Alloys Choice Which should I go for 17'' or 18'' wheels?

Unknownsoldier · 26th September 2007, 15:03

Hi,

Just ordered my new Civic Type S GT, and wondered if I did the right thing ordering the 18" wheels (storm or blade) instead of 17" ones [standard size], is there much difference in ride between them?? And do they kerb easily??

All the best,
Tom (a newbie)

Fun4Four · 26th September 2007, 16:01

Kerb easily... with 18" storms the rim and tyre are flush, so yes, they are very prone to damage.

Unknownsoldier · 26th September 2007, 16:12

Oh, bugger.......... Worth it though??

Tom

pjr · 26th September 2007, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Hi,

Just ordered my new Civic Type S GT, and wondered if I did the right thing ordering the 18" wheels (storm or blade) instead of 17" ones [standard size], is there much difference in ride between them?? And do they kerb easily??

All the best,
Tom (a newbie)

From what I remember of my test drive in a Type S with blades, the ride is slightly firmer/worse (delete as applicable

) than with the standard 17s that my Type S has.

Unknownsoldier · 26th September 2007, 16:18

So I may well end up buying some 17"s if my ride turns out to be dodgy and then just put my 18"s back on when I sell her.

Tom

Fun4Four · 27th September 2007, 07:07

I've got the 18" Storms. Minor kerbing so far is from reversing into my drive which "had" the quadrant type corner stones. So every now and then the wheel slipped off the edge and got a scuff. Other than that careful parking is the way to go.

18" storms and no regrets.

PJS · 27th September 2007, 16:38

If you can find out if the dealer fits the wheels instead of the factory, then they may stick on whatever the local contracted tyre depot has on a good deal.
See if you can get ones with rim protection, which will help reduce the likelihood of kerbing.

Tilley · 27th September 2007, 21:50

I've got 18" storms and have no wear and tear yet (only weeks 3 weeks on the road though)

Unknownsoldier · 28th September 2007, 08:28

Cool, so most would say the ride doesn't differ too badly and IF I'm careful (i.e. don't let my dad reverse me in anywhere

) I should be ok. Cool, I'll also sort out some of those tyre, I had some on my last BM (the wheels on that were over 4500 quid when the guy put them on, and I didn't pay that for the car!!!!!) they worked pretty well.

Thanks Guy's and Gal's,
Tom

TheBull · 29th September 2007, 23:43

I've got 18" Storms and wish I hadn't bothered. Yes, they look the ****nits but the ride suffers a lot and they are so easily damaged.

Sekhmet · 30th September 2007, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBull

I've got 18" Storms and wish I hadn't bothered. Yes, they look the ****nits but the ride suffers a lot and they are so easily damaged.

I was thinking of buying 18 storms for my civic when I buy at the end of this year and now you got me wondering

FWH · 30th September 2007, 18:49

I am happy with my 17s.
May change to some after market wheels at some point, but will stay on 17s.

Doubtingthomas · 30th September 2007, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Hi,

Just ordered my new Civic Type S GT, and wondered if I did the right thing ordering the 18" wheels (storm or blade) instead of 17" ones [standard size], is there much difference in ride between them?? And do they kerb easily??

All the best,
Tom (a newbie)

I took a test drive in an S GT. It had been fitted with 18" alloys. I sat in the rear passenger seat for a while and I thought, personally, the road noise was intrusive. I thought the ride itself was OK, certainly not a bone shaker. Sorry.....

robbo51 · 30th September 2007, 19:10

Get them and when you dont like them you can swap with my 17's

Stype_GT · 30th September 2007, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Hi,

Just ordered my new Civic Type S GT, and wondered if I did the right thing ordering the 18" wheels (storm or blade) instead of 17" ones [standard size], is there much difference in ride between them?? And do they kerb easily??

All the best,
Tom (a newbie)

I have the 17" on mine but am looking for 18" or 19" now as I want the tyres to fill the arch space more!

psykik · 5th October 2007, 23:55

i got new 18" wheels on my type S GT today. After a 60 mile run, I can say the ride IS a bit firmer and bumpy than 17's but not so much so that I'd consider going back to 17"s.

+ Wow they look beautiful (Oz racing canova's)
- A bit firmer ride quality ( on Bridgestone potenza RE050s)

+++ far greater than -

Bottom line - GO FOR IT!!

Dimplyred · 6th October 2007, 00:47

The 18" wheels look so much better, you've made the right choice, just be careful near kerbs

Unknownsoldier · 6th October 2007, 08:44

Great guys, not long for me to wait now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, (did anyone else get the feeling of being five years old again and rushing down to see the presents that Santa left under the tree??????) my stomach is going all funny, as this is the first properly new car I've had and I've had it done exactly how I wanted it done.

I'm fairly sure I've made the right choice as the wheels go, but I'll see, if not you'll be seeing some Blades on here soon.....

Tom

Foggy69 · 6th October 2007, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

I'm fairly sure I've made the right choice as the wheels go, but I'll see, if not you'll be seeing some Blades on here soon.....

Tom

Another willing recipient of some Blades for a set of standard wheels, if necessary

Unknownsoldier · 6th October 2007, 16:51

hehehehehehe, the car does look (from the pics I've seen), very good with the blades on it. Especially in black, just deciding whether or not to fit the "bumper Garnish" (sounds like a big pack of mustard). The whole car looks fab anyways.....

Tom

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Fun4Four Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd November 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Kerb easily... with 18" storms the rim and tyre are flush, so yes, they are very prone to damage.

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oh, bugger.......... Worth it though?? Tom

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	So I may well end up buying some 17"s if my ride turns out to be dodgy and then just put my 18"s back on when I sell her. Tom

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Fun4Four Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd November 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got the 18" Storms. Minor kerbing so far is from reversing into my drive which "had" the quadrant type corner stones. So every now and then the wheel slipped off the edge and got a scuff. Other than that careful parking is the way to go. 18" storms and no regrets.

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PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you can find out if the dealer fits the wheels instead of the factory, then they may stick on whatever the local contracted tyre depot has on a good deal. See if you can get ones with rim protection, which will help reduce the likelihood of kerbing.

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Tilley Valve Cap Join Date: 24th September 2007 Location: SW London Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got 18" storms and have no wear and tear yet (only weeks 3 weeks on the road though)

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cool, so most would say the ride doesn't differ too badly and IF I'm careful (i.e. don't let my dad reverse me in anywhere ) I should be ok. Cool, I'll also sort out some of those tyre, I had some on my last BM (the wheels on that were over 4500 quid when the guy put them on, and I didn't pay that for the car!!!!!) they worked pretty well. Thanks Guy's and Gal's, Tom

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TheBull Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th October 2006 Location: Tayside Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got 18" Storms and wish I hadn't bothered. Yes, they look the ****nits but the ride suffers a lot and they are so easily damaged.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,377 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am happy with my 17s. May change to some after market wheels at some point, but will stay on 17s.

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robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,138 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	Get them and when you dont like them you can swap with my 17's

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psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 456 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	i got new 18" wheels on my type S GT today. After a 60 mile run, I can say the ride IS a bit firmer and bumpy than 17's but not so much so that I'd consider going back to 17"s. + Wow they look beautiful (Oz racing canova's) - A bit firmer ride quality ( on Bridgestone potenza RE050s) +++ far greater than - Bottom line - GO FOR IT!!

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,879 Thanks: 17 Thanked 81 Times in 80 Posts iTrader: (0)	The 18" wheels look so much better, you've made the right choice, just be careful near kerbs

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Great guys, not long for me to wait now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, (did anyone else get the feeling of being five years old again and rushing down to see the presents that Santa left under the tree??????) my stomach is going all funny, as this is the first properly new car I've had and I've had it done exactly how I wanted it done. I'm fairly sure I've made the right choice as the wheels go, but I'll see, if not you'll be seeing some Blades on here soon..... Tom

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	hehehehehehe, the car does look (from the pics I've seen), very good with the blades on it. Especially in black, just deciding whether or not to fit the "bumper Garnish" (sounds like a big pack of mustard). The whole car looks fab anyways..... Tom