best size rims on 00 ex WITHOUT lowering
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look at any of the cars above that aren't dropped and then look at the link...
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=45207
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=45207
Stock wheels. If you have steelies with hubs look for some SI, HX, or Integra rims. OEM looks cleaner IMO
Don't be ghetto and put 24" with rubberband tires on there. If you think it'll be rough lowered, it'll be worse with those plus it'll make your car look like a 4x4.
Look at who is posting OEM and who is posting other crap. The people who usually chime in on helping others with mech probs and such are the ones who know what they're talking about.
The others have maybe 1 post and are usually the ones who ask the questions.
It all comes down to wether you want Rice or Nice
Don't be ghetto and put 24" with rubberband tires on there. If you think it'll be rough lowered, it'll be worse with those plus it'll make your car look like a 4x4.
Look at who is posting OEM and who is posting other crap. The people who usually chime in on helping others with mech probs and such are the ones who know what they're talking about.
The others have maybe 1 post and are usually the ones who ask the questions.
It all comes down to wether you want Rice or Nice
A bigger wheel will not close ANY wheel gap.
You could run up to a 18" wheel without getting a physically taller tire.
A 17" wheel with a 205/40 is wider, but height is a minor difference.
Just go low, i daily drove mine (here in colorado) for 3 years, sitting about 2.75" lower than stock, and for about 6 months i rolled around tucking 16's and 15's. Done right, the ride will be stiffer, but not 'harsh' like youre thinking.
Another thing too, big wheels with a short sidewall will make it ride just as bad as a 2" drop, on some 15's with a decent amount of sidewall. So its a lose lose situation for you.
Just keep it stock if you dont want to go lower.
You could run up to a 18" wheel without getting a physically taller tire.
A 17" wheel with a 205/40 is wider, but height is a minor difference.
Just go low, i daily drove mine (here in colorado) for 3 years, sitting about 2.75" lower than stock, and for about 6 months i rolled around tucking 16's and 15's. Done right, the ride will be stiffer, but not 'harsh' like youre thinking.
Another thing too, big wheels with a short sidewall will make it ride just as bad as a 2" drop, on some 15's with a decent amount of sidewall. So its a lose lose situation for you.
Just keep it stock if you dont want to go lower.
ok i think I'm gonna take your advice guys thanks =]
So being on a tight college budget, and not wanting to go with those godawful eBay springs and struts i hear about so much...what do you suggest to lower it? I plan on get Si rims because they are clean...and maybe next summer switch em out for blackrims with a red lip.
but for NOW, what springs and shocks should i get to lower? How much do they usually cost?
So being on a tight college budget, and not wanting to go with those godawful eBay springs and struts i hear about so much...what do you suggest to lower it? I plan on get Si rims because they are clean...and maybe next summer switch em out for blackrims with a red lip.
but for NOW, what springs and shocks should i get to lower? How much do they usually cost?
You dont want to lower it cause the cost??? A new set of wheels and tires will run you about $800 or more... More than enough to get some Tokicos or w/e...
As for what size, dude, DUBs if you dont want the gap. But seriously that would look like s**t. Go online and look for those sites where you can see the wheels on the car before you buy'em. You choose size/color/model of the wheels and put'em on. You can even 'drop' the car to see how it looks lowered. If anyone know of that site let the OP know. I forgot what it was called....
As for what size, dude, DUBs if you dont want the gap. But seriously that would look like s**t. Go online and look for those sites where you can see the wheels on the car before you buy'em. You choose size/color/model of the wheels and put'em on. You can even 'drop' the car to see how it looks lowered. If anyone know of that site let the OP know. I forgot what it was called....
eBay prings are not that awfull considering they're worth $40. Your stock shocks will give up after some months thou.
You can choose to buy a set with lowering springs and shocks (which is cheaper cause you're buying both at the same time).
You can buy springs and shocks separately as well. It'll cost a bit more but you have the choice of different brands.
Or if you're broke, get the $40 springs and DIY. And btw, you can also buy coilovers which give you the freedom of height adjustability. Look into these (but note that there are endless companys out there 4 our civics)
Springs: Tein, Megan, Skunk2, many, many others
Shocks: Tokico, Koni, etc...
You can choose to buy a set with lowering springs and shocks (which is cheaper cause you're buying both at the same time).
You can buy springs and shocks separately as well. It'll cost a bit more but you have the choice of different brands.
Or if you're broke, get the $40 springs and DIY. And btw, you can also buy coilovers which give you the freedom of height adjustability. Look into these (but note that there are endless companys out there 4 our civics)
Springs: Tein, Megan, Skunk2, many, many others
Shocks: Tokico, Koni, etc...
^^ that s**t looks terrible, i wonder why your so against lowering it, it does so much for the car.
I bought my Tokico HP series springs and shocks off ebay with no problems. Came in a Tokico box with everything needed.
Click My Garage to see my car. After adding a set of beefy sway bars, i love the way my car handles and feels. Totally worth it. Im not slammed or anything.. 1.4ft and 1.25rr >> heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230308917342&ih=013&sspagename=STORE%3APROMOBOX%3ACUST&category=33590&viewitem=
Your stock shocks are prob already worn and youll need new ones anyway. Might as well get some good ones that have a lifetime warranty and will help your cause. As for rims, I have 17's in my pics. Sometimes they look too big, other times they look just right.
Your Car, Do what u think is best for you. Thats what i did for me, and everyone else on this forum did for themselves.
Click My Garage to see my car. After adding a set of beefy sway bars, i love the way my car handles and feels. Totally worth it. Im not slammed or anything.. 1.4ft and 1.25rr >> heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230308917342&ih=013&sspagename=STORE%3APROMOBOX%3ACUST&category=33590&viewitem=
Your stock shocks are prob already worn and youll need new ones anyway. Might as well get some good ones that have a lifetime warranty and will help your cause. As for rims, I have 17's in my pics. Sometimes they look too big, other times they look just right.
Your Car, Do what u think is best for you. Thats what i did for me, and everyone else on this forum did for themselves.
Oh my God that red Civic looks horrible! Don't ever ever EVER do that to your car. Stop being stupid and listen to people that have been doing this for a while, why spend a ton of money on some overpriced huge ghetto rims to take up space when you can either stay stock and drop or get some good stock Honda wheels like Si's and do a small drop. Done.