Bigger wheels for your Civic? What is the Max you would go?
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There is no single answer to this question. Only you can decide what size wheels are right based on where you live and what your intentions are for your car. Are you building a show car? Then go for 20s or 21s. Are you commuting on DC's potholed streets? I commute in the DC Metro area and would never go above 16" because I want the protection of the larger sidewall. You judge the risk vs. reward of a larger rim, make your choice, and live with the consequences.
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Biggest would be 18x8.5. Anything beyond that is risky. Most of us want to lower our Civics it seems, so its more risk for rubbing and clearance problems. Also no lower than 35 offset
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Why go for bling bling wheels? really sacrifices performance for looks. Costly too.
Bigger wheels maybe look cool to some, and improve steering response.But they sacrifice a lot.
Personally, I think smaller wheels look better. They are lighter (improved acceleration, braking, cornering traction, comfort, better mileage, less bushing and shock wear), cheaper, more comfortable from the sidewall, and have much more affordable tires. There's a reason race cars have a good amount of sidewall.
Bigger wheels maybe look cool to some, and improve steering response.But they sacrifice a lot.
Personally, I think smaller wheels look better. They are lighter (improved acceleration, braking, cornering traction, comfort, better mileage, less bushing and shock wear), cheaper, more comfortable from the sidewall, and have much more affordable tires. There's a reason race cars have a good amount of sidewall.
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