car!

based on his members ride... thats not the case. lol

[MortsAccord]

I'm running 16x9 0* front and 16x8 0* in the rear, fender's pulled to the max, coilover's, and a full (not ebay) camber kit, front and rear.

I'm running 195/45-16 all around, and after my alignment my last set of tires lasted me over 60,000 miles. just saying...

I call bullshit. 195 on a 9 inch wide lasting 60k ?? Let alone that it would even fit correctly past a 7" rim. And you say you stuck it on a 9" rim while it lasted 60k miles... Yea. So full of it

[deevergote]

195/45/15 on a 9" wide wheel:





...and what you should probably expect when doing an extreme stretch. THIS is why I so severely criticize serious camber, low offset, crazy spacers, tire stretch... because IF if fails, you will most likely crash.

[Ravens_CB7]

thats crazy!!!!^^^ haha i wouldnt go that streched lol 205s or 225s would be better imo.

[91_CB7_Sedan]

would love to see pics of this wheel set up lol.. 9in in front, 8in in rear? why?

B/c I'm fwd, why would I want more rubber in the back? LOL