Trunks333

Thanks, here is a close up of the rim that had deep curb rash all around the rim. You cannot see any rash at all after painting, looks new.

It only cost $50 in materials to redo all 4 rims. Dealership charges $150 each rim, and they only touch it up.



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Vivendi75

Hey folks, I am the newbie OP for this thread and I am enjoying reading all these helpful comments!

So, just to verify, I should be able to put on 245/40/19 on the front stock rim and 275/35/19 on the rear stock rim without risking rubbing or speedo issues, correct?

Also, I noticed folks mentioning having "spacers" installed. Would it cause any mechanical/performance issues (with the aforementioned setup) if I opt out of the spacers?

Fentress24

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245/40/19 and 275/35/19 are the popular replacement sizes on stock wheels. You can run this set-up with Zero issues. I ran this for about a year before ordering my wheels.

Unique Bliss

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Just wanted to chime in...

I have oem sport wheels in my coupe with 245/49/19 front and 275/35/19 rear with 20mm spacers all around on BC Racing Coilovers...

My issue is that I am rubbing in the passenger rear of the car... I have trimmed the fender liner before so should I just trim it more or am I hitting the bumper bracket? I rub even on done small dip. Should I change my dampening settings?

Thanks everyone.

GTLAW

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What did you end up doing?

Infinibini

Someone asked if you do not need spacers when going with 275/35 in back.

I want to be totally certain - I can use my stock 19 inch rims with 275/35 and no spacers with no problems at all?

Are spacers just cosmetic? I mean, putting new tires on, the rim is going to be in the same position as before. What is the problem with not having spacers? won't it look the same?

slartibartfast

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I'm running 275/35 on coupe 19s with no spacers and have zero contact on the body. Sedan rear wheel well has less room than the coupe, so you're golden.

Infinibini

Thanks buddy! I thought that was the case, but I just wanted to make totally sure before I bought tires. Now I have to wear my tires out really fast so I can buy wider ones.

Lego_Maniac

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I'm also on coupe 19s on my sedan with 275/35/19 and no spacers. No issues with rubbing or anything.

Most people use spacers because they are lowered and it tucks the wheels in a little. The spacers push the wheels back out so they are more flush with the body.

Infinibini

Ohh... that makes sense. I wasn't sure why people were using them. Thanks for the info! I'm definitely gonna go for 275s next time I get tires.

GLife14

I went from the stock sizes 225/45/19 and 245/40/19 to 245/40/19 and 275/35/19. I did not notice much difference. Did not justify the cost increase in my opinion.

slartibartfast

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I noticed a significant difference following the installation of the Hotchkis sway bars. More grip and less of a tip-toeing on the edge around corners. Just more raw traction. I surprised myself at Saturday's track event with the speed I could carry through a large-radius 200 degree turn. A good ten miles-an-hour faster than with my Miata or race Sentra. And the G is a thousand pounds heavier than either of them. Big tires FTW!

Infinibini

Did you put the sway bars on yourself? Was it easy?

I used to track my civic, but I thought tracking the G37 might wear out my tires and I don't know, if something breaks on the civic it won't cost as much to fix as the G37...

Lego_Maniac

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Did you do a like:like replacement?

I.e. Summer tires for summer tires?

slartibartfast

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No. I'm 60 years old, I can afford to pay others to do that. Sway bars are rather easy, though.

Tracking does put heavy wear on your tires. I have run two events on these tires and they are wearing well, though.

Breaking parts is a risk. I've been lucky (and cautious), only broke a wheel in some 17 or so track events over the years. I never broke anything on my LeMons racer during four races though other drivers did. I highly suggest getting another vehicle for the track, there are thousands of older Civics and Corollas that can get you started. It doesn't have to be fast or good, you're looking to learn how to drive near the limit. Modify when you're ready.