Notices
Wheels and Tires Post your wheel and tire related questions here.

Extreme newb question about getting new wheels

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-23-2009
  #1  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
curtner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
curtner is an unknown quantity at this point
Extreme newb question about getting new wheels

Sorry if this isn't even in the right section, but I've been doing some reading around and haven't really been able to find any answers. That's probably because my questions are stupid basic to a car whiz, which I am definitely not. I know how to change my own oil and that's about it.

I recently bought a black 2001 Civic Coupe EX. It still has factory wheels and tires are completely hideous. I'm in the market for something new, but I am clueless as to what to look for compatability wise. I don't want to get something that won't fit or might rub.

Here is something I'm looking at. I want black, gun metal, or something dark. I don't want something too crazy. I like simple, classy designs.


So here are my questions:
What do I have to know about my car before buying new wheels and tires?
Where can I find the information?
Or if someone can guide me in the right direction to ask such silly questions I can make sure I'm asking the right people.

Thank you for any help
Old 10-07-2009
  #2  
Registered!!
 
dcKaz's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lost in Missouri
Age: 35
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
dcKaz is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Extreme newb question about getting new wheels

this site seems to help me the most. http://www.wheelfire.com/ If you go with there stock specs on your car you wont be rubbing unless you go 18"+ I'd imagine
Old 10-07-2009
  #3  
Premium Member
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (95)
 
gearbox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NV
Age: 43
Posts: 51,241
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Rep Power: 787
gearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Extreme newb question about getting new wheels

for 2001 civic, you want the 4x100 bolt pattern. alot of universal wheels tho are cheaply made and will not be perfectly round or balanced. so you may have vibration on the highway. you can try the hub centering rings, but the dont always work. only oem wheels are hub matched specifically to the car. also you need "tuner" lug nuts because the stock ones wont fit.
Old 10-28-2009
  #4  
Registered!!
 
WillyR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
WillyR is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Extreme newb question about getting new wheels

I don't know why you wouldn't go with the site you got that rim from..http://www.wheelmax.com/

Don't they give you the specs there? I think they have F.A.Q. there I'm not sure o.o
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
honda200192
Suspension
12
10-27-2019 12:23 PM
Optimus34
8th & 9th Generation Civic 2006 - 2015
3
05-25-2015 11:52 PM
bsmiley
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
3
04-27-2015 01:27 PM
supercivic01
South
0
11-30-2001 11:27 AM
BeefMan
General Honda Civic Forum Archive.
3
11-25-2001 10:38 PM



Quick Reply: Extreme newb question about getting new wheels



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:30 PM.