I'm not a big ricer but I want to upgrade my steelies (and please don't ask because I HAVE NO IDEA why my EX came used with steelies) to a set of aluminum alloys. I have a friend who is basically giving me a set of 17s in decent/good condition- minor scratches- with tires 85% usable tread life left for 100 bucks.
My question is what will the ride be like opposed to my 14" steelies- will the ride be real rough? unbearable? with the low profile tires?

 

are you on stock suspension? yes it will be a little rougher

 

yeah it's all stock- I'm just sick of the steelies- but if it's going to be rough I'll just buy some smaller alloys I was thinking 15s. This is just a killer deal imo.

 

IT IS ALITTLE rougher but no it is not unbearable. i have 17" with 215/40/r17 tires and i like the ride. i am on stock suspension as of now.

 

dmorris,

can you post a pic of your ride so I can get an idea of the look?

thanx

 

Like eveybody else said it would be a little rough. Since you are getting wheels, then you will to drop it. So you won't look like 4x4

 

that's why I want to see the last guy's post to see the look with stock suspension.

 

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can you post a pic of your ride so I can get an idea of the look?

thanx</TD></TR></TABLE>

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2183375

 

thanx toyomatt If his ride still has stock suspension then I'll be ok with the look- it's a little high but nothing outrageous.
one thing at a time and I really really want those steelies gone... this seems like a good way to go.

 

You will be fine, nothing that is unbearable.

 

sorry took me so long to reply i work at a dealership yea its not unbearable but man is it high lol 4x4 ftw lol

 

lol yea it will. now all u need to do is lower ur car and u'll be riden in style. lol

 

i'm on 17's 205/40/r17 tires like the other guys mentioned you should really lower ur car, the profile would look much better and if you don't want to spend lots of bux just get some tein lowering springs they ride great and it's about 1.25-1.50 inch drop not too crazy or anythin

 

Run the right height tires for the wheel. 15 inch wheels should run 55 series. 16 inch wheels should run 50 series. 17 inch wheels should run 45 series. 18 inch wheel should run 40 series. That is to keep your speedometer reading right. 17 inch wheel will be fine lowered if your running a 45 series. If you run less it will be more bumpy and there will be more of a chance to bend a rim.

 

stock ride height when i got my first set of wheels, 17"
*looks better then stock but yes, its a monster truck



as of now lowered with 17's

 

nice

 

it will be fine

 

i got 215/45/17 lowered 2". rides fine.

 

i would consider lowering the car before throwing on 17s

 

hey theciv what are you lowered on? what susspension setup do u got?

 

stupid question..but will a drop void any warranties?

 

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Depends on your car's warranty stipulations. You'll want to take that up with the dealership you got your car from.

 

Here is what my 17's look like on my 02 civic with stock suspension. The ride is really not that bad, but as with any low profile tire... AVOID POT HOLES!! lol They are not a smooth ride but just avoid big ones and you'll be fine. I do a lot of interstate driving and they are more smooth then my stock rims were.

 

megan racing 32-way adjustable coilovers

ingalls rear camber kit

Tanabe underbrace

DC CS-2 strut bar

tenzo-R rear tie bar

 

im lowerd about 2.5 and im riding on 205 45 17 rides excellent