iX wheel thread

[The Dark Side of Will]

9" wheels are never going to fit an ix properly (that is, not stick out 1" past the fenders), unless you do stupid things with "stance" and camber and undersized tires. Thankfully that seems to have finally died out a bit..

I need to do the diligence on my own car to check these out, and I will once I get back from the 'Stan...

What about using different offsets front and rear? Would that allow as wide as an 8.5"? (I might have asked you this once before as well)

My car's been hit lightly in the right rear, and the quarter has been repaired with bondo, but not well. If I replace the quarters with early quarters, that would allow me to punch the rears out a little wider. I could use glass repro M3 fenders in the front to match the width, although that still may work best with a different offset.

[nando]

I know there is a lot of discussion around which size wheels fit the iX. I really want BBS RS3 or RS5 style wheels in 16in. Do you know if these wheels fit the iX? Talking about 1980s style BBS that are popular for the E30 not knockoffs, etc. Anyone have any or done this? Any insight is appreciated, thanks.

Basically, it depends on the barrels and lips, and what the actual offset of the wheels are. Super low offset wheels (typically fit to RWD E30s) are not going to work.

Generally, depending on tire size of course:
7" wheels - ET25-ET40 (ET25 is pushing it)
7.5" wheels - ET30-ET35
8" wheels - ET30 (+/-2mm or so - they are a tight fit).

9" wheels are never going to fit an ix properly (that is, not stick out 1" past the fenders), unless you do stupid things with "stance" and camber and undersized tires. Thankfully that seems to have finally died out a bit..

You'll need the correct offset, but they'll work. Stock 15" wheels are at ET 41. So if you search for BBS RSs on a 4x100 Honda setup you'll be good to go.

That's not how it works. the stock wheel offset is based on stock wheel width, stock tire size, stock suspension, and leaves a ton of room to go wider (I run a 15mm spacer on my stock wheels because otherwise it looks stupid when lowered). Also, if you were to stick with the stock ET41 offset for say, a 8" wide wheel, it wouldn't fit because it would rub the struts and probably rub on the inside in the back as well.

It also depends on the tires, as wider tires obviously have less clearance. FWIW, I've run super wide tires in the past, but I recommend either a 205 or a 225 if it's a street car (realistically, even a 225 is as far as I'd go for a "track" car, not that there are a lot of ix track cars).

[ThatM20Guy]

What's the wheel width and offset? Typically it's less than et30 they won't fit.


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[tmacbmw74]

I know there is a lot of discussion around which size wheels fit the iX. I really want BBS RS3 or RS5 style wheels in 16in. Do you know if these wheels fit the iX? Talking about 1980s style BBS that are popular for the E30 not knockoffs, etc. Anyone have any or done this? Any insight is appreciated, thanks.

You'll need the correct offset, but they'll work. Stock 15" wheels are at ET 41. So if you search for BBS RSs on a 4x100 Honda setup you'll be good to go.


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[ziazhp]

I know there is a lot of discussion around which size wheels fit the iX. I really want BBS RS3 or RS5 style wheels in 16in. Do you know if these wheels fit the iX? Talking about 1980s style BBS that are popular for the E30 not knockoffs, etc. Anyone have any or done this? Any insight is appreciated, thanks.

[tmacbmw74]

Looks soooooo much better! What setup is it?


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Bilstein HDs with stock springs. Cut two coils off the front. Will be installing Koni sport adjustable sand H&Rs once I get a moment to spare


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[TheWipprSnappr]

I know everyone knows what iX weaves look like, just figured I would show another good tire setup.

Stock ix weaves, tires: 195/60r15 conti trucontacts(all season) These tires are great in the summer and still shred in the winter, wear great as well. Perfect for daily IMO.

[ThatM20Guy]

Looks soooooo much better! What setup is it?


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[tmacbmw74]

Dropped her down a tad


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[ThatM20Guy]

Would running a really aggressive all season work?


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[Kershaw]

Better suspension. Gravel tires aren't legal in stock class. Must be dot legal. If you know of a tire that's dot legal for gravel or dirt, post it.

I am thinking of getting 195/65/15 Goodyear ultra grip winter tires and modifying the tread pattern. I don't know how long I want to spend on the though

[bankrupt]

Keyshawn- what's wrong with ix wheels and gravel tires? Or grinder to high speed rated tires? Why are 2.5rs faster than ix?

[Kershaw]

Yeah, but I'm not doing it anymore. It's not technically legal (not that anyone cares since we're hardly competitive, dam 2.5rs'..) for stock anyway, since 15" is stock equipment and the wheels need to be all the same dimensions. I took an angle grinder to the winter tires though and made deep sipes.

I wish I could find an all terrain, like the BFG Traction T/A in 195/65/15. But if we're wishing pointless wishes, I also wish that the $750 ix I bought for rallyx wasn't a huge colossal piece of shit. Hah.

[2002tiiguy]

my winters are 185/70r14 on bottlecaps and no rubbing, but i dont think i would want a taller sidewall. they are pretty squishy already

[nando]

That is huge, is that for rallye? On tarmac those sidewalls would be terrible.

I think they will fit but you could see rubbing up front with the wheels turned.