got my rims on

[excivic98]

I finally got my rims on my ep last night, towmarrow I get to lower it and put my exhaust on next week when it comes in.

[Tenacious G]

looks good man. btw, what did you do with your front "H" emblem? take it off? paint it? it looks kinda funny w/ just that black piece sitting in the middle of your grille.

[Suk02Si]

looks wierd, doesn't fit the car, too shiney, sorry:D

[IceD out N CALI]

needs a drop, but you'll be taking care of that soon enough;)

[excivic98]

I bought the car used and the moron that had it took the emblems off the front, the dealer gave me new emblems when I got the car so I will put them on towmarrow as well. I may also paint the headlights.

[whtep19]

What wheel/tire size combo do u have? Looks nice!

[chet]

Wheels are like shoes, you get what fits you. I have always liked the 5-spoke look. But are they true 3-piece wheels??

[excivic98]

it is 205/40/17 with Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's mounted on Konig Monsoon wheels.

[whtep19]

Monsoons= my old wheels

[SinisterCivicSi]

:p i love konig monsoons! i didnt get them cause they were out of my price range......wow man they look nice.

[Steve02Si]

That size tire is over 3/4" too short for the car. Did you choose it or did someone sell you the wrong size? It adds wheel gap and throws off your speedometer.

[SinisterCivicSi]

steve good point.....also, check the weight on those tires....i also had 205/40's on mine and just had them replaced with 215/40's....i was told that my weight (80) was way under the stock (88) and i was risking a blowout.....they were not safe for my car.....you should definatly check that and consider new tires...not worth having nice rims if you wreck your ride.

[excivic98]

I am going to switch to 215/40/17, I think I am going to go with Yokohama Parada Spec 2

[SinisterCivicSi]

cool! yeah thanks to the members here, i never would have known about that weight limit thing and because of them, i checked and got new tires....they potentially saved my life and my ep.

[Steve02Si]

The closest diameter would be a 205/45 17. the 215/40 is still 1/2" too short.

[SinisterCivicSi]

Originally posted by Steve02Si
The closest diameter would be a 205/45 17. the 215/40 is still 1/2" too short.

actually thats incorrect, the 205/45-17, 205/50-17, 215/40-17, 215/45-17 are all approved sizes for our make and model car.

[Steve02Si]

approved by who? variance in tire diameter alters the speedometer and can also affect the ABS. 205/45 is almost exactly the same height as stock, 215/40 is 1/2" shorter. How is this "incorrect"?

195/60 15 = 24.21"
205/50 16 = 24.07"
215/50 16 = 24.46"
205/45 17 = 24.26"
215/40 17 = 23.77"

[SiNi$t3R]

Originally posted by Suk02Si
looks wierd, doesn't fit the car, too shiney, sorry:D

I agree.

[SinisterCivicSi]

Originally posted by Steve02Si
approved by who? variance in tire diameter alters the speedometer and can also affect the ABS. 205/45 is almost exactly the same height as stock, 215/40 is 1/2" shorter. How is this "incorrect"?

195/60 15 = 24.21"
205/50 16 = 24.07"
215/50 16 = 24.46"
205/45 17 = 24.26"
215/40 17 = 23.77"

steve you dont have to jump all over my ass dear, i was just sharing info i have also recieved from a reputable tire distributor. the ones i listed were under the 2002 honda civic si hatchback for 17'' tires. i am sorry i stepped on your toes - didnt mean to get you upset with me. the 215/40's actually decreased my wheel gap at least a 1/2 - 3/4 inch from the 205/40's i put on before. the dealer also said that these tires would have no affect on my abs. as for the speedometer.....if its off my 1 or 2 mph, i am not sweating that....but some do.
so stating that the 215/40s are the wrong size, yes you were incorrect on that...there is more than one size tire that you can swap to put on your car.

[02TafWhtSi]

Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Honda use 205/45/17 on the Type R?

[Steve02Si]

Again, you're the one who's incorrect and yet you're saying I am. I just showed you the measured diameters of various sized tires, and the 205/45 17 is virtually identical to stock. Therefore, a tire that's 1/2" shorter is incorrect. Sure, it'll work and most wouldn't know the difference, but that doesnt make it right. I dont know about others, but I'd rather buy what fits best.

[TheMutt]

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Originally posted by Suk02Si
looks wierd, doesn't fit the car, too shiney, sorry
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Originally posted by SiNi$t3R


I agree.

w3rd.
But whatever tickles ur pickle.

[IceD out N CALI]

Originally posted by TheMutt


w3rd.
But whatever tickles ur pickle.

amen brotha:cool:

[SinisterCivicSi]

Originally posted by Steve02Si
Again, you're the one who's incorrect and yet you're saying I am. I just showed you the measured diameters of various sized tires, and the 205/45 17 is virtually identical to stock. Therefore, a tire that's 1/2" shorter is incorrect. Sure, it'll work and most wouldn't know the difference, but that doesnt make it right. I dont know about others, but I'd rather buy what fits best.

OK Steve.......lol no i am not incorrect but you win. i dont care to argue about tire sizes and whats "virtually identical to stock" if i wanted stock, i would have kept my 15's. my only point was that the tire size you stated is NOT the only size you can put on 17 inch rims. However, if i have OEM questions, i will be sure to come to you.
they are tires man, take it easy :rolleyes: