Looking to get XXR's.... 0 offset or +15?

[slow-ep3]

Hey Guys, i think this is my first post, but anyway I am going to order some 16x8" XXR's but dont know if I should go with 15 offset or 0 offset. I know i can get them both to fit, but you need to really camber out the back with the 0 offset. This is my DD. What do you think?

[gamma6]

What wheel are u talking about? I have the
002s and i dd my ep no issues -4.5* of camber in the rear.... if ur talking about the 002s then def go for the 0 offset, the other offset looks whack

[slow-ep3]

I was looking at the 501's but I know alot of camber sucks in the rain for traction. My brother has 0 offest on his EF. Figured the 15 offset would still have a decent lip but less camber is needed

[slow-ep3]

any other opinions???

[ep3colin]

i ran 501's 16x8 +15, rolled the rear with no camber kits just natural camber from lowering

http://i52.tinypic.com/24vqqec.jpg

[nazzleman]

hey man if you are +15 is will fit the best i have xxrs 16x8 +15 but i put 195/45/r16s to stretch and no camber kit and rolled my fenders....

give you and idea http://www.flickr.com/photos/redline_ep3/6004014341/

[Blah1219]

i ran 501's 16x8 +15, rolled the rear with no camber kits just natural camber from lowering

http://i52.tinypic.com/24vqqec.jpg

That really looks damn clean! Makes me want to ditch my blue J-mags and jump onto some xxr 501's!

[JaydmEp3]

hey man if you are +15 is will fit the best i have xxrs 16x8 +15 but i put 195/45/r16s to stretch and no camber kit and rolled my fenders....

give you and idea http://www.flickr.com/photos/redline_ep3/6004014341/

jus took a look at ur vbp ep looks good bro..loven the stance and hfp lips..bump homie

[Blah1219]

hey man if you are +15 is will fit the best i have xxrs 16x8 +15 but i put 195/45/r16s to stretch and no camber kit and rolled my fenders....

give you and idea http://www.flickr.com/photos/redline_ep3/6004014341/

Im really confused how you are turbo and still on 195 tires.. Do you have much traction issues? Off topic, I know!

[slow-ep3]

any more pics??? Im thinking of the +15 now since the 0 offset probably gets bad traction in the rain with a ton of camber?

[MajorJones]

I have +0 offset and running -4.5 rear camber and -2.7 front camber with 205/40/16 and i live in the PNW, where it rains ALL the time. Plus its my DD, i have no issues..

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x240/StraightEpPower/forumphoto6-1.jpg

[slow-ep3]

I have +0 offset and running -4.5 rear camber and -2.7 front camber with 205/40/16 and i live in the PNW, where it rains ALL the time. Plus its my DD, i have no issues..

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x240/StraightEpPower/forumphoto6-1.jpg

Your car is the reason I am keeping mine! My favorite by far

[cjohnst]

I have +0 offset and running -4.5 rear camber and -2.7 front camber with 205/40/16 and i live in the PNW, where it rains ALL the time. Plus its my DD, i have no issues..

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x240/StraightEpPower/forumphoto6-1.jpg

That looks soooo good!

[civic sir f1]

am thinking of picking up a set of 501's my self. 0 offset looks good with the wide lip but i think the +15 is little better for daily driver
might be wrong. its just the camber in the rear am worried about. going thru tires. ep3colin's hatch looks good in his pic.

[civic sir f1]

gun metal 501 +15 are not available am having a tough time finding them. hope they come available soon. i have looked at the major brand stores and they are all out. this things must be popular?

[Satinsilver03]

I have +0 offset and running -4.5 rear camber and -2.7 front camber with 205/40/16 and i live in the PNW, where it rains ALL the time. Plus its my DD, i have no issues..

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x240/StraightEpPower/forumphoto6-1.jpg


Love the stance on this ep....that's the look I'm going for with the 16x8 xxr 531's..... You don't have a side shot of the car do ya???

On the flip side.... I know lots of ppl running 0 offset and they have no issues....

[MajorJones]

Love the stance on this ep....that's the look I'm going for with the 16x8 xxr 531's..... You don't have a side shot of the car do ya???

Sorry, I've been a ghost on here since i pulled the head on the EP.

It's blurry but here you are sir!
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x240/StraightEpPower/forumphoto3.jpg

[ep393]

Sweet! Nice ep brother!
What kind camber kit r you on?

[gtolio]

0 offset on a car that's suppose to have +45 offset wheels? :spit:

You kids crack me up.

[ep393]

0 offset on a car that's suppose to have +45 offset wheels? :spit:

You kids crack me up.

Who said there supposed to have +45 offset wheels?

[whatsvtec]

Honda did.....

GWTP!

[gtolio]

Who said there supposed to have +45 offset wheels?

gtfo, really?

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6203/facepalmms.jpg

[ep393]

Lol I was just asking hahaha
I never knew there was rules by
honda now in days haha

[civic sir f1]

finely found some 501 in gun metal now just need to save for the shoes. hope soon i can roll!

[Powers]

I actually just ordered up my xxr's. I got the 17x8.25 xxr 527's in matte bronze. They have a +25 offset and wrapped in 215/40r17 tires. When I got them on the car later this week Ill have to post up a pic. I looked it up and all you need to do is roll the fenders to get them to fit. Also camber is at stock specs for them. Google xxr 527 ep3.

[whatsvtec]

Damn, stock camber on the 527? I'm stoked...

[Powers]

Damn, stock camber on the 527? I'm stoked...

Yeaaaa man just make sure you roll those fenders if you havent already. I have to get that done before I drop it on the coilovers.

[whatsvtec]

Yeaaaa man just make sure you roll those fenders if you havent already. I have to get that done before I drop it on the coilovers.

I had the rear fenders shaved when I got dropped, those should be no problem :D Do the fronts need a roll?

[Powers]

I had the rear fenders shaved when I got dropped, those should be no problem :D Do the fronts need a roll?

Shouldnt need anything up front. Atleast from what what I researched.

[Escobar]

Shouldnt need anything up front. Atleast from what what I researched.

How about if you're on HFP kit and 215/45/17? Or do you need to roll fenders regardless? I've been looking at the 527's for awhile but couldn't find any info if it will fit or not.

[civic sir f1]

if on hfp kit u should be ok if ur not going to slam it to the ground. if ur going to leave it hfp hight then ur ok. the problem is when u slam it to the floor.

[Powers]

Just put the 527's on and I must say....its a perfect fit. I was wrong about the stock camber it looks like once I lower it it will need a very little amount of so little it might not even be noticable.

[Escobar]

Picsss!!!!

[egul44]

Picsss ??
Just put the 527's on and I must say....its a perfect fit. I was wrong about the stock camber it looks like once I lower it it will need a very little amount of so little it might not even be noticable.

[Powers]

Picsss!!!!

Working on it right now. They wont be the best I dont own a camera or have the money to get one....every dime I get goes into the ep3 or my V8 jeep wrangler.

[Powers]

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a422/yjkid95/ep3xxr527sfront.jpg

[Powers]

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a422/yjkid95/ep3xxr527srear.jpg

Deffinetly need my tein coilovers to come in to be hella flush.

[whatsvtec]

http://i1034.photobucket.com/albums/a422/yjkid95/ep3xxr527srear.jpg

Deffinetly need my tein coilovers to come in to be hella flush.


Get low! Those wheels look good, you ended up going with the 527 in +25 right?

[Powers]

Get low! Those wheels look good, you ended up going with the 527 in +25 right?

Yessir. Im only going to lower it maybe a inch and a half two inches max.

[whatsvtec]

Good luck! I can't wait to see what happens with my car, still waiting on wheels and a last few parts.

[Coldth1]

Monster jams!!!!http://www.coches-es.com/noticias/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/hdcv-mt_2.jpg

[slow-ep3]

I ended up getting the 16" 002's with 0 offset. Ill have pics once they are on. I have my racelands all the way down,so i migh need to raise it up since I will have a smaller overall tire diameter

[charles]

Deffinetly need my tein coilovers to come in to be hella flush.


Yessir. Im only going to lower it maybe a inch and a half two inches max.

nope. you have to go lower to be "hella flush"

[Powers]

nope. you have to go lower to be "hella flush"

Shit really? Im trying to get flush without scraping over ever bump in the road.

[charles]

Shit really? Im trying to get flush without scraping over ever bump in the road.

Well its all up to you really. But if you want it to be "hella flush" its gotta be lower than a 2 inch drop. But than again, I'm not that into that stuff, I'm just regurgitating what I see online for the standards on hella flush

[whatsvtec]

Just do what looks good to you.

[Powers]

Im more of a function over form guy. So It looks like Im not going to meet the standards of hella flush. I heard that if you go to much lower then a inch that it throws the suspensions geometery off and Im trying to get it ready for the track.

[whatsvtec]

If you're trying to head for the track, you should probably have bought a more reserved offset, wider tires and drop it on something more/better than springs or racelands.

[gtolio]

If you're trying to head for the track, you should probably have bought a more reserved offset, wider tires and drop it on something more/better than springs or racelands.

This.

[Powers]

If you're trying to head for the track, you should probably have bought a more reserved offset, wider tires and drop it on something more/better than springs or racelands.

Well then I guess this is one of those live and learn situations. Coming from building a wrangler to this makes me quite a newb. But I havent even ordered anything to lower it just yet. I was thinking tein super street coilovers with upper pillowball mounts keep in mind it is still a dd. But id like to have a little fun at the track every now and then.

[whatsvtec]

It's alright man, like your sig says, It's a work in progress. Same goes for everyone, and I've had my fair share of learning experiences. Usually track set-ups will cost a lot and you're looking at more and more parts to upgrade.

[civic sir f1]

501s right now are not available been waiting on them they do look nice.