Other Wheel Spacers?

gregorwilson · 21st May 2012, 11:13

Hi everyone,

So i have 16" alloys on my civic. At the moment, bigger wheels are out of the picture, i just can't afford them.

I was wondering what some wheel spacers would look like on my car, i don't like how the arches stick out over the wheels - if u know what i mean.

Also, how do i deal with my insurance if i do fit them.

Thanks!

Revs FN2 · 21st May 2012, 11:20

I had some Eibach 15mm spacers fitted on Friday. They're good, well engineered and make the wheels fill the arches... BUT... they do cause the wheels to catch the plastic arch liner when going over speed bumps. But mine are 18", 16" will be less likely to catch.

I can take a pic if you want?..

You should declare them to your insurer.

Revs FN2 · 21st May 2012, 11:26

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gregorwilson · 21st May 2012, 11:26

A pic would be great!

Do u think it will look ok with the 16" or do u think it will look stupid.

Thanks.

Revs FN2 · 21st May 2012, 11:27

It improves any size wheel IMO. Just gives the car a wider stance and the arches, particularly at the rear, don't overhang the wheels like they did.

androo · 21st May 2012, 11:27

Revs_fn2 is yiur car lowered?

Scotty182 · 21st May 2012, 11:28

I've got a set of 'H&R 20MM Hubcentric Spacers' on the rear

The look great, have massively improved the stance, run on 17" alloys without catching the arches

gregorwilson · 21st May 2012, 11:29

Scotty, any chance of a pic?

Cheers.

Revs FN2 · 21st May 2012, 11:29

@androo; yup, 25mm Eibach's

Just as a comparison, here's the car before the spacers from a similar angle..

and with again..

gregorwilson · 21st May 2012, 11:31

You don't see the inside of the arch as much. Looks great.

Did your insurance go up?

Scotty182 · 21st May 2012, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregorwilson

Scotty, any chance of a pic?

Cheers.

I've put some on here somewhere, but i can't find them for the life of me

I'll stick them up tonight when i get in for you pal !

Revs FN2 · 21st May 2012, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregorwilson

You don't see the inside of the arch as much. Looks great.

Did your insurance go up?

Hard to say really

gregorwilson · 21st May 2012, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty182

I've put some on here somewhere, but i can't find them for the life of me

I'll stick them up tonight when i get in for you pal !

That would be great! Thanks very much.

21st May 2012, 11:13	#1 (permalink)
gregorwilson Supporter Car: 2006 1.8 ES 5 Door, Black Join Date: 12th March 2012 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 198 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (1)	Wheel Spacers? Hi everyone, So i have 16" alloys on my civic. At the moment, bigger wheels are out of the picture, i just can't afford them. I was wondering what some wheel spacers would look like on my car, i don't like how the arches stick out over the wheels - if u know what i mean. Also, how do i deal with my insurance if i do fit them. Thanks!

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21st May 2012, 11:20	#2 (permalink)
Revs FN2 aka Paul Join Date: 14th April 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 2,504 Thanks given: 690 Thanked 494 Times in 425 Posts iTrader: (7)	I had some Eibach 15mm spacers fitted on Friday. They're good, well engineered and make the wheels fill the arches... BUT... they do cause the wheels to catch the plastic arch liner when going over speed bumps. But mine are 18", 16" will be less likely to catch. I can take a pic if you want?.. You should declare them to your insurer.

21st May 2012, 11:26	#3 (permalink)
Revs FN2 aka Paul Join Date: 14th April 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 2,504 Thanks given: 690 Thanked 494 Times in 425 Posts iTrader: (7)	IMAG0137.jpg IMAG0138.jpg

21st May 2012, 11:26	#4 (permalink)
gregorwilson Supporter Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 ES 5 Door, Black Join Date: 12th March 2012 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 198 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (1)	A pic would be great! Do u think it will look ok with the 16" or do u think it will look stupid. Thanks.

21st May 2012, 11:27	#5 (permalink)
Revs FN2 aka Paul Join Date: 14th April 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 2,504 Thanks given: 690 Thanked 494 Times in 425 Posts iTrader: (7)	It improves any size wheel IMO. Just gives the car a wider stance and the arches, particularly at the rear, don't overhang the wheels like they did.

21st May 2012, 11:27	#6 (permalink)
androo Car: 2007 CTR, Black Join Date: 6th November 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 164 Thanks given: 28 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (1)	Revs_fn2 is yiur car lowered?

21st May 2012, 11:28	#7 (permalink)
Scotty182 Civinfo Wind Up Merchant Car: 56' 2.2, 5 door, 195bhp Join Date: 24th July 2010 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,367 Thanks given: 24 Thanked 212 Times in 195 Posts iTrader: (4)	I've got a set of 'H&R 20MM Hubcentric Spacers' on the rear The look great, have massively improved the stance, run on 17" alloys without catching the arches

21st May 2012, 11:29	#8 (permalink)
gregorwilson Supporter Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 ES 5 Door, Black Join Date: 12th March 2012 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 198 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (1)	Scotty, any chance of a pic? Cheers.

21st May 2012, 11:29	#9 (permalink)
Revs FN2 aka Paul Join Date: 14th April 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 2,504 Thanks given: 690 Thanked 494 Times in 425 Posts iTrader: (7)	@androo; yup, 25mm Eibach's Just as a comparison, here's the car before the spacers from a similar angle.. and with again..

21st May 2012, 11:31	#10 (permalink)
gregorwilson Supporter Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 ES 5 Door, Black Join Date: 12th March 2012 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 198 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (1)	You don't see the inside of the arch as much. Looks great. Did your insurance go up?