17" upgrade for civic

bobster · 3rd July 2008, 22:18

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Originally Posted by autopsyche

Alright, so now we have a civic running on M6 replica 17inch wheels, tires are 215/50... perfect profile to keep a slight cushion over the 45 profiles.

Arush

What amazing Alloys, Finally a set of wheels that do justice to the car civic is. How much did they cost?

The Saint · 15th July 2008, 13:09

Guys, I am new here as in just registered, so hello to every one out here, Car freak like all others out here, have bought number or cars and modified my own way, will share some pics sometime soon, I am here to ask something on the upsizing the tyre for the Honda Civic, I have an AT.

I read on this thread lot of discussions but I have some questions which are still unanswered, therefor I am writing here in,'

Want to know the following:
- Is there going to be a mileage drop if I install 225/45/17.. if yes then how much approx.
- Is 17" a good decision, will the car touch from behind if 2 -3 people are sitting.
-is the pick of the car etc affected..
Please guys help, as I have selected a nice mind bogglng Lenso alloy wheels.

hi all, how about 17" inches, 225/45/.

chiragh_bir · 16th July 2008, 17:36

@ rajat come to chandigarh my friend has good collection of 17 inch alloys at his shop.. will get you a good deal

akshay4587 · 16th July 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by chiragh_bir

@ rajat come to chandigarh my friend has good collection of 17 inch alloys at his shop.. will get you a good deal

Chiragh this query was posted almost 2 years ago i guess he might have worn out tyres on those RIMS now

csentil · 16th July 2008, 23:07

Saint, you might not get answers as this topic has been flogged to death... better read the Civic threads. You ride is going to be as bumpy as hell if you get 17". Pickup shouldn't be a problem. Coupled with the soft suspension, 17" might not be the right choice. However if you are driving only in the city and wanna show off a hot set of wheels then go for it !!!

Epic · 17th July 2008, 15:43

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

17s are still cool. Try 20"s.

I can't remember if I've posted a pic, but this is what they look like.

Hey can anyone tell me which brand of wheels are these and where are they available in Mumbai?

v1p3r · 18th July 2008, 01:38

Not seen them anywhere except right here. They were a custom import for a friend.

The Saint · 18th July 2008, 11:20

Sentil thanks mate, but I have checked with couple of guys driving on 17" with 225/45/17, yes the ride is stiff cos the rubber is less due to low profile, but how about a 225/50/17, one of the guys driving with that says it very close to stock rims drive, how true is that, checking cos the thread has some unanswered questions, also I have bought lovely luking white with mirror lip lenso in 17" and wanna make the right tyre choice, will it touch from the back if 2-3 people sitting, what about the mileage will it drop ????

Anyone can help as I have still not bought tyres but going to buy today 215/50/17 yokohama's rare find but 4 pieces available.

csentil · 18th July 2008, 14:52

With 3 people in the back and luggage in the boot, the normal stock setup itself bottoms out if you hit a big size pothole and would scrape the bigger speedbreakers. Bangalore speedbreakers are notorious. So as I said it depends on your driving style and where you drive. If you are going to have a full load regularly in your car then everyone has to get ready for a stiff ride and some amount of scraping !!

navpreet318 · 20th July 2008, 01:22

Can anyone help me out.what is the brand of the JDM Civic Type r 18" alloys.as also depicted in this link.
2007 Honda Civic Type R - Top Speed

The Saint · 21st July 2008, 11:38

Sentil & others, I have my new 17" wheels on my civic AT and beleive you in me, they are awesome, I need to thank one Bhpian who advised me to go for 215/50/17 his name is varun M here, they ride is awesome and there is no difference in the ride, it makes me feel as though I am driving on stock wheels, I picked up mind boggling Lenso wheels with a red samurai logo with yoko tyres, I want to post the pics of my hot luking civic which is my own creation and very sure that every one here will luv it, its need and classy. will figure out shortly to post the pics.

For all civic owners as per me, if you are considering to go for 17" then go for 215/50/17 there will be no problem at all.

Cheers

ImmortalZ · 21st July 2008, 17:57

Which tyre?

Brand, model etc.

The Saint · 22nd July 2008, 17:40

Yokohama 215/50/R17...

The Saint · 22nd July 2008, 17:49

ALso I have removed the original air that they fill and put the nitrogen air in the tyres, if there is a fuel station who fills it then you should go for it, it helps you in many ways:
- no likeage in air-pressure
-great & better tyre performance ,
-no rusting on to your wheels and a slight mileage enhancement...

But there are benefits and no side effects.. I have been using it for quite sometime.
Cheers,

Saint

ImmortalZ · 24th July 2008, 13:08

Pictures, damnit!

15th July 2008, 13:09	#47
The Saint BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 323 Thanked: 328 Times	Guys, I am new here as in just registered, so hello to every one out here, Car freak like all others out here, have bought number or cars and modified my own way, will share some pics sometime soon, I am here to ask something on the upsizing the tyre for the Honda Civic, I have an AT. I read on this thread lot of discussions but I have some questions which are still unanswered, therefor I am writing here in,' Want to know the following: - Is there going to be a mileage drop if I install 225/45/17.. if yes then how much approx. - Is 17" a good decision, will the car touch from behind if 2 -3 people are sitting. -is the pick of the car etc affected.. Please guys help, as I have selected a nice mind bogglng Lenso alloy wheels. hi all, how about 17" inches, 225/45/. Last edited by Technocrat : 17th July 2008 at 15:57.
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16th July 2008, 17:36	#48
chiragh_bir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In front of you :P Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	@ rajat come to chandigarh my friend has good collection of 17 inch alloys at his shop.. will get you a good deal
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16th July 2008, 23:07	#50
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	Saint, you might not get answers as this topic has been flogged to death... better read the Civic threads. You ride is going to be as bumpy as hell if you get 17". Pickup shouldn't be a problem. Coupled with the soft suspension, 17" might not be the right choice. However if you are driving only in the city and wanna show off a hot set of wheels then go for it !!!
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18th July 2008, 01:38	#52
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,363 Thanked: 7,504 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Not seen them anywhere except right here. They were a custom import for a friend.
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18th July 2008, 11:20	#53
The Saint BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 323 Thanked: 328 Times	Sentil thanks mate, but I have checked with couple of guys driving on 17" with 225/45/17, yes the ride is stiff cos the rubber is less due to low profile, but how about a 225/50/17, one of the guys driving with that says it very close to stock rims drive, how true is that, checking cos the thread has some unanswered questions, also I have bought lovely luking white with mirror lip lenso in 17" and wanna make the right tyre choice, will it touch from the back if 2-3 people sitting, what about the mileage will it drop ???? Anyone can help as I have still not bought tyres but going to buy today 215/50/17 yokohama's rare find but 4 pieces available.
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18th July 2008, 14:52	#54
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	With 3 people in the back and luggage in the boot, the normal stock setup itself bottoms out if you hit a big size pothole and would scrape the bigger speedbreakers. Bangalore speedbreakers are notorious. So as I said it depends on your driving style and where you drive. If you are going to have a full load regularly in your car then everyone has to get ready for a stiff ride and some amount of scraping !!
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20th July 2008, 01:22	#55
navpreet318 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dehradun Posts: 2,294 Thanked: 3,302 Times	Can anyone help me out.what is the brand of the JDM Civic Type r 18" alloys.as also depicted in this link. 2007 Honda Civic Type R - Top Speed
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21st July 2008, 11:38	#56
The Saint BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 323 Thanked: 328 Times	Sentil & others, I have my new 17" wheels on my civic AT and beleive you in me, they are awesome, I need to thank one Bhpian who advised me to go for 215/50/17 his name is varun M here, they ride is awesome and there is no difference in the ride, it makes me feel as though I am driving on stock wheels, I picked up mind boggling Lenso wheels with a red samurai logo with yoko tyres, I want to post the pics of my hot luking civic which is my own creation and very sure that every one here will luv it, its need and classy. will figure out shortly to post the pics. For all civic owners as per me, if you are considering to go for 17" then go for 215/50/17 there will be no problem at all. Cheers
	() Thanks

21st July 2008, 17:57	#57
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,192 Thanked: 601 Times View My Garage	Which tyre? Brand, model etc.
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22nd July 2008, 17:40	#58
The Saint BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 323 Thanked: 328 Times	Yokohama 215/50/R17...
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22nd July 2008, 17:49	#59
The Saint BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 323 Thanked: 328 Times	ALso I have removed the original air that they fill and put the nitrogen air in the tyres, if there is a fuel station who fills it then you should go for it, it helps you in many ways: - no likeage in air-pressure -great & better tyre performance , -no rusting on to your wheels and a slight mileage enhancement... But there are benefits and no side effects.. I have been using it for quite sometime. Cheers, Saint
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24th July 2008, 13:08	#60
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,192 Thanked: 601 Times View My Garage	Pictures, damnit!
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