Don't know what size rims
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Re: Don't know what size rims (cowtowncivic)
if u get 18's they'll fill out your hub a lot.. 18's look sexy if its a really open spoked rim. 17's are just as badass if uget the right style of course. drop your car with some rims if you're getting 18's, it might sit up a little high like a stage coach
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Re: Don't know what size rims (hoodkid)
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What you really need to be concerned about is offset, weight, and tire sizing.
If the wheel is too low of an offset (I believe +38 is pushing it), you'll be scraping rubber every time you turn or hit a bump...which is not good.
If it's too heavy, it will hurt performance. Try to stick with wheels that weigh about hte same as their size. For example, my Falken Hanabis on the Accord are 17x7.5 and weigh 17 lbs. Enkei RPF1's in 17x7 weigh 15.2. If they weigh too much, and the weight is farther out (say 18" wheels instead of 16" wheels), it takes more effort to turn those wheels. Sticking with a wheel within a few pounds of your size will keep you about the same.
Tire sizing is the most important. Width matters, because of the rubbing issue. Profile matters as well. 17's will be a 45 profile, which should be safe enough, but 18's are a 40 profile, which means you really have to be careful if pavement is bad near you- you can bend a rim or blow a tire.
You also have to measure your wheel/tire combo using an online tire calculator. If you get wheels and tires that are too big/small, you throw off your speedometer and even gearing.
Personally, 17's and 18's are good on the Civic, but i'd stick to 17's if you worry about bad roads or stiffer ride quality. The more tire usually means the more comfortable, but at the same time, sloppier handling.
What you really need to be concerned about is offset, weight, and tire sizing.
If the wheel is too low of an offset (I believe +38 is pushing it), you'll be scraping rubber every time you turn or hit a bump...which is not good.
If it's too heavy, it will hurt performance. Try to stick with wheels that weigh about hte same as their size. For example, my Falken Hanabis on the Accord are 17x7.5 and weigh 17 lbs. Enkei RPF1's in 17x7 weigh 15.2. If they weigh too much, and the weight is farther out (say 18" wheels instead of 16" wheels), it takes more effort to turn those wheels. Sticking with a wheel within a few pounds of your size will keep you about the same.
Tire sizing is the most important. Width matters, because of the rubbing issue. Profile matters as well. 17's will be a 45 profile, which should be safe enough, but 18's are a 40 profile, which means you really have to be careful if pavement is bad near you- you can bend a rim or blow a tire.
You also have to measure your wheel/tire combo using an online tire calculator. If you get wheels and tires that are too big/small, you throw off your speedometer and even gearing.
Personally, 17's and 18's are good on the Civic, but i'd stick to 17's if you worry about bad roads or stiffer ride quality. The more tire usually means the more comfortable, but at the same time, sloppier handling.
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Re: Don't know what size rims (accordselux)
a 225/35/18 is smaller than stock SI
a 225/40/18 is bigger.
both are very minimal differences
Non SI tires have a slightly bigger diameter than the SI so you would want a 225/40/18 (if you have lx,ex) to keep speedo/odo close to stock. If its an SI either will work
a 225/40/18 is bigger.
both are very minimal differences
Non SI tires have a slightly bigger diameter than the SI so you would want a 225/40/18 (if you have lx,ex) to keep speedo/odo close to stock. If its an SI either will work
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