Newbie from Midlands

crazycivic · Post by **crazycivic** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:38 pm

Hello all, i'm new just bought a black Honda Civic 1.4 GL auto.
I've always loved these cars since I was a young lad.
The car came standard but this weekend just put some alloys on that I had knocking about.
Their 18" so please tell me your thoughts on whether I should still run these rims or will they cause me damage on standard suspension set up.

Anyway here are some pics of my new baby please give me your thoughts and advice on what mods are available and good places to go for them and any discounts via this club.

Thoughts views and advice is much appreciated

HONDAB88 · Post by **HONDAB88** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:39 pm

welcome bud

them alloys are huge!!!

Post by **widowmaker** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:41 pm

Welcome matey

Fig · Post by **Fig** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:44 pm

15 inch is the biggest i would go with a half deacent low profile tire like 195/50's. 18's are way to big makes it look like a jeep + if u lower it on them wheels u will tear the wheel arches to bits

Fig · Post by **Fig** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:45 pm

ohh and welcome to the 4g family

Post by **Tahir** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:00 am

Hello.

Them wheels are

Fig · Post by **Fig** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:56 pm

its not rite seein a 4g at the same height as a normal car

Oldskool J-EDM · Post by **Oldskool J-EDM** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:39 pm

Hello and welcome!

...and yes....I would loose the 18" wheels and put some 195/50(or 55)/15 rims or 185/60/14.

Atif_crx · Post by **Atif_crx** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:57 pm

welcome mate

i think ive seen this car around but you need to get rid of the wheels

Optimus · Post by **Optimus** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:06 pm

Those wheels make it look like a budget Range Rover!

seriously though, if you prefer a bigger wheel then i reckon 16s are the largest you can get away with, and then it needs lowering too of course. Looks like a decent motor though, welcome aboard.

HONDAB88 · Post by **HONDAB88** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:15 pm

if your after big rims , one of my old ef2's lowered it 40mm and fitted 16's with 205 / 45 R16 , no problems with it , the rear wheels rubbed a bit under a full load so i fitted bump stops to the shocks ... job done

oli b civic ec9 1990 · Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:56 pm

lush gl but shame about those horibble 18,s ditch em go for a set of 14 or 15 inch

g.h.o.s.t · Post by **g.h.o.s.t** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:28 pm

Ive seen that about. U live 5 mins from me lol.

4th-gen-ken · Post by **4th-gen-ken** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:32 pm

Welcome to the forum man.

You found yourself a lil minter there

I'd take everyones advice though and loose the wheels!
I have 16" rotas with 195/50's and i'v never had a problem.