miggy23

Okay guys I'm kind of undecided as to what size wheels I want to get for my new car I use to own an Ef civic and was running 205/55/15 wheels and tire setup I have been noticing that on these new civics people are rolling on 17s I have a particular wheel I want on my car just want to have good mpg as it is a daily driven car to give you guys an idea of the wheels I want here is a pic keep in mind the car will be lowered later on down the line

97emsedan

the bigger the wheel, the more rolling resistance and unsprung weight... you will wind up being a little slower on the launch...17 would be the biggest I would go with a Civic...My Si is on 17s...

miggy23

Well it's an Lx auto so not really gone race its more for just cruising plus I drive 45 minutes to an hour to work everyday so it's mostly gone be on the freeway

Gallo88

You can go with a bigger wheel just make sure the tires you choose has the same rolling diameter as the stock set up, or as close as you can get to it. Rims alone does not create rolling resistance. You can have a stock wheel and put a much taller tire on the car and create rolling resistance.
I had a Mustang that from factory came with 16x8 wheels on it, I upgraded the wheels with a staggered wheel combo. I went with 18x10 out back and 18x9 for the front of the car tire size was 275-40-18 and 255-45-18 the whole package looked much bigger all around, but if you actually did the math the aftermarket still had the same rolling diameter as the stock wheels, I could still get the car sideways if I wanted and it effected mileage maybe by 1MPG if that. Just my opinion, I am sure there are others who will disagree, they might even chime in, either way it's your car, do what makes you happy, your car, your money my friend.

miggy23

I'm thinking I might just get some 15s for it just because the tires are basically brand new and I could use them for the new wheels instead of buying brand new tires

Gallo88

Sounds good, post some pics up and show us how it looks, I'm liking the wheel choice that you showed, if you can get that style in 15's I would jump on it. Good Luck!!!

miggy23

I found those wheels for $320 for the set they are BBS reps obviously but I love the look Hope to have them on the car before the end of the month only thing is they are 4 by 100 I'm gone see if the guy has them in 5 by 114

miggy23

Damn asked the dude he doesn't have them in 5 by 114 but he does have these I 16s and 17s

Gallo88

Personally 17's would look nice lol jmo. Who are you purchasing these wheels from?

miggy23

I found them on Craigslist its a warehouse in L.A. just type in BBS rs style rims on Craigslist and look for the picture of the all black rims I posted in my first post

Todd00

Really? Those wheels in a 15" wheel on a modern Civic sedan?

I'd rather roll around on the OEM hubcaps personally.

miggy23

What size would you be running @todd00 that's why I am asking to see what most people roll with on the modern civic remember I am coming from a 90 hatch so 15s look good on those cars anything bigger was whack

Gallo88

These newer cars look good with 17's in my honest opinion, but considering you want to maintain MPG I would stay with the stock size wheel and just swap your tires over. you wont lose mpg and you save money on tires, I think you most likely have 16's, but again your money your car do what will make you happy