s3xtc

hey you guys, i was wondering if anyone can suggest a perfect fitment for 08 civic coupe w/o any bumping and grinding...
i am looking for 17 inch rims..need to know the perfect tire size and wheels.
anyone know?

T-MacK

Whatever you like.
Me personally I hate 17's there big,heavy,and kill your acceleration and gas mileage.
I would look in'to 16"s or lower.

s3xtc

seriously?i'm so noob...didn't know it kills gas...hmmm...16's eh? never even thought of 16's. since gas is 115.2 today...i should rethink

T-MacK

Think about it....the bigger wheel and rim will have more rotating mass then a smaller wheel. It takes more rpm to move the wheel around then a smaller set-up.

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

iTrader: (3)

ditto.

What size rim does your car come with stock??

T-MacK

I'm thinking 16" would suit your car nicely. 15" might not fill your rim well out to much, unless you planned on a drop?

szuberi

he is driving an 8th gen...not an older civic on which 17s would be too big. plus moving from 16 to 17 will not make any material difference in terms of gas mileage. dont buy them rice projector headlights and that will pay for gas.

215-45-17 is the size you need. there should be no bumping or grinding...go for it.

viper_2_4

I believe 06+ Sis come with 17s...they should fit and look fine...although 16s would probably look good also, and be cheaper...

s3xtc

hey guys...i have dx-g...comes w/ 15'stock...rice projector?so you've seen my other posts?

viper_2_4

http://honda.ca/HondaCA2006/Models/C...2008/Specs?L=E

DX has 15s, EX has 16s and Si has 17s...

as long as you get a tire size similar to that, you should be fine

DumbasSi

Unless you got a very heavy set of wheels, you would notice any significant loss in performance or economy. Get some 40lb dubbs and you would. 16's look very small on an 06+ Civic IMO. My car looked dumb when it was on its winter wheels. 17x7 with a +45 offset if what the factory wheels are and they would fit perfect.

Also remember when going from a 15 or 16" tire with a tall sidewall like a 55 or 60, to a 17" tire with a 45 sidewall, you will notice a stiffer ride in most cases.

s3xtc

ok..so i've decided to go w/ 17's, does that i mean i need low profiles?

szuberi

yes...you do

fingolfin

go with either a 40 or a 45
50 will be big, 45 is contortable, 40 is the popluar, but is less confortable then the 40


what size tire are you going with? 205? 225?

s3xtc

no clue..thats why i wanted to ask you guys...

szuberi

are you really reading all posts? i mentioned earlier 215-45-17 is the oem spec upgrade to your 16" tires. that size is what that goes on the SI models. now tell me what info is missing on here?

fingolfin

indeed, if the OEM is 215/45 17 then thats probably the best bet for you.

keep in mind 205/40 will be pretty much the same, granted a tad (and i do mean tad) small, and shorter, but tires tend to be cheaper

EX: FALKEN FK452
215/45/17 $610
205/40/17 $530

FALKEN RT615
215/45/17 $670
205/40/17 $590

etc etc

I stole these from tire23 our sponser

szuberi

yes but with the 40 profile, his rims will be more close to the ground ;-)

fingolfin

what's that line in that 50 cent song

low pro tires, looks like im driving on blades?
something like that...

szuberi

haha...the song was 'How We Do'

I put Lamborghini doors on that Es-co-lade
Low Pro., so low they're like i'm ridin' on blades
In one year mang, a *****'s so paid
I have a straight bitch in the telly goin both ways