V50 General : - 8th Gen Civic Steel Wheels

The Thong · Jun 28th, 2017, 19:03

Ive got what feels like an imbalance on my V50 which I've had since I've owned it. I've tried wheel balance etc but I've never really gotten rid of it. So, my plan is to put some wheels on the front smaxle try the car then the rear axle to try and nail down the issue. I've got access to some Honda 8th Gen steel rims but does anyone know if they fit or not before I commit to borrowing them?

Rooster · Jun 28th, 2017, 20:08

http://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Honda.html

Volvo pcd is 5 x 108,

better getting a set of ford or jag wheels to try

The Thong · Jun 28th, 2017, 20:14

Cheers for that, the vibration is starting to annoy now.

TT

Yobbo · Jun 28th, 2017, 20:22

Might be the wishbone rear bushings? They're a common failure and can lead to a feeling of swaying and indirect steering though best indication is vibration under braking.

scoobysn7x · Jun 29th, 2017, 13:09

I've had similar issue on mine, so far had the wheels balance twice, and checked for buckles etc, had it in to 2 garages first garage thought it was a geometry issue but didn't want to touch it as I had non standard wheels (8.5j wheels running 225/40 R18s), kept to this even when I said the issue was there on the old standard wheels aswell, I advised the virbration got worse under braking at high speed and that I thought it may have been warped discs, but he said they checked the discs and pads and these were fine.

Was in a second garage on Monday they checked the discs on the rollers, and said they were warped, I asked them to check the bushes as well, they said these looked fine so I got them to change the discs and pads.

So far it feels better but I've not done any motorway driving yet to see if its solved the vibration issues I was having between 70-80, but it definately feels better under braking. Hopefully that's it sorted as kind of running out of ideas, as only things left are bushes and tracking, but I doubt tracking issue would get worse under braking

Jun 28th, 2017, 19:03	#1
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:37 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	8th Gen Civic Steel Wheels Ive got what feels like an imbalance on my V50 which I've had since I've owned it. I've tried wheel balance etc but I've never really gotten rid of it. So, my plan is to put some wheels on the front smaxle try the car then the rear axle to try and nail down the issue. I've got access to some Honda 8th Gen steel rims but does anyone know if they fit or not before I commit to borrowing them? __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jun 28th, 2017, 20:08	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	http://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Honda.html Volvo pcd is 5 x 108, better getting a set of ford or jag wheels to try __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jun 28th, 2017, 20:14	#3
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:37 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Cheers for that, the vibration is starting to annoy now. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jun 28th, 2017, 20:22	#4
Yobbo Dave Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 11:33 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: East Yorkshire	Might be the wishbone rear bushings? They're a common failure and can lead to a feeling of swaying and indirect steering though best indication is vibration under braking. __________________ V50 D5 'Thor'

Jun 29th, 2017, 13:09	#5
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	I've had similar issue on mine, so far had the wheels balance twice, and checked for buckles etc, had it in to 2 garages first garage thought it was a geometry issue but didn't want to touch it as I had non standard wheels (8.5j wheels running 225/40 R18s), kept to this even when I said the issue was there on the old standard wheels aswell, I advised the virbration got worse under braking at high speed and that I thought it may have been warped discs, but he said they checked the discs and pads and these were fine. Was in a second garage on Monday they checked the discs on the rollers, and said they were warped, I asked them to check the bushes as well, they said these looked fine so I got them to change the discs and pads. So far it feels better but I've not done any motorway driving yet to see if its solved the vibration issues I was having between 70-80, but it definately feels better under braking. Hopefully that's it sorted as kind of running out of ideas, as only things left are bushes and tracking, but I doubt tracking issue would get worse under braking

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