Busted a wheel...
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Busted a wheel...
Ok right now I have 18" Enkei CDR9 wheels on my 00 si...i went on road trip this weekend and busted my front rim...right now i am just gonna get new tires for my stock 15's and put them on maybe get a new 18 and sell them...but my question is i want to get 17's and put them on and get a bigger profile tire but something that wont be really big, what size should i go with? 40 series or bigger? i dont want this to happen again expecially from a pot hole. thanks
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Re: Busted a wheel... (McCurry)
Get the tire that is best size match for your car, not what will prevent you from getting pothole damage. If you are really worried about pothole damage reduce the size of your rim. 16"s might be a good choice.
205/40-17
205/45-16
These are the proper size for your car. I would get 16s. Cheaper, less chance of damage and less chance of theft.
205/40-17
205/45-16
These are the proper size for your car. I would get 16s. Cheaper, less chance of damage and less chance of theft.
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Re: Busted a wheel... (old man neri)
i personally like how the 18's set on my car with the 35series tire but i really dont wanna bust a rim like this again...and 16's i dont see why i would go that small cause it has stock 15's...1inch aint a big upgrade to me and i like nice wheels...i hate to downgrade to 17's but i now i cant get a bigger tire on my 18's so i am just gonna drop a size...thanks alot tho
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Re: Busted a wheel... (McCurry)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by McCurry »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone think i could get a 40seris tire on a 18? and still put it on my car and be able to turn and stuff?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No.
You don't seem to understand the problem.
The problem with really large wheels is that they need a shorter sidewall to work on your car without rubbing and while maintaining the suspension geometry. The short sidewall leaves them susceptible to damage from potholes and such.
Using oversized tires, like you are asking about, is asking for trouble. Even 215/35-18 tires are 2 percent larger than your stock 195/55-15 (but that's the smallest tire size commonly found for 18" wheels). Anything bigger will almost certainly rub on your wheel wells. They will also throw off your speedometer and odometer, and they will make your car accelerate slower. Don't make this mistake!
If you don't want your wheels to be susceptible to damage, then you should use smaller wheels. And 17" wheels are just too close to 18" to help all that much.
I agree with Matt that you should get 16" wheels, which still give your car a nice look without leaving yourself open to damage. But if you really want the look of 18" wheels, then use the proper size tire (215/35-18) and live with the real risk of wheel damage.
No.
You don't seem to understand the problem.
The problem with really large wheels is that they need a shorter sidewall to work on your car without rubbing and while maintaining the suspension geometry. The short sidewall leaves them susceptible to damage from potholes and such.
Using oversized tires, like you are asking about, is asking for trouble. Even 215/35-18 tires are 2 percent larger than your stock 195/55-15 (but that's the smallest tire size commonly found for 18" wheels). Anything bigger will almost certainly rub on your wheel wells. They will also throw off your speedometer and odometer, and they will make your car accelerate slower. Don't make this mistake!
If you don't want your wheels to be susceptible to damage, then you should use smaller wheels. And 17" wheels are just too close to 18" to help all that much.
I agree with Matt that you should get 16" wheels, which still give your car a nice look without leaving yourself open to damage. But if you really want the look of 18" wheels, then use the proper size tire (215/35-18) and live with the real risk of wheel damage.
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Re: Busted a wheel... (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No.
You don't seem to understand the problem.
The problem with really large wheels is that they need a shorter sidewall to work on your car without rubbing and while maintaining the suspension geometry. The short sidewall leaves them susceptible to damage from potholes and such.
Using oversized tires, like you are asking about, is asking for trouble. Even 215/35-18 tires are 2 percent larger than your stock 195/55-15 (but that's the smallest tire size commonly found for 18" wheels). Anything bigger will almost certainly rub on your wheel wells. They will also throw off your speedometer and odometer, and they will make your car accelerate slower. Don't make this mistake!
If you don't want your wheels to be susceptible to damage, then you should use smaller wheels. And 17" wheels are just too close to 18" to help all that much.
I agree with Matt that you should get 16" wheels, which still give your car a nice look without leaving yourself open to damage. But if you really want the look of 18" wheels, then use the proper size tire (215/35-18) and live with the real risk of wheel damage.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know it throws off speedo and everything and slows down ur acceleration...I have had 18's on my civic for a long time now...and if dropping to 17's wont help me any then i will just stick with 18's...like i said before i like nice wheels and to me 16's dont look nice on anything but that is my opinion i aint cuttin on you or anyone...the reason i have asked if i could fit a bigger tire on my car is because i have seen ppl put 19's on civic and i didnt know if u could squeeze a bigger tire on an 18 and they fit under it like the 19's would...thanks for the info and the help but if droping to 17's and gettin a 40series tire wont help then i will just save my money and keep the 18's and get a new one...thanks
You don't seem to understand the problem.
The problem with really large wheels is that they need a shorter sidewall to work on your car without rubbing and while maintaining the suspension geometry. The short sidewall leaves them susceptible to damage from potholes and such.
Using oversized tires, like you are asking about, is asking for trouble. Even 215/35-18 tires are 2 percent larger than your stock 195/55-15 (but that's the smallest tire size commonly found for 18" wheels). Anything bigger will almost certainly rub on your wheel wells. They will also throw off your speedometer and odometer, and they will make your car accelerate slower. Don't make this mistake!
If you don't want your wheels to be susceptible to damage, then you should use smaller wheels. And 17" wheels are just too close to 18" to help all that much.
I agree with Matt that you should get 16" wheels, which still give your car a nice look without leaving yourself open to damage. But if you really want the look of 18" wheels, then use the proper size tire (215/35-18) and live with the real risk of wheel damage.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know it throws off speedo and everything and slows down ur acceleration...I have had 18's on my civic for a long time now...and if dropping to 17's wont help me any then i will just stick with 18's...like i said before i like nice wheels and to me 16's dont look nice on anything but that is my opinion i aint cuttin on you or anyone...the reason i have asked if i could fit a bigger tire on my car is because i have seen ppl put 19's on civic and i didnt know if u could squeeze a bigger tire on an 18 and they fit under it like the 19's would...thanks for the info and the help but if droping to 17's and gettin a 40series tire wont help then i will just save my money and keep the 18's and get a new one...thanks
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Re: Busted a wheel... (McCurry)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by McCurry »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if droping to 17's and gettin a 40series tire wont help then i will just save my money and keep the 18's and get a new one...</TD></TR></TABLE>
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