Alloys Other 15" wheels do fit our Civics

MeganoOdles · 2nd May 2012, 12:15

For those who are interested (except CTR) my local tyre shop helped me fit a 15" wheel with a 195/65/15 tyre.
It just managed to clear the caliper and brake shield, they also recommend a more aggressive wheel offset or spacers.

Smarty · 2nd May 2012, 12:33

Are you planning on running these as winter tyres in the future, or was it just an inquisitive check?

MeganoOdles · 2nd May 2012, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Smarty

Are you planning on running these as winter tyres in the future, or was it just an inquisitive check?

I have been looking into 15 wheels for a while, and as you said defininately will get a set for winter

Smarty · 2nd May 2012, 13:21

I switched from 17" to 16" over winter for the first time and thought the clearance between wheel and caliper/brake shield was tight so for 15" it must be miniscule. Will be interesting to see how you get on once you've bought a set and done some miles...

MeganoOdles · 2nd May 2012, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smarty

I switched from 17" to 16" over winter for the first time and thought the clearance between wheel and caliper/brake shield was tight so for 15" it must be miniscule. Will be interesting to see how you get on once you've bought a set and done some miles...

The old Honda Integra Type-R DC2 used (I think) the same calipers and discs (282mm) as our Civics, they were also running 15" wheels without issues.
But finally I'm able to confirm this now.

dcivic · 2nd May 2012, 17:29

Is it legal to put 15" tyres on a 8 gen civic ? Overhere allowed tyre sizes are 16" - 18".

sirkuk · 2nd May 2012, 18:42

Personally don't see the point. Might make the ride a little more comfortable but can't see a significant difference over 16.

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MeganoOdles · 6th May 2012, 22:44

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Originally Posted by dcivic

Is it legal to put 15" tyres on a 8 gen civic ? Overhere allowed tyre sizes are 16" - 18".

i believe eastern europe's civic use 15" wheels but they dont have brake shields

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MeganoOdles Car: Civic FK2 Nighthawk Black Join Date: 28th June 2010 Location: London Posts: 387 Thanks given: 104 Thanked 39 Times in 38 Posts iTrader: (1)	15" wheels do fit our Civics For those who are interested (except CTR) my local tyre shop helped me fit a 15" wheel with a 195/65/15 tyre. It just managed to clear the caliper and brake shield, they also recommend a more aggressive wheel offset or spacers.

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Smarty Supporter Join Date: 29th February 2008 Location: Worcester, UK Posts: 316 Thanks given: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts iTrader: (1)	Are you planning on running these as winter tyres in the future, or was it just an inquisitive check?

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Smarty Supporter Join Date: 29th February 2008 Location: Worcester, UK Posts: 316 Thanks given: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts iTrader: (1)	I switched from 17" to 16" over winter for the first time and thought the clearance between wheel and caliper/brake shield was tight so for 15" it must be miniscule. Will be interesting to see how you get on once you've bought a set and done some miles...

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dcivic Car: '08 1.8 5d Blueish silver Join Date: 31st March 2009 Location: Lj Posts: 507 Thanks given: 28 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is it legal to put 15" tyres on a 8 gen civic ? Overhere allowed tyre sizes are 16" - 18".

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sirkuk Car: 2006 2.2 Civic Sport Join Date: 20th January 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 424 Thanks given: 24 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts iTrader: (1)	Personally don't see the point. Might make the ride a little more comfortable but can't see a significant difference over 16. Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk