Choosing new rims for my 2018 FK7 1.5T Sport Hatch?.......

[stephenmeadows]

I have a 2018 Rallye Red 1.5T Sport Hatch. When I purchased it new I wanted 18" wheels but dealer wanted £1500.00 extra for upgrade from stock 17's to 18's. To add to this I did not like any of the factory 18" wheels.

As a result I settled for the Sport with factory 17's which I am running through the winter months on Michelin Primacy 3's as we had pretty grotty weather and salty roads! The plan is to buy some quality aftermarket 18's but can't decide. Seeing I have a Rally Red FK7 with black body kit/trim then I am looking for black wheels.

I have short listed...

Titan7 T-S5's
Rays Gram Lights 57CR's

I am not a fan of 6 spokes, five is my thing.

Also, just seen the reworked TSW Hockenheim's. I had the original Hockenhiem's back in the late 90's on my Ford. Retro feel they are and the red centre nut would compliment my paint. What do you all think?



Any other recommendations gratefully received! If anyone has fitted the Ray 57CR's to their Civic I would love to see the photos.

Stephen

 

[stephenmeadows]

Bump. Anyone?.......

 

[FK7_]

5 spokes is what I like as well so why not go for some spoon sw388. I’m not made of money though so I went for Rota slipstreams which are replica of the spoons and about 1/3 the price.

 

[stephenmeadows]

5 spokes is what I like as well so why not go for some spoon sw388. I’m not made of money though so I went for Rota slipstreams which are replica of the spoons and about 1/3 the price.

Thanks for that. Love the `Spoon's' but can't justify the cost on my 1.5T. Maybe the Rota's are a great alternative?

I am saving up for a new Type R as a second vehicle and would consider the Spoon's on that.

Stephen

 

[stephenmeadows]

5 spokes is what I like as well so why not go for some spoon sw388. I’m not made of money though so I went for Rota slipstreams which are replica of the spoons and about 1/3 the price.

What size and fitment did you go for?

Stephen

 

[FK7_]

What size and fitment did you go for?

Stephen

I went for 18x9.5 et30. And used the oem tires for a minor stretch (235/40r18). Lowered it on eibach sport-lines and had zero rubbing issues.

The rotas were $1200 Canadian shipped to my door compared to over $4000 for spoons.

 

[varge]

I have a 2018 Rallye Red 1.5T Sport Hatch. When I purchased it new I wanted 18" wheels but dealer wanted £1500.00 extra for upgrade from stock 17's to 18's. To add to this I did not like any of the factory 18" wheels.

As a result I settled for the Sport with factory 17's which I am running through the winter months on Michelin Primacy 3's as we had pretty grotty weather and salty roads! The plan is to buy some quality aftermarket 18's but can't decide. Seeing I have a Rally Red FK7 with black body kit/trim then I am looking for black wheels.

I have short listed...

Titan7 T-S5's
Rays Gram Lights 57CR's

I am not a fan of 6 spokes, five is my thing.

Also, just seen the reworked TSW Hockenheim's. I had the original Hockenhiem's back in the late 90's on my Ford. Retro feel they are and the red centre nut would compliment my paint. What do you all think?



Any other recommendations gratefully received! If anyone has fitted the Ray 57CR's to their Civic I would love to see the photos.

Stephen

I like the titans but I think they have somehow aggressive fitment for my taste... I also like multi spokes for the hatch, like the 2forge zf1, or the konig rennform
You might also want to take a look to the Borbet FF1 in 18” ... Just my 2 cents

 

[Towncaptain]

I like going with OEMs so I got the 9th gen Civic Si 17" rim with winter tires from Kijiji

 

[Vic_L]

Enkei released a couple new 5-spoke wheels for 2019, including a PF05, and TS5.

Over here in Canada, the Civic Hatchback Sport and Touring trims comes stock with 18×8 +50 wheels with 235/40/18 tires...just to give you an idea for size.

 

[shogun168]

I have also have a Civic Hatch but in polished metal. My dream wheel setup is also the Titan7 T-S5's but the only people I've seen with it on have been Type R owners. I also have the stock 17 wheels, so I wondered if there was some compatibility issue going up to 18 or some difference with the lug pattern.

 

[stephenmeadows]

I have also have a Civic Hatch but in polished metal. My dream wheel setup is also the Titan7 T-S5's but the only people I've seen with it on have been Type R owners. I also have the stock 17 wheels, so I wondered if there was some compatibility issue going up to 18 or some difference with the lug pattern.

After all the deliberating I have just ordered a set of Titan7 T-S5's in Titanium 18 x 8.5J +44 5.114.3 for my on order Sonic Grey Pearl 2019 Sport Hatchback. Trading the Rallye Red 2018 in.

Will be running 245/40/18 Michelin tyres. Should get new car delivered 1st week in June. Photos to follow...

Stephen

 

[Lifesabeach]

Stephen stick up pick up when you have them fitted, cheers.

Gary

 

[stephenmeadows]

Stephen stick up pick up when you have them fitted, cheers.

Gary

Will do.

Stephen

 

[VarmintCong]

I put 17" OZ Ultraleggeras on my Sport hatch, thinking the smaller wheel would help with all our potholes. But after driving on them for a couple years I think 18s would have been the better choice.

Also I went really light (17 lbs I think), cause that helped on my previous BMWs with handling, road feel. But I can't tell the difference vs the stock heavy 18s.

of yours I like the Rays.

 

[szk4lpel]

Not the best pic, but here are my 18" OZ Ultraleggeras, hope it helps...

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