opinion of si rims on the civic
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opinion of si rims on the civic
im thinking of either keeping the si rims and maybe buying tires for them, or waiting and buying whole new rims... the si rims r only 15". Wat do u guys think of them on the civic? look good? bad? too small? whats ur opinion of wat i should do.? (note my civic has the oem kit, and am planning to drop 1.5" wit the eibach sportline springs)
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Originally posted by SlammedBlueEM2
I've seen plenty of Si wheels powdercoated.
I've seen plenty of Si wheels powdercoated.
Originally posted by Boilermaker1
Compare it to the quantity that are not. Then count how many of each color you see. I bet they're all different. Theres at least 100 shades of black, and even more of charcoal.
Compare it to the quantity that are not. Then count how many of each color you see. I bet they're all different. Theres at least 100 shades of black, and even more of charcoal.
yea, they're tight rims. However, if you get the '00 si set, they come with 195 55 15 tires ... '03 ex's come with 185 65 15 ... but you can't just swap the tires, or your speedometer will be off ... >;(
Originally posted by aznboysrfr
yea, they're tight rims. However, if you get the '00 si set, they come with 195 55 15 tires ... '03 ex's come with 185 65 15 ... but you can't just swap the tires, or your speedometer will be off ... >;(
yea, they're tight rims. However, if you get the '00 si set, they come with 195 55 15 tires ... '03 ex's come with 185 65 15 ... but you can't just swap the tires, or your speedometer will be off ... >;(
185-65-15 sucks. Bottom line, it's the ugliest size period. It's pretty much a donut.
When resizing tires on a car, you should check the calculator and make sure the new size does NOT exceed 3% too fast/slow. 205/55-15 is perhaps the most useful and attractive size you can go without breaking the barriers of the speedo. It doesn't have to be perfect. When the speedo is off, some changes in speed are neglible but be sensible if you're gonna use a specific tire size for daily driving. (Such as Zzyzx who uses 205/50-15 for autocrossing purposes.)
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Not all Si rims come with tires... and I'm sure there are a load of them that don't come with the stock tire the stock size. If need be, just get the tires swapped.
185-65-15 sucks. Bottom line, it's the ugliest size period. It's pretty much a donut.
When resizing tires on a car, you should check the calculator and make sure the new size does NOT exceed 3% too fast/slow. 205/55-15 is perhaps the most useful and attractive size you can go without breaking the barriers of the speedo. It doesn't have to be perfect. When the speedo is off, some changes in speed are neglible but be sensible if you're gonna use a specific tire size for daily driving. (Such as Zzyzx who uses 205/50-15 for autocrossing purposes.)
Not all Si rims come with tires... and I'm sure there are a load of them that don't come with the stock tire the stock size. If need be, just get the tires swapped.
185-65-15 sucks. Bottom line, it's the ugliest size period. It's pretty much a donut.
When resizing tires on a car, you should check the calculator and make sure the new size does NOT exceed 3% too fast/slow. 205/55-15 is perhaps the most useful and attractive size you can go without breaking the barriers of the speedo. It doesn't have to be perfect. When the speedo is off, some changes in speed are neglible but be sensible if you're gonna use a specific tire size for daily driving. (Such as Zzyzx who uses 205/50-15 for autocrossing purposes.)
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SlammedBlueEM2s Right, For street tires you dont want to go Excessivly large or small, It would screw with your speedo and milage. I run the smaller tires for a Gearing advantage for my racing. My nomal street tires are 17's with 205/40-17's on them (I Know SlammedBlueEM2 dosn't like 205/40-17's but they are cheep and I dont push them hard any way).
Good luck in picking a tire, and remember, WIDER IS BETTER!!!!
Originally posted by usafstud
u get a huge wheel gap with 205/50/15's
u get a huge wheel gap with 205/50/15's
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Racing enthusiasts want bigger rims for better cornering
but they give up a smooth ride. The smoothest ride is
with the OEM 14" rims with a slightly over sized tire, say
a 195/14/65. The lower profile cancells out the wider
rubber so the speedometer stays the same. Nineteen
inchers will telegraph every bump.
but they give up a smooth ride. The smoothest ride is
with the OEM 14" rims with a slightly over sized tire, say
a 195/14/65. The lower profile cancells out the wider
rubber so the speedometer stays the same. Nineteen
inchers will telegraph every bump.
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Originally posted by webster7
Racing enthusiasts want bigger rims for better cornering
but they give up a smooth ride. The smoothest ride is
with the OEM 14" rims with a slightly over sized tire, say
a 195/14/65. The lower profile cancells out the wider
rubber so the speedometer stays the same. Nineteen
inchers will telegraph every bump.
Racing enthusiasts want bigger rims for better cornering
but they give up a smooth ride. The smoothest ride is
with the OEM 14" rims with a slightly over sized tire, say
a 195/14/65. The lower profile cancells out the wider
rubber so the speedometer stays the same. Nineteen
inchers will telegraph every bump.
1. as small of a wheel that will fit over your breaks
2. as wide a wheel that wont rub the uprights (Shocks)and wont totally destroy the wheel bearings.
3. as wide and short of a tire as you can get, and as Sticky as you can run legaly in your class. (Something allong the lines of 205/50R15 Like my Falkens if you run STS (Autocross) or 225/45ZR15 in a nice Hoosier if you're in a more open class)
I'd run 13's if I could fit them, and if there were a competive tire in that size.
Originally posted by go02civic
seeing all the civic with si rims.......now where can i get a hand on the rims too??????
seeing all the civic with si rims.......now where can i get a hand on the rims too??????
Try ClubSi.com
Try Honda-Tech.com
Find someone who can get good deals from the dealer... although that's pretty much the worse option it's gonna be high regardless. W/center caps you'll be paying over $600 when you can get them used for under 1/2 the price.
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