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Old Jan 6, 2003
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ride quality with 17/18's?

For those of you with 17 or 18 inch wheels,how is the ride?
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The 17" with 215/45 Kumho 712's have a little road noise but other then that good considering their price

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It's a little firm, but I can deal with it.
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Very rattly and bumpy now.
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Are you riding on 17's or 18's? stock or lowered? what kind of set up: shocks,springs,coilovers?
Thanks for the input so far.
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I've got 18x7 rims with 215/35-18 tires. I also have H&R sport springs and Koni adjustable shocks.
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i remember rolling on the stockies. they where pretty gushy for my taste.
so then the 17's 205/40/17 i noticed a good improvement in handling over stock road noise appeared, not alot but it is there. bumps where a little more noticeable. but I like to feel the road a bit.
then GC coilovers, Koni shocks, front strut bar, spc camber kit and soon to put on, OEM front cross brace . and soon to purchase rsx 19mm sway bar. This is the suspension that I was aiming for. a little on the rough side for some but not for me but. the adjustability and handling are great and will get better with the sway bar.
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riding on 215/35/18's 2.5" drop and isn't harsh at all, rides firm. only issues i have is some ocational bumpy roads. but i pretty much know where all the defects in the roads is in my area so its no a problem. unkown areas i just take my time and drive like a grandma [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: NickDaMans02Civic
The 17" with 215/45 Kumho 712's have a little road noise but other then that good considering their price

Nick[hr]
That TIRE is loud. It's affordable and adequate for performance.
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