Chrome Wheels

[tyson23]

thinking of buying some vault estrella chrome wheels 18" they are of a honda civic type r
they will be going on my green flip paint fd just wondering what everyone thinks of them?
thanks

By tyson23 at 2007-11-28

[m4drx]

not for me... not very streamline jap or lightweight like the fd.

perhaps on an escalardass.

[SiH]

Sorry, but they\'re vile. Are you a footballer with a USDM 4x4, and a distinct lack of taste??
Dish - it\'s the future

[Lum]

If tey\'re off a civic type R, won\'t they be a bit too narrow for an FD?

[tyson23]

they are 7.5j which the standard fd wheels are should be ok

[Ada7]

Not to my liking mate, but its what you think that mate.
You could get them, put them on your car, post up some pictures and everyone will love them and you\'ll of started a new trend in the rx world... but then you may not and it could be one of those love/hate things

But like i said, its really up to you and if you like them

Adam

[tyson23]

thanks for reply

[m4drx]

we have posted in answer to you but its what you think that counts mate. if you like order them!

[clive]

Never mind the heathens above :Giggle :Giggle

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[SiH]

If tey\'re off a civic type R, won\'t they be a bit too narrow for an FD?

Didn\'t see that bit.
7.5j is uber weak dude, plus if they are from a CTR they will be really high offset = much bad fit ness of wheels :nod:

[clive]

If it\'s a show car it\'s the look rather than the cornering :Santa

Seriously to look right you will need a 32 or 35 offset, don\'t get into spacers as this is a big job on the back of an FD.

[SiH]

I\'d say with 7.5j you\'d need far more than mid 30\'s offset!

It\'s my opinion that if it\'s a show car you can get the wheels sitting even more perfectly, so even lower offset - not as much consideration needs to be made for lip clearance at the extremes of suspension travel if it\'s just a show car.

7.5j\'s with either a very low offset or big spacers will make you car look like a pram

[D2BBA]

TBH mate, even for a show car I wouldnt bother.  

This vault style wheel was popular a couple of years ago.  The style and the whole chrome look is dated now and wont be getting you as much respect as the car deserves

Just my 2p

Chris