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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
How much of an advantage is an 9" wheel over a 8.5"? 
I have a couple sets of forged TR F3s wheels left over from my AS days and was thinking of enlarging the center bore of the rears to get a non staggered 17x8.5 setup with 255/40s. A 255 looks to work decently well on a 8.5" wheel.
I have a couple sets of forged TR F3s wheels left over from my AS days and was thinking of enlarging the center bore of the rears to get a non staggered 17x8.5 setup with 255/40s. A 255 looks to work decently well on a 8.5" wheel.
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by Random1,Feb 17 2010, 01:41 PM
I would think the width advantage is minimal. It may depend on the tire though. One reason I am going for the 949 wheels is weight. It's a 4+ pound savings per wheel.
For the Star Specs I don't think there will be any real advantage. They fit nicely on the 8.5" wheel and the side walls appear to hold up well. I ran 26 lbs for all four corners and barely rolled to the tip of the little triangles. These are shaved to 4/32. Pavement was decent grip asphalt.
Front/Rear
For the Star Specs I don't think there will be any real advantage. They fit nicely on the 8.5" wheel and the side walls appear to hold up well. I ran 26 lbs for all four corners and barely rolled to the tip of the little triangles. These are shaved to 4/32. Pavement was decent grip asphalt.
Front/Rear
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From: Phoenix
Originally Posted by Suspension,Feb 17 2010, 08:38 PM
Anybody out there running 18" wheels? They are allowed, right? There is only a tire width restriction (255), I believe.
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From: Coastal CT
Originally Posted by TheNick,Feb 15 2010, 03:06 PM
'08 can CR convert to drop some weight without the stupid looking body pieces
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From: Germantown TN
Originally Posted by philbert,Feb 18 2010, 09:02 AM
doesn't the CR have some sort of additional brace welded in the area where the softtop is removed? is that an available part?
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Originally Posted by TheNick,Feb 15 2010, 10:51 AM
There is a black 06 w/22k miles on it for sale locally.
$14.5k
Damn thats a ridiculous price...anyone want an 04 Silverstone? 23k miles. Honda certified used.
Ha
just kidding
I'd only sell mine to pick up an 08 I think.
$14.5k
Damn thats a ridiculous price...anyone want an 04 Silverstone? 23k miles. Honda certified used.
Ha
just kidding
I'd only sell mine to pick up an 08 I think.