What is the best wheel size for a 1997 Honda Civic DX 2-door coupe?

[Justin McCarter]

I currently have 18-inch wheels with Falken tires on my 1997 Honda Civic DX and I spent a pretty penny to get them. I have been wondering if I am doing harm to my engine and or crank due to the high size of wheels and tires. I have been thinking about switching to a 15-inch wheel and tire to get a performance boost, what are your thoughts?

 

[DeathLens]

15 or 16

 

[cuetip]

gosh man get those 18s off, too big for a civic... like death says 15s or 16s, but i would prefer 15s nothing bigger

 

[Turbo_Freak]

Not like if it matters but the wheels you have on just throw off the speedo. Like everyone else mentioned get 15s.

 

[cgpEJ6]

there is no best wheel size, i think it depends on the style of the wheel but I would agree either 15 or 16

 

[crash!]

Sixteeeeennnnns.

 

[203CT]

^x2

 

[Jezek]

16" is the biggest for ur year. And I think 16's look the best IMO

 

[Mr.Baker]

I have been thinking about switching to a 15-inch wheel and tire

Yes, good idea, think no longer!

 

[watisjdm]

16"s definitely!!

 

[Justin McCarter]

I appreciate the replies, I will do some checking around to see if maybe I can get the shop to trade me out of the wheels and tires I have for a 15-inch wheel and tire set or and get back on a post. Thanks.

 

[codeman76]

15"s for the win. Those 18"s are pretty heavy i guessing which will wear out your hub bearings prematurely.

 

[cuetip]

good man justin, if u want to go oem, get some si rims, or gsr blades

 

[speedygonzales]

15's with 195/50's (I know they're one size smaller but they handle great!)