it's my parents car...bought it new......i kind of know that we didn't have much problem with it....except we changed the shocks when i was still under warranty (typical my year of civic problem)....i do know the ride isn't what you call exceptional and it has 117k clicks, no much visual rust, but i'll get it inspected....it'll slowly become my first car......my actual plan was to get rims just for the visual....and i won't be looking to buy new car for 2~3 years until i have a stable job.....i'll get an Accord by then.....

edit: so what's happening now is, i have recently installed winter tires on my stock 14" steel.....and my plan was....instead of getting another set of steel (about $50 a piece) to mount the all seasons....i would spend a bit more on mags.....

well....i thought my simple change of rims wouldn't make me a ricer......but it turns out that, no...i'm still a ricer....

i have reviewed my need.....i know steelies will cost me much less since i already have the rubber....but if i don't lower the car....maybe plus 2, 16" alloy???

forget about the poll.....the bolt pattern is not right......so i still have time to think between steel or alloy.....

i just want a clean look like this:

no matter what you do to your civic it will look like shit. That model is the WORSTTTTTT ever. Seriously, when its not stock it looks like shit. save your money man...

ya...i realized the problem...i know i got the worst civic ever.......i just didn't know the bashing would be this strong.....

not even if i'm just adding stuff for the look?....

The only thing you can do is get some OEM civic Si wheels (current gen). Otherwise, whatever you do to that car will make it look awful. The 03-07 Accord wheels might fit as well.

I agree with the comment about saving your money.

It's a Civic sedan, and like it or not, you're only going to make it look silly by trying to make it into anything but. I wouldn't dis it as a first car however. Its cheap to run and reliable...I would have loved to have something like that as my first car. Instead I bought something which I could have fun with, but it broke down all the time, and all the money which could have gone into improving it got spent on keeping the miserable bastard on the road.

I don't know how much these wheels cost, but if I were you I would put that money away, gradually add to it, and when you can afford it buy something neat which you can modify tastefully, if that's your thing.

Those wheels are all awful. That civic is not worth modding; the reason everyone mods Civics is because they have double wishbones. Until your generation, that is. Now you don't have the amazing civic suspension, you just got a dull economy car. Plus the 1.7 is a disappointment.

If rims are a must (and I would only say they are if you are running on steelies right now), pick up some OEM alloys, 16" max.

not even used/second hand rims???? i thought i said that in my message?

but i'm taking in the advise of not doing anything to my civic at all....except i already got a $60 short ram in it (i paid $40)....

i wouldn't think about getting rims if my stock steelies are 15"......

If they ain't OEM, seriously don't bother.

The 15" EX alloys looks really slick on those cars. Find a used set of those online somewhere.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/civic/s5da91.jpg

Also the special edition alloys.

http://www.autoexpertsusa.com/images/colon...75h541972_1.JPG

Keep the steelies...I have a '95 civic and the steelies are just easier to maintain. Plus, on most civics, those sort of rims just contrast so much from the rest of the car.

And, its a waste of money, I thought about replacing steelies once, but then I decided to fuck it and not piss my money away.

ok then.....saving money for my future Accord.....thx for the inputs

Nice, good choice. An accord > Civic Rims any day.

Is it really a ghetto Civic or is it in good shape? I'm assuming you're getting this as your first car, in which case it isn't bad at all if it's in good condition. It wasn't a bad drive, it's reliable, and has good fuel economy. So get whichever set of rims fits your budget best, and looks good on the car. Just don't bother modding other parts of the car. From the rims you've selected, I like the Tenzos.

it's my parents car......i kind of know that we didn't have much problem with it....and it has 117k clicks....so it'll slowly become my first car......my actual plan was to get rims just for the visual....and i won't be looking to buy new car for 2~3 years until i have a stable job.....i'll get an Accord by then.....will this change you guys opinion???

the only thing i have done to it is short ram intake for $40....

one more thing....do i need synthetic oil or normal motor oil? Regular visit to the garage at my dealer or get it serviced in other garage??.....

I use synthetic in my Subaru, but that's because it's a flat four, and in theory should have a bit more friction than an in-line 4. However I have heard that using synthetic is a good plan no matter what kind of engine you have (so long as it isn't something which burns oil).

As far as services are concerned, I would ask around. I typically go to the dealership while the car is under warranty, but normally go to another garage with a good reputation after that period has elapsed. However, for something as simple as an oil-change...why don't you do it yourself? It's a good way to become more familiar with your car, and gives you a certain sense of satisfaction...not to mention that you save about $10-$15 doing it yourself.

Personally if I had a nice reliable car, I wouldn't be looking to replace it, I would keep it as long as possible (I know many Civics which are happily pushing 400,000km) and buy myself something fun for the weekends...there are plenty of really cool little cars you could get for a few grand to satisfy a performance itch...but that's just my personal philosophy.

If you're keeping it for 2-3 years, get the rims and enjoy it. Don't trick it out. Also I'm unclear as to whether this will exclusively be your car, or shared with your parents. If you're sharing it, don't bother with the rims.

Whatever oil you have in it now, keep running it. If it's been running regular oil since it was new, keep on using that. If it's been running synthetic oil since it was new, keep on using that. Basically, engines running regular oil wear differently than engines running synthetic oil so switching oils on a car will cause it to have regular wear AND synthetic wear. So don't switch and don't mix dino and synthetic oils.

thanks clarkma


back to my rim thing.....

well....i thought my simple change of rims wouldn't make me a ricer, but it turns out that i am a ricer......didn't know the replies will be this strong.....

so what's happening now is, i have recently installed winter tires on my stock 14" steel.....and my plan was....instead of getting another set of steel (about $50 a piece) to mount the all seasons....i would spend a bit more on mags and a set of rubber.....

i have reviewed my need.....if i don't lower the car....maybe plus 2, 16" alloy will do???

i just want a clean look like this:



and clarkma is suggesting me OEM, but i believe they'll cost as much as after market ones:

wrecking yards are a great place to find OEM rims. I got a set of WRX rims for my Impreza (which originally had steelies) for $200 a wheel.

i have read through some articles.....

i'll just make sure that i get 5w30...thx!

Yeah, when I said buy OEM, I meant buy used OEM rims. Go to Honda forums and buy them cheap (usually with tires in good condition) from people who are putting tacky aftermarket rims on their cars.

i have found a set with tires for $500.....wondering if the guy sold them already

There's always more. And I'm wondering is $500 a set is kinda pricy for a set of OEM used 15s. I know in VW land you can find a good set of OEM 17s for $650-$700. In any case, it beats spending $1000+ on a set of ugly aftermarket 17s.

you can get OEM integra wheels in good condition for less 300-400, with tires. I would assume civic wheels are cheaper or the same price.