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

[srw]

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 ?

How about a Cannondale CAAD8 - reputed to be a decent entry level set of wheels....

https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caad8-sora-7-2016-road-bike-EV239399

 

[Boon 51]

I'm liking the referb of the wheels idea.. Do you take the wheels to them or just drive your car too them and leave it. How long would it take?

 

[Boon 51]

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

I have enough wrong with me without a bad back as well. lol

 

[Globalti]

I think some can come to you and do it. I like the idea of refurbishing something rather than dumping it and buying new.

 

[Boon 51]

I think some can come to you and do it. I like the idea of refurbishing something rather than dumping it and buying new.

I never give refurbishing a thought till this thread.. lol I did google and there are 3 places in Kent that came up so I will go and see one of them next week, the one in Gillingham did have reviews which is always a good place to start?

 

[NorthernDave]

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 ?

You'd be at the bottom end of the market for a set of new wheels for £500.
Personally, I'd look at getting them refurbished - either a good local bodyshop or specialist. Word of mouth is likely to be your best bet - Pistonheads or one of the Honda online communities might be worth a look.
Ask to see the quality of their work if you can - having the money to buy the franchise and a shiny sign written van is no guarantee of the quality of work.

 

[Boon 51]

£50/£60 each for a referb on my OE wheels in gloss black is looking good?

 

[Grant Fondo]

16inch i reckon, 19s on my golf are a bit harsh (but look good)

 

[mustang1]

I never give refurbishing a thought till this thread.. lol I did google and there are 3 places in Kent that came up so I will go and see one of them next week, the one in Gillingham did have reviews which is always a good place to start?

My neighbour thinks along the same lines. He bought a red car but then decided he wants it in dark blue. He paid 30 grand to change the colour. That was 20 years ago.

 

[Grant Fondo]

My neighbour thinks along the same lines. He bought a red car but then decided he wants it in dark blue. He paid 30 grand to change the colour. That was 20 years ago.

Nice... but if you have got the cash i spose...
Looking at a 14k Cayman at the mo...maybe heart ruling the head?

 

[keithmac]

I had a set of wheels sand blasted and poweder coated in Matt Black for £35 a wheel.

If they take the tyres off and refit £50 a wheel is a fair price.

As said, if you go up to a 17" and keep the same rolling radius/ circumference you have to lower the sidewall profile which gives a harsher ride.

Looking at new wheels go for a recognised make, OZ Racing, Speedline etc not chinese knockoffs!.

 

[Boon 51]

16inch i reckon, 19s on my golf are a bit harsh (but look good)

Yay.. nice wheels do make your car look stunning. Speed humps are the curse even on my 16's

 

[mustang1]

Nice... but if you have got the cash i spose...
Looking at a 14k Cayman at the mo...maybe heart ruling the head?

Cayman used to be dearer than Booster but with later model it's the other way round. A very fine engine and great handling. I drove a few on the race track (not very well).