Winter Tires for Si

[PWP_6MT]

Will anyone be running winter tires for their Si?


If so, will 205/55/16 fit?


Any tire recommendations?

[GordonTse]

Originally Posted by PWP_6MT

Will anyone be running winter tires for their Si?


If so, will 205/55/16 fit?


Any tire recommendations?

we roll on 17's tho..

[EagleEyez]

i'm wondering about this also but 18's for winter tires. bad idea? 215/45/18 on the 18" HFP rims

[PWP_6MT]

Originally Posted by GordonTse

we roll on 17's tho..

Searching the 8thcivic forum, several members are running their Si's on 16" tires. But they said that some wheels (steelies/alloys) may not clear the brake calipers.


So I'm wondering which ones will fit, and whether it's even necessary buying winter tires for Vancouver (I rarely go up to Whistler in winter).

[GordonTse]

Originally Posted by PWP_6MT

Searching the 8thcivic forum, several members are running their Si's on 16" tires. But they said that some wheels (steelies/alloys) may not clear the brake calipers.


So I'm wondering which ones will fit, and whether it's even necessary buying winter tires for Vancouver (I rarely go up to Whistler in winter).

ooo, yea, it depends on the type of steelie u roll on.. i thought u were saying putting 16 inch tires on our stock wheels.. lol

[drahgon]

i know it doesn't snow that much in the lower mainland so it might not be worth it unless you do a lot of skiing or road trips. That being said, I used 02 rsx wheels (16") and 205/55r16 winter tires last year. Worked awesome, but its way colder where I live and the snow comes in november and doesn't leave until april.

[marc-o-lishuz]

Stock Si rims = winter mode

[GordonTse]

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

Stock Si rims = winter mode

stock si rims = stock until have money :P

[TinoCivicSi]

If ur stilll running the Michelins that came with your civic they're pretty damn good in the snow. For an all season I was impressed. I didn't get stuck once last year... this year is gonna be different cause i'm lowered but psh... minor details lol.

Ideally for a winter it would be smarter to go with a bigger aspect ratio so like a 215/50/R16 or 215/55/R16. Don't go too wide tho, skinnier tires will help out more in our snow here (how little get). you could run on steelies or find somebody with a dx/ex and buy their rims off them... they're not too bad... or ur si rims if you're plannin on upgrading soon.

[type-si]

Originally Posted by TinoCivicSi

If ur stilll running the Michelins that came with your civic they're pretty damn good in the snow. For an all season I was impressed. I didn't get stuck once last year... this year is gonna be different cause i'm lowered but psh... minor details lol.

Ideally for a winter it would be smarter to go with a bigger aspect ratio so like a 215/50/R16 or 215/55/R16. Don't go too wide tho, skinnier tires will help out more in our snow here (how little get). you could run on steelies or find somebody with a dx/ex and buy their rims off them... they're not too bad... or ur si rims if you're plannin on upgrading soon.

My car was lowered last winter and I was using stock tires and it was a nightmare!!!! I got stuck 3-4 timesat the snow, lol. I'm planning to buy just 2 winter tires for the front since our car is front wheel drive.

[1chin3s3_b0i]

hmmmm would 15" wheels fit on our fg body?

[type-si]

Originally Posted by 1chin3s3_b0i

hmmmm would 15" wheels fit on our fg body?

lol, you have over 10000 post!

[1chin3s3_b0i]

besides that...would 15's be too small...for the winter setup?

[GordonTse]

Originally Posted by 1chin3s3_b0i

besides that...would 15's be too small...for the winter setup?

don't the dx's come with 15" steelies w/wheel covers?

[drahgon]

Originally Posted by type-si

My car was lowered last winter and I was using stock tires and it was a nightmare!!!! I got stuck 3-4 timesat the snow, lol. I'm planning to buy just 2 winter tires for the front since our car is front wheel drive.

bad idea, always get winter tires in sets of four... unless you like spinning out

[C2Kmaster]

No way man if you know how to control it your fine. I drove in a foot deep conditions with my 93 del sol that was lowered 2.5" up front with a rear sway upgrade and with studdeds up front and regular all seasons out back drove fine. now granted your not going to be doing any rally stuff but it should get you around fine if you know how to not be an idiot in the snow.

[drahgon]

you may have been fine but its not recommended, the difference in traction front and rear is already pretty large due to the weight distribution of the car. You are just making that situation worse by putting winters on the front only. Is it work the extra couple hundred bucks to cheap out and put only 2 on?

[TinoCivicSi]

sorry dain I'd love to be on ur side but I do kinda agree with drahgon... drop the bit of extra cash and buy 4... the two up front will help you get going and stop sure, but the rears will help with your handling immensly

[PWP_6MT]

Originally Posted by drahgon

i know it doesn't snow that much in the lower mainland so it might not be worth it unless you do a lot of skiing or road trips. That being said, I used 02 rsx wheels (16") and 205/55r16 winter tires last year. Worked awesome, but its way colder where I live and the snow comes in november and doesn't leave until april.

My decision is very simple: either fork out over $1,200 for a set of nice winter tires on steelies (205/50/16), or go to Las Vegas and have a blast. AND have enough money left over to buy the HDPVR.


Given that I don't drive enough in snow to warrant spending over 1K, i've made up my mind.


Thanks for all your help, guys!


Is *anyone* running winter tires in Vancouver/Victoria area?

[drahgon]

winter tires or vegas? damn, wish I had to make that decision lol!