Hello,
Im getting 16" wheels for my 93 Civic Hatchback. Do I need to lower it with springs? Do I need to do anything special to the suspention or trim? How will it effect my ride, steering etc?
Thanks!!!

 

you don't need springs, but it will certainly look and handle much better if you do put them on.

 

You dont need springs but it would be a great upgrade and at the same time you should change your shock too. Also with out springs your car will look a little bit like a 4x4.

Dave

 

specail offroad model

 

what are the largest wheels I could put on without springs? That would'nt make the car look bad...???

 

anything larger than 16" wheels on a eg hatch like yours will look ridiculous. 15" wheels are an ideal size in my opinion. why are you opposed to getting springs? they do more than just eliminate wheel gap...

 

Not apposed... I'm just trying to estimate the total cost for this project, and learn a little more about coil overs, suspention, etc... Thanks for the tips!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93SiVtec677 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">]with out springs your car will look a little bit like a 4x4.

Dave</TD></TR></TABLE> Naaa, wheel gap yes, but not anymore than normal if you get a 40 or 45 series tire. I currently do not have springs with my 16's, yes it would look much better lowered an inch and a half but there isnt anymore wheel gap then there was with my 13's.

 

16"s with 1.8" drop springs would give it a whole new look.

i have Tien SS's, on my integra, its a 1.8" drop, on 17's, and its PERFECT!

 

if you lower your car too much you will also need a camber kit as well...

 

"I currently do not have springs with my 16's, yes it would look much better lowered an inch and a half but there isnt anymore wheel gap then there was with my 13's. "
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sounds good... got any pictures? I'm just curious to see what it would look like?
Thanks for the tips...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by artraffle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sounds good... got any pictures? I'm just curious to see what it would look like?</TD></TR></TABLE>

https://honda-tech.com/gara...=3615

that is with 205/45/16's

 

Looking good! Thanks for the photo!

 

just out of curiosity,
do you think that 15's with 195/50 tires would look funny without lowering it?

 

just out of curiosity,
do you think that 15's with 195/50 tires would look funny without lowering it?

 

i dunno, i can't really visualize it juss yet, what are your currently running ne neways, 185/60/14? or a lil bigger?