WTB / WTT ~ wheels for Honda Si .... N. Houston

[RandomHero]

i would love to have one. but, itd be gone within a week in this town.

 

[stdreb27]

i would love to have one. but, itd be gone within a week in this town.

I'll sell you mine, I need a truck. Although realistically I'm a year away from getting a truck.

 

[Glockster69]

i would love to have one. but, itd be gone within a week in this town.

GOTZ lowriders THERE EHH?

 

[RandomHero]

I'll sell you mine, I need a truck. Although realistically I'm a year away from getting a truck.

no dice. just bought an SUV. plus, like i said, itd be gone within a week.

 

[Texas1911]

I bought this thing summer '09 to save gas and have really enjoyed driving it. The only thing I really hate is the highway steering. Most cars you can drive with one finger gently making minor direction adjustments. With this car, once you hold the wheel in a position a little 'friction grab' takes place and to make the next adjustment you have to pop it out of the grab. Even after @40K miles, I'm still amazed at the torque that the engine produces.

Most cars don't have good front suspension geometry and have really short scrub radii. That leads to a really shitty steering feedback and fast turning at speed.

I personally would opt for white TE37s in a 17x8" in a high offset (+40) and put a 235/40/17 Dunlop StarSpec or Bridgestone RE-11 on it. It'd handle phenomenal compared to OEM, well ... if you can keep it from plowing through every corner.

 

[Texas1911]

Supposedly it is 129, I've done 108 ish passing people in 5th around 6500.

My 911 will do 108 MPH in 3rd gear. :P

 

[RstyShcklfrd]

My 911 will do 108 MPH in 3rd gear. :P

Lifestyle's of the rich and the famous! Pics?

 

[Glockster69]

Hey!!! Don't trash my thread with German imports

 

[Glockster69]

Supposedly it is 129, I've done 108 ish passing people in 5th around 6500.

Our numbers don't jive. I ran 120mph @ 6K rpm when I ran out of room to redline it. Mine is an '03 with the 2.0L engine.

Most cars don't have good front suspension geometry and have really short scrub radii. That leads to a really shitty steering feedback and fast turning at speed.

I personally would opt for white TE37s in a 17x8" in a high offset (+40) and put a 235/40/17 Dunlop StarSpec or Bridgestone RE-11 on it. It'd handle phenomenal compared to OEM, well ... if you can keep it from plowing through every corner.

But what about that 'friction grab' during highway driving, any explanation?

And as for the tire/wheel combo, you and High-Cap don't seem to understand not wanting to spend a bunch of money ;-)

 

[Texas1911]

But what about that 'friction grab' during highway driving, any explanation?

And as for the tire/wheel combo, you and High-Cap don't seem to understand not wanting to spend a bunch of money ;-)

Enkei RPF1s are nice too.

What's "friction grab"?

 

[Glockster69]

Go up to #29 and see if that makes sense

 

[Glockster69]

Good, thanks

 

[Glockster69]

You understand the friction feels like it is in the steering wheel?

Did it with the tires that came on the car. Does it now with 4 new tires and after rotation(s).

 

[Texas1911]

You understand the friction feels like it is in the steering wheel?

Did it with the tires that came on the car. Does it now with 4 new tires and after rotation(s).

What centers the steering wheel is "align torque." It has a lot to do with the tire itself, it's construction and specifications. A shorter sidewall tire with a more rigid carcass will have more align torque for a given geometry. That's why they are "more responsive" as well. Suspension geometry also plays a big role in align torque.

Have you had the car on an alignment rack lately? Do the old tires show any preponderance of wear on a particular part of the tire?

 

[Glockster69]

Never had the car on an alignment rack.

Not at the car now and haven't physically checked the tires lately but it does sound like they are cupping. I'm sure they're due for rotation.

Tire profile is OEM. I don't want the harsh ride of a low profile set.

 

[stdreb27]

The supposed 129 is at 8300. Off some major review mag.

 

[Texas1911]

Never had the car on an alignment rack.

Not at the car now and haven't physically checked the tires lately but it does sound like they are cupping. I'm sure they're due for rotation.

Tire profile is OEM. I don't want the harsh ride of a low profile set.

Cupping is a pressure issue. If the wear is on the edges (both) it's low pressure, and in the middle is high pressure.