Even better, Hakka R2's (no stud) or 9's (studded) are available in 225/45 x 18. 225's would be about an inch narrower than 245's, giving much better snow performance.
Offset is constant regardless of rim width/diameter, tire width, etc. Arguably there is a greater need to be at factory offset (ET60) in low-traction conditions as one is more likely to use ABS and VSA (unless one turns these things off, of course).
I was also thinking about going with the Continentals...not sure yet though. What wheels were you looking at to pair those with?
Normally I'd choose the Blizzack in this comparison but since I have to buy the wheels this year too...the Continentals are $100 less plus you get the $70 Visa card. Seems like the obvious choice unless someone on here has had a terrible experience with them...
Hard to say at the moment. I don't know. I have been playing around with the features but with the stock setup. I haven't started playing with my 18" rims yet (ET45). Theoretically longer ABS braking distances are my major concern.
I really wanted to try and score a cheapish set of something Honda OEM that would fit and just dip them white, but that hasn't panned out yet.
Yeah we live in a pretty similar area so I'm on the same page as you. I was looking at these to pair with those tiresI really wanted to try and score a cheapish set of something Honda OEM that would fit and just dip them white, but that hasn't panned out yet.
Maybe something like this?
Not super nice but reminds me of the CTR wheels on the JDM 8th gen Civic R.
Something like this would probably look OK too.
I really don't want something too open that can allow ice in and to build up...then again I probably won't take this car out into the snow like I'd take my Si. This is really just to help deal with the cold temperatures and occasional slush/ice. We don't live in an area where we just 'live' with the snow. The little bit we get they dump salt on until the road is white. When we get big snows, they leave the neighborhoods snowed-in until they clear the main roads completely (almost dry even) then finally get to the neighborhoods the 2nd day...so by the time I get out there's just a little slush for the first .25 miles, then a wet main road. Parking lots may have snow, but I'll probably be a bit more selective with where I go in this R because of parking safety etc.
CBP Type R which is why I like those wheels so much. I just prefer the black on black after seeing the stock wheels on it. I may be interested in those wheel, just shoot me a message with the info
They look pretty good. I like that they're similar to the stock wheel. What color is the car?
I like the Si as a snow car, especially with snow tires. I have a set of winter wheels from my Si I'll be looking to sell if you don't already have some-!
Will do!
