im looking into some focal f5s 17" rims, is 17" on a civic coupe a good idea, also would they dent easy if i hit a pothole or something, i live in Ok and the roads are bad.

 

No they shouldnt dent unless u hit every pothole....just try and miss them.....and i had 17" on my coupe and i lowered it too....17"s look good....theres some pics in my gallery if you wanna see 17" on a coupe...

 

thanks, hows the ride with 17"?

 

mine was pretty rough cuz i only had springs on it....but it shouldnt be bad....

 

I've got 17's on my sedan, but mine are pretty dented up from potholes and stuff (bought them that way though..) if you're careful though, potholes aren't a problem, I havn't put any new dents on them since I bought them. The ride is comfortable, feels just as good as the stock 14's (I have Tokico HP springs/shocks). I would recomend getting some 16's though, I personally think they look better on coupes and hatches, plus, you won't have to worry about them denting as much.

 

Hey, not to thread jack, but thought this would be the most appropriate place to post.

Would you suggesting upgrading suspension first and then upgrading the wheels? I want to put 17s on my 02 LX Coupe but not sure if it'll look weird with stock suspension.

Car currently has 185/65-15. Tirerack.com suggests 205/45-17, does anybody agree?

 

i prefer 16s cause of ride quality but 17s are just notihng morwe than17s, ride quality is ok but if ur looking for ride quality go for 15s or 16s

 

well if i get a good deal on 17s i'll probly get them

 

yes lower first. even really nice wheels will look like a$$ on a car that still looks like a 4x4...205/45R17 is the right size.

 

Ive got a 2000 Coupe with stock suspension and 17s....here is a pic. Doesnt look too bad IMO.




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