2019 Civic LX - Rim/Tire upgrade

[Pitfighter]

Hi I have a 2019 LX and was looking for economical (cheap) upgrade options to replace the stock wheels. What can I get that I don't need to have the suspension changed etc. I would love to have 18 inch size with a smaller profile than stock but not sure if you can just swap out and put new a new set without having issues. Or better to get 16's and use the current tires? Any advice is appreciated. I have looked at Tire Rack for Example

Just want something else because the wheels with hubcaps are the worst

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[zspeed]

You can get the one from the Si/Sport that is 18x8 with a 235/40 tires.

 

[gtman]

Hi I have a 2019 LX and was looking for economical (cheap) upgrade options to replace the stock wheels. What can I get that I don't need to have the suspension changed etc. I would love to have 18 inch size with a smaller profile than stock but not sure if you can just swap out and put new a new set without having issues. Or better to get 16's and use the current tires? Any advice is appreciated. I have looked at Tire Rack for Example

Just want something else because the wheels with hubcaps are the worst

The Platinum wheels you linked would work fine but they weigh almost 28 pounds which is very heavy.

Something like 18x8 and +40 to +50 offset would give you a close to stock fit.

On the other hand, consider a 17" wheel with 215/50-17's. They'd be lighter and cheaper than 18" wheels and tires and still a big improvement over 16" steel wheels.

 

[kimtyson]

That's a nice looking wheel you linked. Gtman gave good advice so nothing more from me.

 

[skyliath]

Save up for top-quality rims. If there's anything that you have to invest when it comes to your vehicle, these are wheels and tires. I recently ordered a set of American Racing AR904 rims on 4wheelonline and it's the best decision that I have ever made. I've had a bad experience with cheap quality wheels.

 

[Deewelch]

Try Nitto tires- Neo Gen, and it is perfect for lowered vehicles.

 

[Vic_L]

Factory Coupe/Sedan Si or Hatchback Sport wheels will fit without any issues.
I sold my '18 Sport wheels to a local guy with a LX Civic Sedan.
He mounted them the same afternoon, and sent me a couple pictures.

 

[Pitfighter]

Factory Coupe/Sedan Si or Hatchback Sport wheels will fit without any issues.
I sold my '18 Sport wheels to a local guy with a LX Civic Sedan.
He mounted them the same afternoon, and sent me a couple pictures.

These look great - the tire height looks shorter or are those stock from you?

 

[GoldClass]

Save up for top-quality rims. If there's anything that you have to invest when it comes to your vehicle, these are wheels and tires. I recently ordered a set of American Racing AR904 rims on 4wheelonline and it's the best decision that I have ever made. I've had a bad experience with cheap quality wheels.

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I installed Advan Racing lll, yes pricy, but you get a lot of benefits (~5% gas saving, acceleration improved, better handling/cornering, better quality, etc.)

 

[skyliath]

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I installed Advan Racing lll, yes pricy, but you get a lot of benefits (~5% gas saving, acceleration improved, better handling/cornering, better quality, etc.)

Glad you made the right decision.

 

[zspeed]

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I installed Advan Racing lll, yes pricy, but you get a lot of benefits (~5% gas saving, acceleration improved, better handling/cornering, better quality, etc.)

If you’re using stock tires with lightweight rims you’ll definitely have more improvements especially in gas mileage.

I did use wider and stickier tires despite having a lightweight rim that resulted to a 2-3 mpg drop from the stock tires.

 

[Vic_L]

These look great - the tire height looks shorter or are those stock from you?

Those are the stock Continental ContiProContact from the factory, 235/40/R18.
When I went with the new wheels, I went for a new set of UHP tires as well, so the stock wheel + tires came out as one.

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