pwnderpants

I just recently acquired a 2001 Civic LX 4dr and I want to get 17" wheels. Can anyone recommend any wheel brands that would fit as well as tire sizes that won't cause rubbing or get in the way of my brakes. My car has stock suspension and I don't plan on dropping. Also, does anyone have experience on how the ride is on 17s? If 16s are a better ride/fit I'm open to suggestions, thank you.

BlueEM2

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The ride on 17's is crap. It's real bad for your suspension. It will make your D17 engine work overtime. This topic has been covered extensively, do a little searching. It's up to you but I would not go much bigger than 16's on a civic. Just make sure the wheels are as light as possible. Also, your going to get some wheel gap when you put rims on so you should probably lower the car as well. Just so it does not look silly.

kc8ktq

If you want to stick with 17's, and still want ride quality, I would go with 215/45/17 on Enkei Racing RPF1's (wheels are only 15 lbs each). Wheel gap would actually decrease 0.4 inches with that tire size, and the speedometer reading is still within acceptable specs.

svtec

i had 18's on mine and the ride was not bad but then again we have pretty alright roads.

YSIDRAG

<----Has 20's and it rides fine.

2005civiclx

get 17s the ride is fine. i have 17s and its not that bad just avoid potholes which you probably already do anyways so nothing will change. the only thing bad is yes you feel bumps more but you get used to it and its not that bumpy to me and my roads arent that great. i have 205/40/17 and i think it rides good. you could go bigger than 17s if you felt like it. its your choice. if you feel like 17s dont listen to people saying the ride is crappy cause its really not that bad. look on craigslist for rims first sometimes you can find a good deal on some rims.

electric130

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I have 215/45/17 tires on mine and the ride isn't much different than stock. the engine doesn't work overtime. acceleration feels the same as my stock 14" steelies. braking feels the same. cornering is hugely improved on the 215's. the only down side is the reduced wear life due to being an aggressive tire. typically low profile tires are softer compounds. i've got 30k miles on my current set, but they're done. i got 70kmi on my stock set.

Honda05

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i agree with what hes saying.. ive had 17's for about 4 or 5 years now and ive never had any problems.. just get some good tires and you will be set

oney

no problems yet and im running 205/40zr17 suspension wise im running the raceland ep3 coilovers and they feel great make sure you do it where you can align it immediately or you wont be able to drive anywhere it kicks the toe out of wack good luck with your car.

D940

They aren't crap...I have 17's Chrome on a 2000 lx. It rides fine...Plus it will only ride like crap if you have crappy tires. Mine are low profile, 80w Admirals. They ride like any other car with low profile tires. If you want a smooth ride from any car with bigger rims and low profile tires you need a better suspension kit. The ONLY Downside to having bigger rims and low profile tires on a honda civic is that your gas mileage will drop about 4 miles/gallon.

D940

Here is a look at my civic so you have an idea what it would look like...

electric130

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i disagree with this. mine didn't change. i still get an average of 33mpg city/hwy combined. i got that on my stock 14's.

D940

Do you have chrome wheels? bc Chrome ones are heavier...

electric130

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yes i know chrome is heavier. what i was disagreeing with was your general statement that "bigger rims and low profile tires on a honda civic is that your gas mileage will drop about 4 miles/gallon." that is not and will not be everyone's results. will be dependent on the rim/tire combo. that's why i disagreed.

at any rate, for another visual, here's my 02 LX with 215/45/17's.

kyle27

I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX Sedan, and already have the 17's but havent gotten tires put on them yet. They are 215/45/17. Will I have any problems with the fitment, or will spacers be needed?