My 2nd post, I'm looking into putting rims onto my 1998 stock Honda Civic Si and I currently have 16" enkei 12 spoke rims that need rubber...

Anyone have any suggestions? I would also like to lower it as well...

Thanks in advance...

 

Are you looking for summer-only tires or all-season tires?

 

all-season i think...

what do u think of 205-45-16??

 

Thats the usual size for most 16" wheels. Your speedometer should be pretty close to correct and you should have no trouble finding tires in the size.

 

i would say for a nice smoother ride get a 205/50r16 and if you want a little less flex on the sidewall and better conering a little bit go with a 205/45r16

 

i say go with the 45's. thats what i will be getting next. i have 50's now which dont look that bad but i think 45's look better.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the 205/45's will be closest to having your speedo read the correct speed also. I beilieve with the 50 series you will be running around 3(?) mph faster than what your speedometer says.

Personally, I would go with the 45 series. You will have a crisper turn-in and slightly less sidewall flex with only a bit more harshness in the ride.

 

thanks everyone, I got some Z-rated 205/45/16's...they're awesome...

Right now, the gap betweem the wheels and the car is a lot noticable now that the tires are smaller...I would like to lower my car an inch and a half...

Im not too sure what the correct process is to do that and what products are good to use...

If anyone has any suggestions and a brief explanation on what needs to be done that would be great...

Thanks in advance...

 

Glad your happy with them. Try using the search feature for your last question, or just skimming through this section of the forum (Suspension). There are a billion threads that will defintiely help you out.

If you want my two cents, Tokico HPK's