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- Justin
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- 18 CBP FK8
Center caps should be available in spring
Yeah, but you can see the difference in the shape of the spoke between the two. The OG/SL face spokes are wider at the center hub area and wider out where the spoke meets the outer rim. The spokes on the Saga are just smaller, in terms of width. Concavity and brake clearance aside, the spoke is just a different shape. Like in the middle of a 57DR and an OG TE37.So the problem here is the spoke design of the TE37/TE37SL versus the new TE37 Saga. The Saga by modern standards is a better wheel in terms weight to strength ratio, brake clearance, etc. However most people prefer the look of the OG spokes and we end up in this dilemma that we have here.
Because of this design difference it's harder for the TE37 Saga to get those TE37/SL Concave faces without getting very aggressive offsets or having crappy brake clearance. They could go back and make a TE37 with the old spoke design, but then the wheel would not have more strength or if it did it would be heavier, etc, etc. The TE37 Saga design is superior which is why it's the new version, but it's difficult to make them look the same when they're really different wheels that have 6 spokes and share the TE37 name.
So. Clean.
Center caps should be available in spring
nice wheel choice man. I need to get a set of those. Just not sure if I want white or silver on my PMM
Center caps should be available in spring
ask @FK_8 I see he put on 275's: https://www.civicx.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-type-r-today.13242/page-267#post-498559So here's a question - not sure if anyone knows.. Will a 275/35/R18 tire fit on an 18x9.5 ET45 wheel without rubbing the inside of the rear fender? I'm looking at the wheel calc site and it says it'll be 32.7mm further out, and I'm not sure if we have 32.7m of clearance *at* full suspension compression (thinking R mode, track day). All other things considered, I was pretty sure a 265/35/R18 would squeeze by on those size wheels, but the extra 5mm has me slightly concerned. Does anyone know who tracks a street driven CTR with that size? Trying to figure it out to pick up a lightly used set.
I definitely notice a lack of grip when going WOT - the VSA kicks in like mad all the way through the RPM range when it didn't really before. Other cars see a .05 or so reduction in skidpad from going to all-seasons from summer tires, so yeah your cornering is definitely going to suffer. My own back end hasn't felt particularly uncontrollable and I've found that the tires break loose predictably and progressively.ask @FK_8 I see he put on 275's: https://www.civicx.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-type-r-today.13242/page-267#post-498559
On another note, anyone running 265/35-18 all weather tires on a 18x9.5 rim notice how unstable it feels when you come to a quick stop. I sometimes feel like the ass end is going to come around. I definitely had to calm down on my driving using these all weather tires...they flex more than the stockies.
@peterdawolfask @FK_8 I see he put on 275's: https://www.civicx.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-type-r-today.13242/page-267#post-498559
On another note, anyone running 265/35-18 all weather tires on a 18x9.5 rim notice how unstable it feels when you come to a quick stop. I sometimes feel like the ass end is going to come around. I definitely had to calm down on my driving using these all weather tires...they flex more than the stockies.
Looks great! Mind sharing wheel/tire and suspension details?Finally upgraded