Heys guys... Just wondering what's the widest wheel I can fit on the tC? I just purchased a tC the other day and I'm already bored to tears with it. I think it needs some track time (and a set of analog controls).
I was thinking of going with a 16x10, or at the narrowest, 16x8 with a 48mm offset. I have custom 9.6kg front and 10.2kg rear Eibach/ground controls and Koni Yellows for my stance.
Any help would be appreciated.

p.s. has anyone yet conceived an idea of how to swap out the drive-by-wire system with a traditional cable setup?

 

i know the drive by wire has been changed to a throttle cable but it was done to that one civic si thats made too look like a race car however i am un-sure of how it was accomplished but obviously it can be done but just about anything can be done with enough money so... who knows man

 

I have 18x9, ET24. I think you could fit a 10 inch wide wheel at ET45. at that point you couldn't lower the car more than 2 inches, stretch the hell out of the tires, and roll the rear fenders.

Maybe a cable throttle system could be used from other 2AZ-FE equipped cars like the previous Camry or RAV4 (assuming they use throttle cables).
The new Civic Si is drive by wire, but I read you can use the throttle cable system from a RSX or EP hatch.

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Thanks... I think 2in. is about as low as I would want to drop it anyways. I hope it fits :squeeze:.

I'll try to look further into that cable conversion idea. I'm sure it's been a nuisance to others aswell.

 

Im currently doing 18x8.5 but thats gonna change soon

As for the wire why? Are you making this a stright track car... I know theres a slight pause on this system and that it acts wierd on some turbos but dude why?

 

I just feel more comfortable with a clutch and a throttle cable. It's so much easier (for me) to be able to adjust the clutch contact point by just adjusting the slack on the cable. I've also always been known for, and proud of, my smooth psuedo automatic-feel clutch engagements. This DBW system makes me feel like a chump when it bucks and pumps. It's just a preference... I'm sure some people enjoy this kind of push button control.


Also, this is my first Toyota. I've been a Honda tech head since the EF's. Honda kind of dissapointed me with its oddly unintimate UFO styling of the new civic, but I needed a new toy car. I'm still trying to get used to the idea of something that doesn't have cable controls and rev to 8k.

 

What could be the widest 17" wheels that could be fitted here?

 

The best widest tire you could fit and offers the best performance is an 17X8 rim with 45+ offset wrapped with 245/40/17 you will hug corners with that setup thats the setup I want.

 

Would this be possible with the H techs from TEIN?

 

Yeah I think so make sure its an offset of 45 or more 17X8 rim with H-techs its possible ive seen the setup with TRD springs if I remember its not much of a difference in the drop. I want that setup so bad love wide ___ tires

I want to get this rims along with 245/40/17
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...&rw=8&bp=5-100

 

So what would be the widest 16inch wheels that could be used then? Sorry to ask so much but I'm looking for a set of wheels for the track.

 

I don't know for sure, but probably the widest wheel you're going to find on a street legal tC...

 

How wide are those?

 

Found it, 19x10 in front, and 19x12 in back, with 265mm and 305mm tyres.

 

HOLY COW!

 

Daang nice rims!! Do they actually imporve handling? I would go with light 17's, I wouldnt go with 16" on wide tires 17"'s will suit you fine.

 

Wheels that big (heavy) are going to hurt perfomance. They have a much larger contact patch, but the suspension is going to be working hard to keep the wheels in check.

 

Yeah I didnt wanted to be mean and say it hurts handling hehe 17X8 with 45+ offset is the best wheel you can get

 

sorry to jack your thread yadeadson but it has to do with the throttle...does anyone know how i can adjust the idle of the ect? because mine sits a little low i feel like at 600 and i thought it usually should be at like 750 (rpm's) and i don't feel like taking it to the dealer oh and btw i have sri intake, trd exhaust and dc sports headers if that makes any difference thanks

 

How about these wheels? :D
http://www.istoreparts.com/product_i...s_id=9039{8}36