Are 18's too big?
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Are 18's too big?
Just bought a set of 18"x7.5" ICW Odessa rims for my 98 Ex and was planning on wrapping them in Nitto NeoGens 215/35/18 tires. Was wondering if anyone could tell me if I would have any issues of them rubbing against the suspension or wheel wells or anything like that. Thanks for any info.
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Re: Are 18's too big?
Not sure about the 6th gen, but there is some good info in the end of this thread for 7th gen, from Maxtierney
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/4...-they-fit.html
Jus' remember that the suspension of the 6th gen is considerably different and i guess ride height is lower.
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/4...-they-fit.html
Jus' remember that the suspension of the 6th gen is considerably different and i guess ride height is lower.
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Re: Are 18's too big?
Thanks sdaidoji.
Stock Height/Small Drop (one/two finger gap):
You shouldn't have problems other than your speedo will be a little off. Your tires are almost 1/2" taller than the stock 185/65-14s for an EX. 205/35-18s might be a better choice, but I know the 215s are way more common. Good luck on finding a cheap set of 205s, too. There is a 205/30-18 tire, but only one company makes it. You better have some perfect roads in your neighborhood to rock these.
No issues with wheel fitment, rims are 45 offset with a 73mm bore. Just get some 73 to 56.1 centric rings, or you'll get some high speed wobble.
Dropped (flush/tuck):
You have a crazy amount of camber to play with (the joys of double-wishbone fronts/multi-link rears). Depending on how far you are dropped, you'll need to adjust camber, as required. You'll probably have to roll your fenders (fronts, I am almost certain). You're gonna rub.
I know this may sound a little funny coming from a guy rolling on 19s, but I just dont see that many with 96-00 Civics on 18s (not since the first couple of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker movies, anyways). And when I do, they're usually at/near stock height.
Most with drops I see nowadays are on 15/16s, with the occasional 14s and 17s in the mix.
Anyways, good luck to you!
Stock Height/Small Drop (one/two finger gap):
You shouldn't have problems other than your speedo will be a little off. Your tires are almost 1/2" taller than the stock 185/65-14s for an EX. 205/35-18s might be a better choice, but I know the 215s are way more common. Good luck on finding a cheap set of 205s, too. There is a 205/30-18 tire, but only one company makes it. You better have some perfect roads in your neighborhood to rock these.
No issues with wheel fitment, rims are 45 offset with a 73mm bore. Just get some 73 to 56.1 centric rings, or you'll get some high speed wobble.
Dropped (flush/tuck):
You have a crazy amount of camber to play with (the joys of double-wishbone fronts/multi-link rears). Depending on how far you are dropped, you'll need to adjust camber, as required. You'll probably have to roll your fenders (fronts, I am almost certain). You're gonna rub.
I know this may sound a little funny coming from a guy rolling on 19s, but I just dont see that many with 96-00 Civics on 18s (not since the first couple of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker movies, anyways). And when I do, they're usually at/near stock height.
Most with drops I see nowadays are on 15/16s, with the occasional 14s and 17s in the mix.
Anyways, good luck to you!
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Thanks sdaidoji.
Stock Height/Small Drop (one/two finger gap):
You shouldn't have problems other than your speedo will be a little off. Your tires are almost 1/2" taller than the stock 185/65-14s for an EX. 205/35-18s might be a better choice, but I know the 215s are way more common. Good luck on finding a cheap set of 205s, too. There is a 205/30-18 tire, but only one company makes it. You better have some perfect roads in your neighborhood to rock these.
No issues with wheel fitment, rims are 45 offset with a 73mm bore. Just get some 73 to 56.1 centric rings, or you'll get some high speed wobble.
Dropped (flush/tuck):
You have a crazy amount of camber to play with (the joys of double-wishbone fronts/multi-link rears). Depending on how far you are dropped, you'll need to adjust camber, as required. You'll probably have to roll your fenders (fronts, I am almost certain). You're gonna rub.
I know this may sound a little funny coming from a guy rolling on 19s, but I just dont see that many with 96-00 Civics on 18s (not since the first couple of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker movies, anyways). And when I do, they're usually at/near stock height.
Most with drops I see nowadays are on 15/16s, with the occasional 14s and 17s in the mix.
Anyways, good luck to you!
Stock Height/Small Drop (one/two finger gap):
You shouldn't have problems other than your speedo will be a little off. Your tires are almost 1/2" taller than the stock 185/65-14s for an EX. 205/35-18s might be a better choice, but I know the 215s are way more common. Good luck on finding a cheap set of 205s, too. There is a 205/30-18 tire, but only one company makes it. You better have some perfect roads in your neighborhood to rock these.
No issues with wheel fitment, rims are 45 offset with a 73mm bore. Just get some 73 to 56.1 centric rings, or you'll get some high speed wobble.
Dropped (flush/tuck):
You have a crazy amount of camber to play with (the joys of double-wishbone fronts/multi-link rears). Depending on how far you are dropped, you'll need to adjust camber, as required. You'll probably have to roll your fenders (fronts, I am almost certain). You're gonna rub.
I know this may sound a little funny coming from a guy rolling on 19s, but I just dont see that many with 96-00 Civics on 18s (not since the first couple of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker movies, anyways). And when I do, they're usually at/near stock height.
Most with drops I see nowadays are on 15/16s, with the occasional 14s and 17s in the mix.
Anyways, good luck to you!
! The only reason I got the 18's is because I got the entire set brand new for 175$ I will be sure to pick up some centric rings like ya said. Thank you very much again for your help everyone. 
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