In a Word YES.. as long as you adjust for the taller sidewalls on the 16 inch tire should be fun to see how it works
Ill probably end up doing that as soon as I wear out the oem bridgestones... not sure if I have the patience thoughIn a Word YES.. as long as you adjust for the taller sidewalls on the 16 inch tire should be fun to see how it works
Forgive me for being lazy but what Tires are you running again ? and what tires will you be getting in 215's ?So just a little update on my car. I finally had the chance to put the 16X7 Motegi Traklites on the car. The results are more surprising than I would've thought. The ride is less bumpy with the extra sidewall. The car transitions left and right a little quicker while the same can be said in terms of acceleration from a stand still (Going from 22lb wheels to 12 lbs does help). Overall, I'm really happy with the swap. Next will be to switch to 215/45-16 tires from 205/45-16 that's currently on the car for a little more grip. At this point, the wheel gap is a little excessive but I'll be going to Bojix in a week or two to have them install the H&R sport springs which will lesson the gap and hopefully improve the already phenomenal handling. Next up is to reinstall the stage 1 map from the Cobb Accessport. The reason I removed the map in the first place is so I can get a feel of the performance gain alone with just swapping wheels. I can't wait to experience the performance gain of combining the two!
I currently have Hankook Ventus V2 Concept in 205/45-16… nothing special. The next set I will be getting are the Kumho Ecsta XS in 215/45-16 which are pretty close to the oem diameter… might be a little taller. There really isn't a lot to choose from in that size but you really can't beat it for the combination of performance and price.Forgive me for being lazy but what Tires are you running again ? and what tires will you be getting in 215's ?
I've heard great things about the Dunlop Direzza ZII. My only reason for going with the Kumho XS is purely based on price. I figured they will hold up just fine for street use and maybe the occasional autocrossJust an alternate rec, I plan on getting Dunlop Direzza ZII's in 225/45x16. Check into those...
The 205/45x16's are 23.25" dia. The OEM 17" are 23.5". The 225/45x16's are 23.9"...
No prob, I'll try to get them up tonight. I'll be sure to post pics after I get the H&R sport springs installed as well. Sorry if I take a day or two to post since my computer at home has been giving me problems.Kamakazee can you post some pics of what your current setup looks like...wanna see the fender gap difference. Thanks!
Thanks guys! Absolutely no rubbing so far. The springs will need a little time to settle so I'm hoping that my plan to put 215/45-16 tires will not pose a problem. I'll be sure to update if it does. I love the stance, it reminds me of my old JDM days when I had my 1993 Honda Prelude with the H22 motor swap… good times. Before the Fast and Furious craze even made it big. I definitely won't be going back to the 17". I've always been a fan of meatier looking tires. If you plan on only using the ST as a daily driven hooligan car, the H&R springs really are nice. Body roll is further reduced and so is squat from acceleration and brake dive. I'm no racer but this set-up is perfect for me. Will be going back to Bojix once I free up enough funds for their carbon side skirts that are currently on their SEMA Fiesta! I knew this car wasn't going to remain stock for long but that is what us car guys love to do, make it our own!Nice drop! That exactly how I want mine to look when I get coilovers. Might even go down from 17" to 16" also. Experience any rubbing?