Effects of Lower Offset / Wider / Lighter Wheels

Does anyone know the stock wheel/tire weight?

The AHA/VSA/ABS systems were designed to the tire center line, i.e., rims with ET60 offset. Changing rim diameter or width doesn't change ET offset (unlike backspacing). Thus, if you're never going to engage those systems, or are going to turn them off, then run whatever offset that you want (that fits). If you are going to rely on those systems, then I would recommend not changing offset by a lot, especially as the CTR does not appear to have a negative roll radius up front.

YMMV

baldheadracing said:

The AHA/VSA/ABS systems were designed to the tire center line, i.e., rims with ET60 offset. Changing rim diameter or width doesn't change ET offset (unlike backspacing). Thus, if you're never going to engage those systems, or are going to turn them off, then run whatever offset that you want (that fits). If you are going to rely on those systems, then I would recommend not changing offset by a lot, especially as the CTR does not appear to have a negative roll radius up front.

Click to expand...

That's right, my apologies guys. Offset is already measured from the center of the wheel, so if you get a wider wheel with the same offset, half of the width will go to each side of the centerline. You will need to stick with +60 offset wheels to keep the stock feel.

Via Team HondaResearch West Race Team

No torque steer with wider/lower offset wheels.

DougNuts said:

You will need to stick with +60 offset wheels to keep the stock feel.

Click to expand...

Herein lies the problem. I want 9.5" wide at 19", but can only find ones I like at +42. Short of customizing the wheel, which is already $530'ish each.

Banshee said:

Herein lies the problem. I want 9.5" wide at 19", but can only find ones I like at +45. Short of customizing the wheel, which is already $530'ish each.

Click to expand...

You'll be fine with that offset.

jonnys_honda said:

You'll be fine with that offset.

Click to expand...

Sorry, correction +42

Banshee said:

Sorry, correction +42

Click to expand...

You're still good. I'm going low 30s at the same width.

jonnys_honda said:

You're still good. I'm going low 30s at the same width.

Click to expand...

You think so with low ET30s? I remember seeing this on Facebook for 9.5" ET35 and giving me doubt on that type of setup...do you have word otherwise?

@youCTR i have test fitted the wheel size that I'm buying. No rub issues with a 265/35 tire

jonnys_honda said:

@youCTR i have test fitted the wheel size that I'm buying. No rub issues with a 265/35 tire

Click to expand...

Any word from Rays regarding CTR specific wheels, or have you ditched that project?

Chee_hu said:

Any word from Rays regarding CTR specific wheels, or have you ditched that project?

Click to expand...

I don't ditch projects....

I haven't said anything because I haven't gotten the go ahead to post information about it. I will say that wheels have been ordered and are being manufactured at Rays Japan.

jonnys_honda said:

I don't ditch projects....

I haven't said anything because I haven't gotten the go ahead to post information about it. I will say that wheels have been ordered and are being manufactured at Rays Japan.

Click to expand...

Dope. Will it be available to us regular folks, or is it a one-off just for you? haha

Chee_hu said:

Dope. Will it be available to us regular folks, or is it a one-off just for you? haha

Click to expand...

A few sets have been ordered for the first run, but it will be available for all!

I'll try to post info soon.

jonnys_honda said:

A few sets have been ordered for the first run, but it will be available for all!

I'll try to post info soon.

Click to expand...

Music to my ears. Thank you, sir!!!