4 lugs, and 5 lugs

[NewCar]

I heard that the civic si and type r have 4 and 5 lugs respectively. Does this make a difference? I wouldn't think it make a difference at all.

[team ERA 5]

purchasing rims YEA.....wider selection with the 5 lugs

[Mr.02BlackSIguY]

5 lugs looks better i think.. nuthin wrong with 4 lugs though

[Spoon]

its not the fact that it looks better, but it helps in 60-0 braking distance and i believe accelleration as well

[Mugen Power]

I've read that with 5 lugs, the wheels are a bit more stable at high speeds, since the pentagonal 5 lug arrangement is more evenly distributed than the square 4 lug pattern.

[chunky]

Originally posted by team ERA 5
purchasing rims YEA.....wider selection with the 5 lugs

the wheels i wanted only came in a 4x100 lug pattern for the size i wanted. so that is debatable.


Originally posted by Spoon
its not the fact that it looks better, but it helps in 60-0 braking distance and i believe accelleration as well

that's not true at all. 5-lug has only one advantage, it has higher torque handling capabilities.


Originally posted by Mugen Power
I've read that with 5 lugs, the wheels are a bit more stable at high speeds, since the pentagonal 5 lug arrangement is more evenly distributed than the square 4 lug pattern.

The bit about high speed stability is untrue. the weight of the wheel will mask the somewhat more ideal arrangement of the 5 lug pattern. The balance of the wheel is the main concern as far as high speed stability goes. The lugs are so close to the hub that they have almost zero effect relative to the outer rim of the wheel/tire

[minimay7]

Well, for cars that are under 240 horses and 3,000lbs.... I dont' think having 4 or 5 lugs make that much difference...

[goy091]

it has nothing to do with looks, the Type R's have larger brake calipers and rotors.

[minimay7]

King Motorsports' Si had the 5 lug conversion.
Enyone knows how this is achieved? Is there an actual after market conversion kit available?

[jaydub]

Originally posted by minimay7
King Motorsports' Si had the 5 lug conversion.
Enyone knows how this is achieved? Is there an actual after market conversion kit available? It's a pretty extensive conversion. From what I was told by Pitcrew racing, you have to get the CTR setup, because the one from the RSX is just different enough where it won't fit.

[SHAKEnBAKE]

Originally posted by minimay7
Well, for cars that are under 240 horses and 3,000lbs.... I dont' think having 4 or 5 lugs make that much difference...
Yes, I agree with you.:)