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Jun 3, 2005

fuledya

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I've solved my suspension problems!!!!!!

I have Hayame V2 and hated the ride. It was rough, and it sucked. I hadn't ridden in any other civics that were lowered, so I could compare the ride. Well, to make a long story short, I had 205-40-17 tires, and today I bought some Yokohama Parada spec 2, 205-45-17 tires and let me tell you, the RIDE IS AWESOME! I still have the somewhat low profile look, but the ride is awesome, and all along I thought it was my suspension, no friggin way!
Anyways, 205-40-17 tires should be outlawed, there rubberbands for christ sake! If you want a good look, and a great ride, go with some high quality tires, 205-45-17's!!!
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no rubbing issues either. God, it's like having a whole new car!

Jun 3, 2005

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man, you would really hate my 35s then.

Jun 3, 2005

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Jun 3, 2005

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i just put my stock (04exwheels) back on today
It rides so much smoother than 205/40/17s...hehe
my next set of rims would be 16's...

Jun 3, 2005

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yea 205/40/17 does suck sometimes,,,

Jun 3, 2005

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If I ever get rims i'd go 16s.

Jun 3, 2005

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I'm happy with my 205/50/16's

Jun 3, 2005

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fuledya

If you want a good look, and a great ride, go with some high quality tires, 205-45-17's!!!

post a pic I'd like to see what it would look like thought about doin the same...

Last edited by Hayz; Jun 3, 2005 at 11:09 PM.

Jun 4, 2005

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Buying 16's? I think thats a waste of money, too much rubber and not enough wheel. Just my opinion.

Jun 6, 2005

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why didnt you wider? i ride on 215/45/17 and fnd the ride sporty yet still able to eat bumps on the road

Jun 6, 2005

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Ha ha ha!!! Rubberbands? Damn . . . I dont even know what to call my 215/35/18s than.

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why didnt you wider? i ride on 215/45/17 and fnd the ride sporty yet still able to eat bumps on the road

i have that size on the civic right now and its great quality ride, BUT not good size for those whom want to lower more than 2"

post pics of your 205/45/17 fuledya

and also state how many inch drop on xxx springs if u can to?

Jun 7, 2005

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Quote:

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i have that size on the civic right now and its great quality ride, BUT not good size for those whom want to lower more than 2"

post pics of your 205/45/17 fuledya

and also state how many inch drop on xxx springs if u can to?

quick question to those who have 215/45/17 and have drops around 1-2 inch. Do u guys rub in any sort of way such as turning, on bumps, or any other things that might make you rub. i have a drop of 1.75 front 1.5 rear and im worried that if i put that tire on it would rub

Jun 7, 2005

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My first set of tires were
215/45/17 w/1.75(springs only) drop ALL = no rubbing (pothole fudged)
back to stock
205/40/17 w/stock height = (with too much space, hated the rims tho were free tho)
back to stock
205/35/18 w/stock height (no rub, ok ride just gonna wait and get tru coilovers)

Jun 7, 2005

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i have some 205/55/16 azenis, and theyre not soft at all, i was more confortable with my 17's, it all depends on the stiffness of the tire.....

Jun 7, 2005

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205 40 17 are not made for our cars .. thats what numerous shops told me ,,

205 45 17 or 215 40 17 are best options.. theres always 215 45 17 that could fit.

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Nobody uses the tire calculator anymore? http://www.7thgencivic.com/index.php?page=tirecalc&

Well I ride on Falken Ziex Ze-512 215/40/18 and they're pretty soft I say...

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Ill get pics soon, the 215-45-17's were too much sidewall in my opinion. The 205-45-17's are as close to stock overall dimensions 185-65-15's, and yes Tamazoid, I have used the tire calculator before.....