Alloys Choice Storm in 17" ?

Bardley · 19th August 2006, 17:50

Hi, I bought the 1.8 SE back in March and ever since then have liked the 18" Storm Alloys. I asked at honda a few weeks back and they told me I can't have 18" fitted due to it being a 2" increase and it interfering with the Air Bag sensors....damn!

I came across the forum (great place) and visited the Honda Access website that is floating around, looking on there they have the storms in 17", are these available now?

I did ask in Honda today, but I think I confused them and then they got me a bit confused as they told me they will find out what the reason is behind me not being aloud to have the 18"s, I tried explaining again and they just said to phone back on monday to find out, so I thought I might get a quicker reply on here

WoolyCiv · 19th August 2006, 17:57

I could be wrong but I thought that the overall tyre diameter of a 17 and 18 inch was the same, the difference being the profile of the tyre i.e. the distance from the rim to the tread and I am pretty certain the air bag sensors are nowhere near the wheels

Nick · 19th August 2006, 17:58

i think storms are not available in uk in 17 inch, because no dealer i know has them.

Bardley · 19th August 2006, 18:01

That is what I thought, but its what I was told by honda so I didn't question it and I just read it on another website (I have now closed the webpage and have no idea where it was

)

Hopefully someone else knows?

Or ill just have to wait 'til monday

Maldax · 19th August 2006, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

i think storms are not available in uk in 17 inch, because no dealer i know has them.

From what I hear neither are 18"s -(

Nick · 19th August 2006, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Maldax

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

i think storms are not available in uk in 17 inch, because no dealer i know has them.

From what I hear neither are 18"s -(

18's are for sport and EX versions only. the only 2 options for 18 inch alloys are storm and altimos im quite sure. i've seen a few civics with storm alloys already. a few members here probably have them too.

Copycat · 19th August 2006, 19:36

Storms are available in 17" here. Wonder why they wouldn't be in the UK?
Thought I'd let you know.

Bardley · 19th August 2006, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Copycat

Storms are available in 17" here. Wonder why they wouldn't be in the UK?
Thought I'd let you know.

Thanks for letting me know, maybe they will come over here in time??

I hope so!

4gotten · 19th August 2006, 22:07

In Germany Storms are available both in 17" for 174 Euro and 18" for 189 Euro. However 18" are only for Sport and Executive models.

Maldax · 19th August 2006, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

i think storms are not available in uk in 17 inch, because no dealer i know has them.

From what I hear neither are 18"s -(

18's are for sport and EX versions only. the only 2 options for 18 inch alloys are storm and altimos im quite sure. i've seen a few civics with storm alloys already. a few members here probably have them too.

Iv'e been told that Honda are having trouble with 18" Storms and it's put my dilivery date back again!

Mark996 · 20th August 2006, 00:48

Over here, I was told that the Storm's "Do not fit the 1.4 cars, so those owners would only be offered the 17" wheels, the 1.8 cars however could have either 17" or 18" wheels....."

How strange.....

As they seem to be VERY rare indeed, I'm starting to think that locking wheel nuts might be an idea!!

sco77harris · 20th August 2006, 16:43

ummm i would love em on my 1.4

Mark996 · 21st August 2006, 00:27

It could be arranged Scott - want me to ask about the availabilty of them over here for you??

sco77harris · 21st August 2006, 23:53

its ok mate as much i would love them i paid for the nice 16inch ones on mine so bit late, but thanks for asking.

Eutai · 15th October 2006, 21:00

Hi,

Anyone here fitted 17" storms? I'm thinking that 17" storms would be better than 18" on the bumpy roads I'm driving, but I'm wondering if they look as good as 18" ones under the car.

ads · 16th October 2006, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bardley

Hi, I bought the 1.8 SE back in March and ever since then have liked the 18" Storm Alloys. I asked at honda a few weeks back and they told me I can't have 18" fitted due to it being a 2" increase and it interfering with the Air Bag sensors....damn!

Mmmm, sounds like Dealer rubbish to me!!

If this was the case then i'm sure Honda would not provide 18" alloys as an option! In fact I know that at least one other member on here (not sure who) has retro fitted 18" alloys without any problems!!

I'm sure you've probably had your answer by now though!

Ren Hoek · 16th October 2006, 22:51

Hi Eutai.

I bought 17" Storms and they look good, the dark colour of rims does make them look a bit smaller than they realy are. So for looks i would buy 18" but for comfort 17". Want to see pics?

Copycat · 17th October 2006, 05:08

Yes, please.

Eutai · 17th October 2006, 07:06

Hi Ren Hoek,

I'd love to see pics. Please.

Ren Hoek · 17th October 2006, 10:54

Sorry it took while, but here's two.
And don't say anything about the first pic and how diiiirty my car is

Honda Civic.jpg

Honda Civic1.jpg

19th August 2006, 17:50	#1 (permalink)
Bardley Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Storm in 17" ? Hi, I bought the 1.8 SE back in March and ever since then have liked the 18" Storm Alloys. I asked at honda a few weeks back and they told me I can't have 18" fitted due to it being a 2" increase and it interfering with the Air Bag sensors....damn! I came across the forum (great place) and visited the Honda Access website that is floating around, looking on there they have the storms in 17", are these available now? I did ask in Honda today, but I think I confused them and then they got me a bit confused as they told me they will find out what the reason is behind me not being aloud to have the 18"s, I tried explaining again and they just said to phone back on monday to find out, so I thought I might get a quicker reply on here

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WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I could be wrong but I thought that the overall tyre diameter of a 17 and 18 inch was the same, the difference being the profile of the tyre i.e. the distance from the rim to the tread and I am pretty certain the air bag sensors are nowhere near the wheels

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 462 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Over here, I was told that the Storm's "Do not fit the 1.4 cars, so those owners would only be offered the 17" wheels, the 1.8 cars however could have either 17" or 18" wheels....." How strange..... As they seem to be VERY rare indeed, I'm starting to think that locking wheel nuts might be an idea!!

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Copycat Galaxy class starship Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, please.

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