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Any Experts on Wheels/Rims for auto?

idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
edited August 2003 in General Discussion
I have a quick question for anyone that has any expertise when it comes to selecting aftermarket rims/wheels for an automobile.

What size rim/wheel would I need if I want to drive 185/65/R15 tires? (I'm assuming it would be 15 X ?)
What would the lug pattern code be for a 2003 Honda Civic EX?

I've been searching the net for these answers but can't find anything. I know it's not related to the topics at hand but any assistance would be appreciated and I figured someone would have an idea or answer with all the automotive expertise here.

Thanks.
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  • RustyBonesRustyBones Member Posts: 4,956
    edited November -1
    www.tirerack.com

    enter your make and model and it will tell you what you need to know.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I appreciate the help. There are some good prices at that website but I can't seem to find the lug pattern.
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  • RustyBonesRustyBones Member Posts: 4,956
    edited November -1
    your lug pattern is 4x100, basic 4 lug wheel
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  • nitrouznitrouz Member Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Find a rental agency that has a honda, rent it, and swap yer wheels with thers....good way to get parts too.


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  • RosieRosie Member Posts: 14,525 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wife bought a 300M about three weeks ago and it rides like a potato wagon! Has 17 inch low profile tires. Could it be changed to a 15 inch rim and a standard tire and maintain the same diamenter?
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  • RustyBonesRustyBones Member Posts: 4,956
    edited November -1
    You can definitely change to a 15. I would recommend it, those low profile tires are expensive and wear quicker too. You will just have to find some wheels that fit your bolt pattern and get your tire size from that.
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  • richbugrichbug Member Posts: 3,650
    edited November -1
    I think you will find the brakes are in the way on that 300M going to a 15" It will mess up the ABS timeing too because you don't have enough rubber on the road.

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  • RosieRosie Member Posts: 14,525 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Look at the beautiful white leather seats" she says. "They even have butt warmers" she says. "It has all the toys you and even maroon the color you like" she says. "Look! It even has rear air conditioning" she says. Yeah right. Damn thing still rides like my truck though.
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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    Rosie,
    Your sure right about the "ride".
    I'm a Dodge man myself,but my Ram 4x4
    rides better than their "Top of The Line" sedans.

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  • RosieRosie Member Posts: 14,525 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thats what I have Bobby, A 3/4 ton heavy duty dodge ram 4x4. Take it on a trip at my age and it will kill you!
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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    Rosie,
    Mine's a 1500 SWB standard cab.
    My better half(I let her think so anyway)
    has what you have and yes,it's rough.

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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