Southern Ontario S2000 Owners Southern Ontario S2000 Owners forum including Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, Hamilton and surrounding area

Help Please!

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-11-2016, 07:22 AM
  #1  

Thread Starter
 
C1smith11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Help Please!

Hey guys so I am pretty clueless when it comes to the whole wheel set up thing! (Yes I've read the S2ki wheel fitment guide many times)

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/113...ew-dunlop-z2s/

Here is my set up

17x7 Fronts
17x8.5 Rears
Offsets are high (cant remember exactly but I want to say +50 or higher)
215/45/r17
245/40/r17

I really am not happy with the overall look (I went with these wheels because I wanted a lightweight wheel/tire combo)

What can I do to make this more visual appealing (I know this is a pretty broad question) but it almost feels like the wheels are sunk in? Does my car need to be lowered a little more? Do I need wider tires? Spacers?

What would you guys do it if it was you?

Thanks
Old 02-11-2016, 08:00 AM
  #2  
Site Moderator

 
sam_spider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Michigan
Posts: 48,200
Received 2,601 Likes on 1,909 Posts
Default

I'd suggest spacers if you want them to sit a little more flush with the fender. For the record, the offsets on the wheels are essentially the "right" offset for the car so it doesn't rub, much like the stock wheels.
Old 02-11-2016, 08:07 AM
  #3  

 
darcyw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: um, a house
Posts: 4,221
Received 340 Likes on 277 Posts
Default

s2000 has high offsets anyway so +50 sounds about right. Its admirable you wanted the wt savings.

I can't talk about wheel spacers as I don't use them with my OEM rims but spacers will just move the rim out- It will do nothing to change the look you don't like.

Opinions vary, but i prefer OEM rims AP1v1, AP2v1. They weigh about 17.5 lbs F and about 18.5 lbs R give or take.

The issue with those rims- while being 17 inch- have a detail that gives them the look you don't like- the spokes don't go right to the rim edge.

So, what can you do if you're just going for the look? You could lower it, but then if you do that wrong you'll completely mess up what those Honda engineers spent all those years figuring out. A good OEM friendly combination pair CR shocks with the quality lowering springs from Swift. Much smarter people than me can chime in to give better advice.

good luck

darcy
Old 02-11-2016, 08:20 AM
  #4  

 
zeroptzero's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 25,392
Received 3,373 Likes on 2,452 Posts
Default

That setup looks really good in terms of offset. I wouldn't mess around with added spacers. You can improve the look by dropping the ride height.
Old 02-11-2016, 09:03 AM
  #5  

 
zenairdave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 1,415
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

put the hubcaps back on and drive it. stock offset is 60 and 65
Old 02-11-2016, 09:05 AM
  #6  

 
s2jizzer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You could lower the car more, but if you want flush fitment wih spacers you'll have to roll the fenders. If that's something you're worth doing then problem solved, if not you'll have to go with something ass agressive as you can go while still remaining in the safe margin
Old 02-11-2016, 10:41 AM
  #7  

 
afzan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,604
Received 103 Likes on 85 Posts
Default

needs more lower
Old 02-11-2016, 10:46 AM
  #8  
Registered User

 
iDomN8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ontario
Posts: 7,430
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by afzan
needs more lower
x2

Looks off without being lowered, especially black rims
Old 02-11-2016, 11:20 AM
  #9  

 
hawkman199's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Guelph
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by iDomN8U
Originally Posted by afzan' timestamp='1455219708' post='23878183
needs more lower
x2

Looks off without being lowered, especially black rims
Yup.
Old 02-11-2016, 01:21 PM
  #10  

 
myflys2k's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Middle of nowhere
Posts: 6,315
Received 33 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by hawkman199
Originally Posted by iDomN8U' timestamp='1455219962' post='23878189
[quote name='afzan' timestamp='1455219708' post='23878183']
needs more lower
x2

Looks off without being lowered, especially black rims
Yup.
[/quote]
x4
Op..If you want some swift lowering springs PM me. I have a set in my FS thread almost new. This is what my car looks like with them. I have two sets...



Quick Reply: Help Please!



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:39 PM.