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Old 01-28-2005, 11:16 AM
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Default 2005 Civic Lowering help..

Hello a New Honda owner here..

I just julled my 05 Civic off the lot 5 miles on it I am looking to lower it.
My question, 225/40-18 wheels and tires. Will a 2" Drop fit this application ok??
I got the Tein 2" springs already. The rims and tires are next 17" or 18"???
The 18s look sweet on the Civics Please let me know what you think...

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Old 01-28-2005, 12:44 PM
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Default RE: 2005 Civic Lowering help..

2" drop will definately work and TEIN is a great company. If your going for looks then get the 18's, if you want a somewhat performance side to it then go 17". I'd stick with 17"s personally.
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Old 01-28-2005, 12:57 PM
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Default RE: 2005 Civic Lowering help..

I would also recommend that you stay with 17's.
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Old 01-28-2005, 02:26 PM
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I would also recommend that you stay with 17's.
i agree. this is a daily driver?
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Old 01-28-2005, 04:05 PM
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Default RE: 2005 Civic Lowering help..

I see a trend here and I think now I have to go with the 17s
The 18s just look sweet and stuff...


Yes Daily driver, I put about 1000 miles a week on my cars. (new car and my Mazda PU will share the milage) My commute is 92miles each way everyday 5-6 days a week...

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Old 01-28-2005, 04:07 PM
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Default RE: 2005 Civic Lowering help..

18's are cool, but if you drive it a lot and want it lowered, 17's are a bit better (in my opinion).
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Old 01-28-2005, 10:40 PM
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My commute is 92miles each way everyday 5-6 days a week...
jeez that's a long way. gas must be bustin ur ass.
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Old 01-29-2005, 03:03 PM
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Yup thats why I bought a Civic to save gas..
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Old 01-29-2005, 03:09 PM
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Default RE: 2005 Civic Lowering help..

yeah, get the 17s, especially if its a commuter, it will help the gas mileage over the 18s a lot. and from the screen name you have, im betting this isnt the torquiest car you drive. so you will not enjoy driving it with the heavy ass 18s. and a 2" drop on 18s might be enough to rub.
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Old 01-30-2005, 02:46 AM
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You are correct I have a 65 stang with a 450 HP HiPo 289, It is an 11 sec car, (yeah I know and yes I have been beat by a Honda at the track)
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