Wheel spacers
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Wheel spacers
Hi all, I saw a few pictures in the portuguese forum that mentioned rear spacers on the new Fit.
The battleship on this car is horrendous, particularly in the rear.
I believe our bolt pattern is 4x100, anyone know the hub size, or what size spacer is needed in the rear to make that rear wheel comparable to how the front sits?
I am not looking to lower the car or anything, just want that wheel out a bit so it doesn't look like I'll tip over. Not hella flush either.
The battleship on this car is horrendous, particularly in the rear.
I believe our bolt pattern is 4x100, anyone know the hub size, or what size spacer is needed in the rear to make that rear wheel comparable to how the front sits?
I am not looking to lower the car or anything, just want that wheel out a bit so it doesn't look like I'll tip over. Not hella flush either.
Hi all, I saw a few pictures in the portuguese forum that mentioned rear spacers on the new Fit.
The battleship on this car is horrendous, particularly in the rear.
I believe our bolt pattern is 4x100, anyone know the hub size, or what size spacer is needed in the rear to make that rear wheel comparable to how the front sits?
I am not looking to lower the car or anything, just want that wheel out a bit so it doesn't look like I'll tip over. Not hella flush either.
The battleship on this car is horrendous, particularly in the rear.
I believe our bolt pattern is 4x100, anyone know the hub size, or what size spacer is needed in the rear to make that rear wheel comparable to how the front sits?
I am not looking to lower the car or anything, just want that wheel out a bit so it doesn't look like I'll tip over. Not hella flush either.
and yah, 56.1 center bore probably
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I had to google this one.
A set of rims (wheels) on a car with a higher offset than is socially acceptable. This means the rims sit far within the guard, an undesirable look in car communities which endorse the "hellaflush" style of wheel fitment. This offset can lead to the rims described as being "sunk" into the guard.
The term "sunk" was eventually linked to the popular saying, "You sunk my battleship."
The word "battleship" then began to be used as a verb in this context, leading to the term "Battleship Rims".
A set of rims (wheels) on a car with a higher offset than is socially acceptable. This means the rims sit far within the guard, an undesirable look in car communities which endorse the "hellaflush" style of wheel fitment. This offset can lead to the rims described as being "sunk" into the guard.
The term "sunk" was eventually linked to the popular saying, "You sunk my battleship."
The word "battleship" then began to be used as a verb in this context, leading to the term "Battleship Rims".
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I had to google this one.
A set of rims (wheels) on a car with a higher offset than is socially acceptable. This means the rims sit far within the guard, an undesirable look in car communities which endorse the "hellaflush" style of wheel fitment. This offset can lead to the rims described as being "sunk" into the guard.
The term "sunk" was eventually linked to the popular saying, "You sunk my battleship."
The word "battleship" then began to be used as a verb in this context, leading to the term "Battleship Rims".
A set of rims (wheels) on a car with a higher offset than is socially acceptable. This means the rims sit far within the guard, an undesirable look in car communities which endorse the "hellaflush" style of wheel fitment. This offset can lead to the rims described as being "sunk" into the guard.
The term "sunk" was eventually linked to the popular saying, "You sunk my battleship."
The word "battleship" then began to be used as a verb in this context, leading to the term "Battleship Rims".
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I had to google this one.
A set of rims (wheels) on a car with a higher offset than is socially acceptable. This means the rims sit far within the guard, an undesirable look in car communities which endorse the "hellaflush" style of wheel fitment. This offset can lead to the rims described as being "sunk" into the guard.
The term "sunk" was eventually linked to the popular saying, "You sunk my battleship."
The word "battleship" then began to be used as a verb in this context, leading to the term "Battleship Rims".
A set of rims (wheels) on a car with a higher offset than is socially acceptable. This means the rims sit far within the guard, an undesirable look in car communities which endorse the "hellaflush" style of wheel fitment. This offset can lead to the rims described as being "sunk" into the guard.
The term "sunk" was eventually linked to the popular saying, "You sunk my battleship."
The word "battleship" then began to be used as a verb in this context, leading to the term "Battleship Rims".
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I resemble that remark! 
Perhaps a slight, SLIGHT increase in stability (you're effectively widening the base of a triangle drawn between the tires and center of roll).
If aesthetics are not what you're interested in, they're probably not worth doing.
I went with the aftermarket 205 wheels I linked above, and that made a slight, but noticeable improvement in handling, probably more to do with the wider tires. I've since added a 19mm rear sway bar, which made another nice improvement (without negatively impacting ride quality).
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Perhaps a slight, SLIGHT increase in stability (you're effectively widening the base of a triangle drawn between the tires and center of roll).
If aesthetics are not what you're interested in, they're probably not worth doing.
I went with the aftermarket 205 wheels I linked above, and that made a slight, but noticeable improvement in handling, probably more to do with the wider tires. I've since added a 19mm rear sway bar, which made another nice improvement (without negatively impacting ride quality).
es
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where did you get the spacers from? I've looked online and I don't know if I need a specific one for my gk5
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Do you guys just look for ways to spend money- Theres no difference in looks- and if honda wanted it like that they would have designed it that way. any failure in the wheel/rear end will have you at fault.
No reason to add a stress point where no issue is present. Car's not going to flip over.
No reason to add a stress point where no issue is present. Car's not going to flip over.
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Do you guys just look for ways to spend money- Theres no difference in looks- and if honda wanted it like that they would have designed it that way. any failure in the wheel/rear end will have you at fault.
No reason to add a stress point where no issue is present. Car's not going to flip over.
No reason to add a stress point where no issue is present. Car's not going to flip over.
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Imagine in your head a battleship sitting in the water as the car. Take note how the sides of the battle ship slant outward from the center as it moves away from the water (road). The look many car people go for is the opposite, the closer you get to a turtle (wider stance) the less like a battleship the car will look.
as for @figmk5, do you notice any rubbing in the wheel wells during heavy cornering? i would imagine under compression, with the spacers and without rolling out the panels, this could be a thing.
as for @figmk5, do you notice any rubbing in the wheel wells during heavy cornering? i would imagine under compression, with the spacers and without rolling out the panels, this could be a thing.
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Rather than a battleship I see the Fit as a really cool canoe. I think tumblehome best describes the look. I'm not a fan of spacers, they add a failure point & put more load on the wheel bearings. You'd be better off buying new wheels with more of a positive offset if that's the look you like.