zroger73
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The OEM Type R tires are about $1,300 a set + installation and have no treadlife warranty. Like @Old guy mentioned, Honda says they may last less than 10,000 miles on the window sticker.New user here and I'll be picking up a white Civic Type R in a 2-3 weeks. I'm having some personal issues though - I can't seem to decide on an Si or the Type R. I'm excited for the Type R but I'm starting to love the Si sedan especially in white or blue. It's such a damn hard decision...I've waited months to get my hands on the Type R but...so many things keep me stuck between choosing one of the two. Other question - Will maintenance be a pain in the ass moneywise for the Type R's 20 inch wheels or even maintenance in general?
The OEM Si tires are about $600 a set (all-seasons) or $800 a set (summer) + installation and have a 50,000-mile treadlife warranty.
The Type R doesn't have much rubber between the wheel and the road - it doesn't take much of a pothole to damage a wheel as some have already found out the hard way.
The Type R isn't a winter car due to the tires. Winter tires are available. There don't appear to be any choices for all-season tires at this time without downsizing the wheel.
If squealing brakes aren't your thing for a daily driver, Honda also says that's normal for the Type R in the owner's manual. The Type R's Brembo brakes are also more expensive and don't last as long as the Si's.
The Type R is rated at 25 MPG combined. The Si is rated 32 MPG combined.
Insurance will be higher for a Type R if for no other reason than it costs more to replace than an Si.
The Type R doesn't have a sunroof or the Lane Watch camera that the Si has.
Both the Type R and Si are comfortable and tame enough as a daily drivers, but the Type R's tires and wheels make it less practical.
As-is, the Type R is more comfortable at the track than it is commuting to work or the grocery store and back. You could downgrade the tires, but that's counter to what the Type R is about. If you're trying to make it as practical of a daily driver as an Si, why not buy an Si to begin with and save $10,000 to $25,000 or more (depending on dealer markup).
Using the Type R as a daily driver is more about "show" than "go" - you can't utilize anywhere near its capabilities within legal and safe limits on public roads.
UPDATE 7/23/17: Thanks to @elusiveaura for pointing out that the Type R also doesn't have heated seats unlike the Si. I guess since it's not supposed to be driven in the winter as it comes from the factory, that's a non-issue.
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