Alloys Choice 19" Rages Vs 18" Blades

vintagevrs · 17th June 2008, 11:52

Hey,

looking for more opinions on whether or not I should go for 19" rage alloy wheels on my Silver Type-S?

Down side being initial expense, and replacement tyre expense.
How much will this worsen the ride quaility and road noise?

Will they even match the car?

If anyone has any pics of a silver "S" or "R" with Rages on it please send it to me as I have seen very few pics with a silver civic.

Have to decide today

Opinions appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Vintage

angie4m · 17th June 2008, 11:57

Didn't you have your car stolen? Is this for a replacement or have you got the car back?

If you have the car back I wouldn't bother getting the Rage alloys for the fact your car was already stolen more than likely being mistaken for a CTR with the colour coding and 2 if you kerb them they are a fortune to repair, much cheaper to buy a whole new alloy.

Oh and yes tyres are more expensive and I don't have an issue with the ride.

Guitaralmond · 17th June 2008, 13:33

I didnt think that rages fit on the Type S, I thought you needed to have the Type R suspension fitted as well. not sure though ask Gaz at Holdcroft

angie4m · 17th June 2008, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitaralmond

I didnt think that rages fit on the Type S, I thought you needed to have the Type R suspension fitted as well. not sure though ask Gaz at Holdcroft

I've never heard that one before. You do not need Type R suspension to fit 19 inch wheel Rage or any other aftermarket design. The Type R is slightly (and just slightly) lower than the Type S too

Mr JP · 17th June 2008, 18:24

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Vet_2010 · 17th June 2008, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

I've never heard that one before. You do not need Type R suspension to fit 19 inch wheel Rage or any other aftermarket design. The Type R is slightly (and just slightly) lower than the Type S too

Yeh as far as I was aware they should fit fine, and very nicely at that!

I think the issue some people are thinking of is apparently Honda recommend that you only increase the alloy wheel size by 1 inch of standard, which would, in Honda's eyes, restrict the Rage Alloys to the Type-R.

SHADEMASTER · 17th June 2008, 18:53

How about a set of 18" wheels from a FD2 Type R

Not sure where you stay in Ireland but the seller comes from Dublin.
Honda civic fd2 type r wheels on eBay, also, Wheels with Tyres, Car Wheels, Tyres Trims, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 20-Jun-08 20:50:46 BST)

streakybird · 17th June 2008, 19:16

Blades all the way!!!

COB · 17th June 2008, 19:19

Rages definately - but ask me again when I need to replace the tyres

streakybird · 17th June 2008, 19:22

In process of changing tyres... give you an idea! 2 tyres... £197 fitted plus vat!!!
JUST FOR 2 TYRES btw!

Dimplyred · 17th June 2008, 19:23

Apparently according to Gaz at Holdcrofts, Honda only recommend going up to 18" with the standard rack.

07 CTR 19" Rage Alloys

vintagevrs · 17th June 2008, 19:59

Well thanks for all your replies.

I have decided to stick with the blades for a number of reasons, mainly incase I damage one of the rages as the roads are not great everywhere around here and the replacing it would be hassle. Also if I have any problems with the car (touch wood) Honda could use it as a clause to get out as the wheels are not recommended. Service at the garage was good and they said no problems fitment wise but I dont want to have a car that I am "tip toeing" about in and always thinking of potholes or planning a router differently because of my wheeels!

I dont think the white fd2 rims would suit the car but then thats my opinion but thanks for the link anyway!

The car was recovered with not a mark on it and 50 more miles on the clock parked up and I do not want to discuss it much more than that. After the incident I am more cautious as to what I say in this forum although I doubt the two were related. Car is having a new alarm system fitted and I am delighted to be getting it back in the condition it is in.

Dimplyred · 17th June 2008, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagevrs

The car was recovered with not a mark on it and 50 more miles on the clock parked up and I do not want to discuss it much more than that. After the incident I am more cautious as to what I say in this forum although I doubt the two were related. Car is having a new alarm system fitted and I am delighted to be getting it back in the condition it is in.

I am glad you got it back in one piece and undamaged.

Oh and Blades look great, good choice.

vintagevrs · 17th June 2008, 20:13

Thanks,

The new wheels on your car look great too, set the car off with out being OTT.

Dimplyred · 17th June 2008, 20:15

Thanks vintagevrs

Vet_2010 · 17th June 2008, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagevrs

The car was recovered with not a mark on it and 50 more miles on the clock parked up and I do not want to discuss it much more than that. After the incident I am more cautious as to what I say in this forum although I doubt the two were related. Car is having a new alarm system fitted and I am delighted to be getting it back in the condition it is in.

Thats brilliant news! Glad to hear you got her back! You can now properly enjoy the colour coding and it'll look stunning with the blades!

vintagevrs · 17th June 2008, 20:41

Thanks VET, I know as I only had the car one day with the silver trim. Looking forward to getting it back big time and put the incident behind me.

dave525 · 17th June 2008, 20:46

I like both but the Blades just look that bit better, good choice

lawman · 17th June 2008, 22:04

i think rages are very nice but to be honest i think id pick different 19s just to look different .........but maybe thats just me

17th June 2008, 11:52	#1 (permalink)
vintagevrs Wheelnut Join Date: 24th January 2008 Location: IRL Posts: 75 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	19" Rages Vs 18" Blades Hey, looking for more opinions on whether or not I should go for 19" rage alloy wheels on my Silver Type-S? Down side being initial expense, and replacement tyre expense. How much will this worsen the ride quaility and road noise? Will they even match the car? If anyone has any pics of a silver "S" or "R" with Rages on it please send it to me as I have seen very few pics with a silver civic. Have to decide today Opinions appreciated. Thanks in advance Vintage

17th June 2008, 19:59	#12 (permalink)
vintagevrs Wheelnut Join Date: 24th January 2008 Location: IRL Posts: 75 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Blades it is Well thanks for all your replies. I have decided to stick with the blades for a number of reasons, mainly incase I damage one of the rages as the roads are not great everywhere around here and the replacing it would be hassle. Also if I have any problems with the car (touch wood) Honda could use it as a clause to get out as the wheels are not recommended. Service at the garage was good and they said no problems fitment wise but I dont want to have a car that I am "tip toeing" about in and always thinking of potholes or planning a router differently because of my wheeels! I dont think the white fd2 rims would suit the car but then thats my opinion but thanks for the link anyway! The car was recovered with not a mark on it and 50 more miles on the clock parked up and I do not want to discuss it much more than that. After the incident I am more cautious as to what I say in this forum although I doubt the two were related. Car is having a new alarm system fitted and I am delighted to be getting it back in the condition it is in.

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angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,785 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Didn't you have your car stolen? Is this for a replacement or have you got the car back? If you have the car back I wouldn't bother getting the Rage alloys for the fact your car was already stolen more than likely being mistaken for a CTR with the colour coding and 2 if you kerb them they are a fortune to repair, much cheaper to buy a whole new alloy. Oh and yes tyres are more expensive and I don't have an issue with the ride.

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COB Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th April 2008 Location: St Albans Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Rages definately - but ask me again when I need to replace the tyres

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streakybird Dieting is boring! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 216 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	In process of changing tyres... give you an idea! 2 tyres... £197 fitted plus vat!!! JUST FOR 2 TYRES btw!

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 19 Thanked 133 Times in 132 Posts iTrader: (0)	Apparently according to Gaz at Holdcrofts, Honda only recommend going up to 18" with the standard rack. 07 CTR 19" Rage Alloys

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vintagevrs Wheelnut Join Date: 24th January 2008 Location: IRL Posts: 75 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks, The new wheels on your car look great too, set the car off with out being OTT.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 19 Thanked 133 Times in 132 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks vintagevrs

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vintagevrs Wheelnut Join Date: 24th January 2008 Location: IRL Posts: 75 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks VET, I know as I only had the car one day with the silver trim. Looking forward to getting it back big time and put the incident behind me.

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lawman Valve Cap Join Date: 4th May 2008 Location: uk Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i think rages are very nice but to be honest i think id pick different 19s just to look different .........but maybe thats just me