New Wheels for Honda Civic 2008. 16inch or 17 inch.

[Boon 51]

The wheels on my Honda civic have been well scratched and kerbed so I am getting some new ones.
So for those who have done this is it worth going up from 16 to 17 inch or stay the same..
Any thoughts ..

 

[cm2mackem]

The wheels on my Honda civic have been well scratched and kerbed so I am getting some new ones.
So for those who have done this is it worth going up from 16 to 17 inch or stay the same..
Any thoughts ..

Stay the same, the rides harsh enough on 16 inch, just get them refurbished you'll be surprised how good they look, but I've yet to find a more reliable car ,and believe me I've tried , so just bought a new civic.

 

[biggs682]

The wheels on my Honda civic have been well scratched and kerbed so I am getting some new ones.
So for those who have done this is it worth going up from 16 to 17 inch or stay the same..
Any thoughts ..

I presume you have alloys fitted ?

why not get them refinished ?

 

[Boon 51]

Stay the same, the rides harsh enough on 16 inch, just get them refurbished you'll be surprised how good they look, but I've yet to find a more reliable car ,and believe me I've tried , so just bought a new civic.

Dead right I love this car and would only buy a newer one in a few years time?

 

[Boon 51]

I presume you have alloys fitted ?

why not get them refinished ?

OE alloys fitted but never thought of refinished alloys.. what the cost any idea?

 

[biggs682]

OE alloys fitted but never thought of refinished alloys.. what the cost any idea?

just done a random search on google and found this

http://www.wheelclinic.co.uk/extras/news/black-friday-offer.php

If you have a GOOD local bodyshop it might pay to go and talk to them for any local to you suggestions , as if not done right they will be back to scruffy very quickly

 

[roadrash]

maybe @screenman could give you more info on refinishing alloys

 

[Broadside]

I've had wheels refurbished a few times, franchise operators like Chips Away will come and do it at your home for £50 a wheel. The wheels will come up good as new.

 

[tyred]

OEM wheels are always much better quality than aftermarket ones. I'd have them refurbished ask around breakers yards for a better set.

 

[screenman]

I've had wheels refurbished a few times, franchise operators like Chips Away will come and do it at your home for £50 a wheel. The wheels will come up good as new.

That depends a lot on the franchisee, many I would not let paint my fence.

For wheels it would be powder coating by a wheel specialist, about £50 or less a wheel.

Smart repair the like of Chips-Away and cold damp alloy do not work for long

 

[Boon 51]

I wouldn't have them the same colour but gloss or matt black would look great?

 

[Boon 51]

That depends a lot on the franchisee, many I would not let paint my fence.

For wheels it would be powder coating by a wheel specialist, about £50 or less a wheel.

Smart repair the like of Chips-Away and cold damp alloy do not work for long

Good info Ta...

 

[Boon 51]

So back to the new wheels for a moment.. Would £500 get me a good set of wheels or would I have to spend more ?

 

[Broadside]

That depends a lot on the franchisee, many I would not let paint my fence.

Very true!

 

[Globalti]

Don't fit bigger wheels. The low profile tyres will be harsh and will give you a bad back.