13" rims?

[ab20000]

Stock aerodecks have 14" wheels - does an anybody know if the calipers will clear 13's?

[charliekuney]

Here in North America, DX's and LX's (low-end models) had 13's, but the LX-i's and SE-i's (high-end models) had to have 14's to clear the front calipers (but 13's still fit in the back, at least for LX-i's).

[89T]

13's clear the LX-I calipers.

[charliekuney]

No? I had 13's that wouldn't clear...isn't that why all 1988-1989 LX-i's and SE-i's have 14's? Their front calipers are too big.

[89T]

I have a set of wheels that clear them very well. These are aftermarket wheels so that may be The difference.

[89T]

13 x 8 wheels

[Nio]

No? I had 13's that wouldn't clear...isn't that why all 1988-1989 LX-i's and SE-i's have 14's? Their front calipers are too big.

On the SE-i they won't even fit on the back.

Or at least not mine.

[charliekuney]

I had a set of four 13" steelies with snow tires that I got from my sister. They wouldn't fit over my front calipers (cleared the drums, no problem) so I gave them to Mike for his '87 LX-i hatch. I guess it depends on each individual wheel design? How close were those 13's to the caliper?

[MessyHonda]

maybe aftermarket 13 inch rims fit but steallies do not fit the 88-89 front calipers

[89T]

I have a set of wheels that clear them very well. These are aftermarket wheels, so that may be The difference.

maybe aftermarket 13 inch rims fit but steallies do not fit the 88-89 front calipers

The op did not specify steelies or aftermarket.

[89T]

I had a set of four 13" steelies with snow tires that I got from my sister. They wouldn't fit over my front calipers (cleared the drums, no problem) so I gave them to Mike for his '87 LX-i hatch. I guess it depends on each individual wheel design? How close were those 13's to the caliper?

They were close, and did not rub at all. I am going to try 24x9 slicks on them.

[AccordB20A]

since he is from the UK the brakes may be different. all JDM accord's no matter what year/trim/engine fit 13" wheels. only way to see is to try a 13 on it and see

[ab20000]

Cheers chaps, will trial fit any that I look at to be sure.

Any more pics of these? They look awesome. Also what struts are you using here?

13 x 8 wheels

[89T]

They are bilstein struts and Areospeed coilovers.
The wheels are V2 Compitition wheels. 13 x 8 fronts at 11lbs and 15 x 3.5 rears.

http://v2competition.com/

http://www.importparts.com/shop/inde...7088dd5732bc81

[lostforawhile]

I just checked tire rack and 13 inch tires are no longer available, it's probably the same in a lot of places, if you want 13's you are going to probably have to shell out big bucks and go through a place like Coker Tire

[Vanilla Sky]

The OP is in the UK. Smaller wheels are the norm over there. They don't seem to have the same fetish with huge wheels that Americans have.

[charliekuney]

I am going to try 24x9 slicks on them.

24x9 is...what size is that in normal dimensions? Like, 195/60 or whatever...

[Vanilla Sky]

That's about a 225/60.

[89T]

24x9 is...what size is that in normal dimensions? Like, 195/60 or whatever...

235/60/13=
5.55 in side wall
24.10 in diameter
9.25 in width

225/60/13=
5.31 in sidewall
23.63 in diameter
8.86 in width

[charliekuney]

That's about a 225/60.

Oh, okay. I tried Google but it wouldn't come up with anything.

[Vanilla Sky]

I do think you can fit a wider tire under these cars, especially if it's that short.

[DBMaster]

The OP is in the UK. Smaller wheels are the norm over there. They don't seem to have the same fetish with huge wheels that Americans have.

LOL! I still have my 14's. Even tires for those are getting harder to find. I had to stop using Discount Tire because they don't keep what I want in stock. How annoying would it be to have a road hazard incident and have to drive on a "loaner" tire while waiting for them to get in what I need. I went to Sam's only because I can actually see their inventory. Also, the waiting time is much shorter than Discount or NTB.

If I had it to do over I would try 15" rims. The choices are much broader in that size.

[DBMaster]

Somebody has a Smart for Two car at my office. Even that little roller skate has 15's.

[charliekuney]

Somebody has a Smart for Two car at my office. Even that little roller skate has 15's.

Yeah, those three lugs have a lot to hold! The Brabus Ultimate 112 has 18's.

[wh1skea]

My 86 LXi has 13's all the way around, I'm pretty sure its just the 88-89 LXi and the SEi that have to have 14's