panas
Senior Member
- First Name
- Panos
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- Aug 23, 2020
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- Greece
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- Honda Civic 2019 sedan, non-Si
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So, it's time for me to change tyres and I think it's a nice opportunity to improve handling, reduce spinning! I'm no expert and would like to share my thoughts and hear your opinions. I have the stock 16"×7" rims with 215/55/16 tyres. Unfortunately in these specs no tyre brand offers sport tyres like Michelin Pilot sport, Goodyear F1 etc. My first thought was to buy 18×8 rims so I could have 235/40/18 tires and not only upgrade from 215 to 235 but also from the available "family car" types to gripier ones! After reading around the forum, I realised that I'm currently at 40lbs/rim+tyre and with the Si's 18"×8, I'll be at 51,8lbs/rim+tyre! My question: Is getting from 215 Michelin Primacy to 235 Michelin pilot sport actually an upgrade considering the extra unsprung weight or do the extra 12lbs per corner outrun the advantages? (Since I'm not looking to spent a fortune on lightweight wheels)
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