Hi,

I have 2008 Civic (Sedan, 4 door, Automatic) model DX-G. It came with 15" rims and tire size P195/65 R15. I plan to buy new winter tires and steel rims for this car. Other 2008 Civic models, i.e. LX and EX-L, come with 16" rims and tire size P205/55 R16. My question is that can I use 16" steel rims and winter tires of size P205/60 R16 with 2008 Civic model DX-G? What would be the negative aspects of using 16" rims and tires instead of 15"?

Thanks,
Mansoor

 

yes

 

as long as the rolling radius is within like 5% you'll be fine.

 

there will be no harm.
i think the only bad thing u would get out of it, is the extra weight, but that would be good for slippery conditions

 

The 205/60-16 is going to be a little bigger diameter, and will make your speedometer read 2.8% fast. Nothing huge, but it won't read 100% correct.

i-VTEC_DOHC: Grip in snow will actually be reduced with a wider tire. The weight increase of the bigger rim will likely be negated by the wider tire, which you don't want in winter.

Mansoor: I'd say stay with a 195 or even go to a 185 width tire for dedicated snows, unless you're getting a crazy deal on the 205's and rims. Thinner tires "cut" through the snow and ice better, putting more weight on a smaller surface area of the tire. This increases your grip in slippery conditions.

 

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

 

honda civic is the biggest piece of s*it honda ever came out with and all you f*cking air heads wanna be racers ruined this piece of s*it by putting that 747 wing on a front wheel drive grocery getter economy box!!!!!!

 

all yeah i forgot you can slap some stickers on the side and get all that horse power and a carbon fiber hood which isn't worth a s*it and get some more v tech which will increase performance

 

2 Posts and this guy gets banned. Great work, bro.

 

Sound advice!