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rzback
02-09-2004, 04:49 PM
I want to put new wheels on my '94 Civic EX. Either 15 or 16. Is it as easy as simply ordering a wheel/tire package and swapping them out for the stock wheels? Will a camber kit or new shocks/springs be neccessary? I want to be sure I do this the right way. Any input would be appreciated.
CivicSiRacer
02-10-2004, 12:24 AM
When changing wheels and tires you just swap them nothing else is needed except maybe new lugs since OEM lugs are acorn-shaped and aftermarket wheels take conical lugs.
16s you should get 16x7" with 205/45x16" tires.
16s you should get 16x7" with 205/45x16" tires.
zebra123
02-10-2004, 02:23 PM
RZ,
I just went thru this with a '92 Civic, I think physically identical as far as a 94 in the wheel well department (altho you probably have 4whl discs). The new rims/rubber are in the mail as we speak. Dig into it and learn about aspect ratios, plus sizing (which I disagree with as a 'rule'), your objectives and driving habits/needs. The cosmetic 'look' you're after, etc. My (and now my son's) 92 Civic had those ridiculous 13" 175s on it.
The 40s and 45s prolly don't leave you a lot of sidewall flex for protecting the rim when (not 'if') you hit a hole, or a bump, etc. They also ride hard (again, less sidewall flex). They 'look' cooler I suppose. They probably corner like a banshee. How much of your driving is cornering at the limits of your tire's capabilities, tho, really ? I found as soon as I went from a 60 series tire to a 55 series (same tire, Falken ZE-512s) the price went up $20 each from about $55 to $75. Thats bull ! Of course the price of 'performance' but I'd be hard pressed to see the difference in a 60 and a 55 series tire that wasn't offset by driver skill... I do say I believe the 92 vintage Civics are pretty grossly 'undersized' in tire diameter. If you go larger in diameter (I did, by 1.5") you need to consider speedo calibration will be off and if equipped with ABS at some point you'll effect it (verify your car's ABS 'tolerance' with Honda, they all have a wheel diameter allowable tolerance, I think Trucks are 15% and cars +/-5%) Mine does not have ABS so its a speedo issue only...
Peace,
-Z-
I just went thru this with a '92 Civic, I think physically identical as far as a 94 in the wheel well department (altho you probably have 4whl discs). The new rims/rubber are in the mail as we speak. Dig into it and learn about aspect ratios, plus sizing (which I disagree with as a 'rule'), your objectives and driving habits/needs. The cosmetic 'look' you're after, etc. My (and now my son's) 92 Civic had those ridiculous 13" 175s on it.
The 40s and 45s prolly don't leave you a lot of sidewall flex for protecting the rim when (not 'if') you hit a hole, or a bump, etc. They also ride hard (again, less sidewall flex). They 'look' cooler I suppose. They probably corner like a banshee. How much of your driving is cornering at the limits of your tire's capabilities, tho, really ? I found as soon as I went from a 60 series tire to a 55 series (same tire, Falken ZE-512s) the price went up $20 each from about $55 to $75. Thats bull ! Of course the price of 'performance' but I'd be hard pressed to see the difference in a 60 and a 55 series tire that wasn't offset by driver skill... I do say I believe the 92 vintage Civics are pretty grossly 'undersized' in tire diameter. If you go larger in diameter (I did, by 1.5") you need to consider speedo calibration will be off and if equipped with ABS at some point you'll effect it (verify your car's ABS 'tolerance' with Honda, they all have a wheel diameter allowable tolerance, I think Trucks are 15% and cars +/-5%) Mine does not have ABS so its a speedo issue only...
Peace,
-Z-
mycivic
02-10-2004, 02:31 PM
I want to put new wheels on my '94 Civic EX. Either 15 or 16. Is it as easy as simply ordering a wheel/tire package and swapping them out for the stock wheels? Will a camber kit or new shocks/springs be neccessary? I want to be sure I do this the right way. Any input would be appreciated.
If your just going to change the rims and tires, you dont have to change anything else provided the offset is correct.
If your just going to change the rims and tires, you dont have to change anything else provided the offset is correct.
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