Wantobedoneup

ok i am saving up for rims and would like to see what 16s and 17s look like!
do u 16's wish u had gotten 17s and what about u pple with 17 do u wish
that u had gotten 16s what about pot holes how carfull do u need to be what about
cornering will there be a big difference in 16s and 17s! and yah what about price of tires
i was thinking 205 50 and 205 45????????
thanks in advance!

InanimateCarbonRod

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I have 17s with 215/45 tires. I went with the 45 series tires because there are 2 seasons here. Winter and Construction.

I think 17" wheels are just the right size for most people.

Machina

go with 17" rims and 215/45 tires....you'll wish you had if you get 16s....

Silver2k1Dood

IMHO, 17's and 18's look kick@ss in our civics...however, it will largely depend on your local roads and how horrible they are.

I'm running 17's with 205/40 tires and for the most part, they're just fine. In the last few months, however, Dallas has gotten heavy rains and there's also a lot of construction going on so there are potholes and broken pavement everywhere, it seems. My biggest worry right now is bending a rim[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]...I may even switch to 16's.

There's also the question of ride quality; if you go too big on the rims, you will need a lower profile tire, which will make your car ride like $hit...

I am sure there are more things you'll need to consider...these are just a few.[IMG]i/expressions/beer_yum.gif[/IMG]

pakman313

UM 16'S OR 17'S? HMM I RATHER GET 17'S BUT I PERSONALLY LIKE HAVING 18'S

civicpimpin01

17's look awesome, get either 215/40 or like everyone else said 215/45

mohawkboom

iTrader: (1)

well 17's are great..specially if you go with 215 45 tires. more sidewall than 205 40..not to mention your mileage on your odometer will raise a wee bit slower [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]..

PRCIVIC2001

17's with 215/45's

gipperkid

iTrader: (9)

Hey, with 17's and 205/40/17 rubber.....how much will the odometer raise by? It can't be that much. Will it throw the speedo off too??? Just curious......[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

trevor

look up to the corner of the sreen in the right......no you'll be fine
and yea, I prefer 18's.......go w/ 17's...
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INCAEXtacy

It is all up to you and what you want to spend. I like 18's but I am sticking with my 17"s. Also remember, the bigger you go, the more your ride quality will suffer. Here in Atlanta our roads are pretty nice, so majority of folks around here go with 18's. All in all the choice is up to you.

Toretto

i would go 18" cuz 17" are getting old everybody has them but
dont get 16" they look like stock size wheels i would get the 17
205/40 tires [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

2K2SilverCivicSi

so for $3000 CAN....

whats the best rim and tires to get..... i live in Vancouver..... anything local would be good.....

Toretto

to tell you the truth i like racing harts they are light weight and they just
look good and the tires i would get the yokohama paradas, or some nitto
xtremes 555 you want to get the soft and name brand tires, they stick better to the raod

NickDaMans02Civic

I would go 215/45/17 all the way thats what I plan on getting here sometime just have to save and get a job again if I can find one. [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

Nick