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[JMSBND]

G'day guys,

I have looked at combos for my1G CRX I am building for track days etc and have a question.

I currently have Buddyclub P1 15x6.5 +42 offset with a Bridgestone 205/50x15 tyre mounted on them sitting on the car. I had them sitting around so used them as a starting point to check fitment after I put on mu Tein Medevil suspension. They would be ok but Ian aka Anjin has confirmed it's a no go with big brakes which is my next mod.

I was looking to run the sae rim as Ian, the Enkei RPF1. Nice and light, good price but they only come in a 15x7. I can run a 195/50x15 tyre which is available as our control tyre - and Ian has confirmed a 3mm spacer would be required to fit over the Type R caliper swap. My only problem is that I can't run a flare on the fenders - but I can roll/sand them a bit. It's to do with the class of racing here. Also the top of the tyre looking down from the top must be inside the line of the fender. I also have the caster plates/spherical bearings etc and adjustable panhard to fitup shortly.

Has anyone run a 195/50x15 on the Enkei RPF1 or on a 15x7 +41 rim that could advise if/how it works for you?

Currently the 205/50x15 on the Buddyclub 15x6.5 +42 JUST scrubs on one side at the rear on a sharp bump when lowered a bit, but I havn't rolled the rear fenders yet - or fitted the panhard bar which may help? I would like to go to the 100mm ground clearance limit (excludes exhaust) for the class as most guys do.

I went looking at the 195/50 x 15 because it lists the same overall diameter as a 205/60x13 tyre so my acceleration won't be compromised. I was going to go a 13" rim but I can't upgrade the brakes as they won't fit - and my local tyre man says the 195/50x15 with the lower sidewall profile will out handle the 205/60x13 which he said won't handle as well.

I noticed some/most? SCCA guys run a 13" combo. Is this a rules/class thing or is it the general opinion this works better than a 15" tyre/rim.

Sorry for the long post, but feel free to lend your advice. I have most of the brake stuff now - getting the Integra rear disc swap from a car I am getting next Sunday and the front brakes are on their way too.

James.

[RARECRX]

Im running a 15x7 + 43 could be 45 on and I am tucking tire (pretty low) with 195/50/15 .. I have never ever rubbed in any situation, racing, turning, hard bumps etc.. I am also 240~lbs.. You will be just fine with the 195/50's.. My fenders are not rolled either.

[JMSBND]

Im running a 15x7 + 43 could be 45 on and I am tucking tire (pretty low) with 195/50/15 .. I have never ever rubbed in any situation, racing, turning, hard bumps etc.. I am also 240~lbs.. You will be just fine with the 195/50's.. My fenders are not rolled either.

Thanks thats was really helpful

I guess a +41 vs your +43 or +45 is nothing then. I just want to make sure before I go ahead and order the wheels.

[fat_85_civic]

not sure if this will help or not, but i just got some 15X7 +38 wheels and will be getting 195/50 tyres on them in the next few days. Ill let you know how i go. It is on a civic tho, not sire if there's a difference.

[JMSBND]

not sure if this will help or not, but i just got some 15X7 +38 wheels and will be getting 195/50 tyres on them in the next few days. Ill let you know how i go. It is on a civic tho, not sire if there's a difference.

Close enough, keep me posted!

James.

[DEIVIONCRX]

Ive got 15x7 Kosei K1s on my car right now with RE11 205/50/15's there incredibly wide for a 205. The fronts are fine, the rears i think I'm going to roll the fender lip just for insurance because of the integra rear disc swap spaced them out a little.

[JMSBND]

Ive got 15x7 Kosei K1s on my car right now with RE11 205/50/15's there incredibly wide for a 205. The fronts are fine, the rears i think I'm going to roll the fender lip just for insurance because of the integra rear disc swap spaced them out a little.

What offset?

[DEIVIONCRX]

I dont know actualy. I bought them from a friend who ran them on his 88-91 CRX.

[ArnyBoy]

any more pics on the rpf1's? I am looking at purchasing some? on the 1g

[anjin]

Unlikely from JMSBND - ran into some health problems a while ago and is out of cars until he recovers health and finances

Haven't got anything decent myself to post up.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

That is horrible to hear.

Hope he is ok.

[squareback]

any more pics on the rpf1's? I am looking at purchasing some? on the 1g

Here are pics from my old 3G that used +41 15x7s with 205/50 Falkens. It is difficult to tell in the pictures, but they did not rub anywhere in the rear, and they JUST barely touched the front inner splash guard at full lock. I doubt you would ever touch in real driving. I don't know how much (if any) difference there is in wheel well space between the CRX and Civic.

[mordantly]

my '87 SI has Enkei CDR9s (16x7, +40mm offset) with 215/40s and they barely scrape the mud flaps on full-lock when the suspension nears bump stops. flat lands or low speed full-lock is fine.