Springs + Tall Tires

[Jester04]

Yes sir. I still need to do some logs for you ??‍

It’s no hurry

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[Imped]

18s look better, are lighter and gain you sidewall. There's absolutely no reason to run 19s on this car.

Personally, I'm running 255/40R18s - with that change only, not only did the car ride nicer, but it also gained some athleticism due to the 8 lb weight loss per corner. After adding the DE5 damper module, it's downright luxurious on the highway.

I drive between 45 and 65 miles per day, depending on some factors. I wouldn't have my wheel/tire choice any other way.

 

[realtorhoff]

18s look better, are lighter and gain you sidewall. There's absolutely no reason to run 19s on this car.

Personally, I'm running 255/40R18s - with that change only, not only did the car ride nicer, but it also gained some athleticism due to the 8 lb weight loss per corner. After adding the DE5 damper module, it's downright luxurious on the highway.

I drive between 45 and 65 miles per day, depending on some factors. I wouldn't have my wheel/tire choice any other way.

Interesting take downsizing tires to a 255 and minimizing the contact patch. If I were to downsize to 18s, I’d go 265/35 or 275/35 on an 18x10 +40.

 

[Imped]

Interesting take downsizing tires to a 255 and minimizing the contact patch. If I were to downsize to 18s, I’d go 265/35 or 275/35 on an 18x10 +40.

Moving from a 265 width to 255 width is peanuts, relatively. Mind you, the tire is a DWS06+...this is not a track setup, thus the added 10-20mm would only add rolling resistance and wouldn't be fully utilized on the street. This is a lightweight, daily setup that handles well in the dry, wet, cold, hot and snow, all of which I see. Seeing as my previous hot hatches were on no wider than 245s, this is still a step up from that in regards to contact patch. I thought about a 265/35 and even 265/40, but at the end of the day 255/40 gave me the height, sidewall and weight that I wanted. The car still grips and turns in athletically and looks fantastic.

 

[svvitch]

I like the way 19s look on this car but I am running 18x10. The price for light 19" wheels and 19" tires is ridiculous.

 

[realtorhoff]

Moving from a 265 width to 255 width is peanuts, relatively. Mind you, the tire is a DWS06+...this is not a track setup, thus the added 10-20mm would only add rolling resistance and wouldn't be fully utilized on the street. This is a lightweight, daily setup that handles well in the dry, wet, cold, hot and snow, all of which I see. Seeing as my previous hot hatches were on no wider than 245s, this is still a step up from that in regards to contact patch. I thought about a 265/35 and even 265/40, but at the end of the day 255/40 gave me the height, sidewall and weight that I wanted. The car still grips and turns in athletically and looks fantastic.

Have any pics or Instagram? If I were to downsize to 18s, this is the wheel I would go with. Fully forged monoblock and I can pick exact width, offset, concavity, and finish I like. Basically a mix of Spoon and HRE.

 

[realtorhoff]

I like the way 19s look on this car but I am running 18x10. The price for light 19" wheels and 19" tires is ridiculous.

Agreed, price is up there for 19s, but I am just used to running 19s since 2008, so used to the price of the tires. Have always used Michelin Pilot Super Sport or PS4S

 

[TW00Si]

18s also saves your lower back when you have to rotate or swap wheels for the season.

 

[realtorhoff]

18s also saves your lower back when you have to rotate or swap wheels for the season.

Good thing I live in Florida. Summer tires FTW ??

 

[neptune]

I run H&R and for the 1st week it was really stiff. It settled now and it is OEM+. With the 19s that you have with 275/35s, the fender gap will be eliminated and it will look absolutely perfect.

 

[midway1]

This is what 265/35/19 looks like lowered on Eibach Pro Kits. For me, the clearance is right on the edge of what I'd be comfortable with. I didn't have any issues but yours are slightly taller. FWIW I've seen some posts on Facebook with people running 275/35/19 while lowered and they say they don't have any issues.

I'd stick with 19s. 18s look wrong on this car.

 

[realtorhoff]

This is what 265/35/19 looks like lowered on Eibach Pro Kits. For me, the clearance is right on the edge of what I'd be comfortable with. I didn't have any issues but yours are slightly taller. FWIW I've seen some posts on Facebook with people running 275/35/19 while lowered and they say they don't have any issues.

I'd stick with 19s. 18s look wrong on this car.

This looks fantastic. A 10-15mm spacer and it’s perfect. Love the black too! Nice ride! I love the 19s as well.

 

[realtorhoff]

I run H&R and for the 1st week it was really stiff. It settled now and it is OEM+. With the 19s that you have with 275/35s, the fender gap will be eliminated and it will look absolutely perfect.

It really does look great. Right now Pro-kit is winning, with H&R a close second. Do you know if you had to cut the bump stops for the H&Rs? Some say no and I’ve seen some people do it.

 

[Imped]

Have any pics or Instagram? If I were to downsize to 18s, this is the wheel I would go with. Fully forged monoblock and I can pick exact width, offset, concavity, and finish I like. Basically a mix of Spoon and HRE.

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/18x8-5-enkei-ts-v-255-40-dws06.52998/

 

[neptune]

It really does look great. Right now Pro-kit is winning, with H&R a close second. Do you know if you had to cut the bump stops for the H&Rs? Some say no and I’ve seen some people do it.

Didn't have to cut the stops!

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