DC5 on EP3 wheels with 205/45/17 tyres?

[mikey_t8]

i've seen a few people running EP3 alloys on their Dc5.. what is the fitment like?

is it okay to still use the 205/45/17 tyres? or would i have to change?

 

[Mbk786]

I was reading a thread on here about 205's on your DC5 little while ago mate... From what people were saying its good to change them to 215's or 225's

 

[Rob.]

They fit fine with 215's on

Still do with 225's but will need more camber or rolled arches

 

[redcap]

You will be better off with the standard tyre size 215 45 17 or you can go 225 45 17, I don't think you would need any modifications to run the larger size tyres as they are only 7" wide wheels, mine are 8" wide so they rubbed slightly.

 

[mikey_t8]

thanks for the replies... oem wheels are going to be sent off for refurb so will be using my ep3 wheels that are sitting in my shed as temporary replacement.. will get some 215/45/17 for the rears as they are low anyway, but front are 205/45 with alot of thread, hope it'll be okay..

 

[Rob.]

Width of rim makes no real difference its because the offset is a 45 on civic wheels unlike the 60 on OEM DC5...

Have tried a while back an they did rub in the rear arches with 225's on EP3 wheels without arches rolled an -1.5 deg camber

 

[mikey_t8]

what is front fitment like? the inside of the oem wheels look like its close to touching brembo calipers..

 

[Rob.]

Close but do clear

 

[molten-ice]

Iv got the ep3 wheels on mine with frsu, all sits fine, on fallen fk452's 215/45/17 ....it is pretty close to the caliper at the front , but never had any issues .