Winter tires / rims for 2012 Civic EX

[versys chris]

Hi, does anyone (Honda technicians) know if the 15" steel rims from the LX will fit the EX with the disc rear breaks. I was told by my dealer that the 8th gen had no problems, but they couldn't confirm or deny if that is the case with the 9th gen. I much rather have the 15" winter rims & tires than spending extra on 16" rims & tires. Any help is much appreciated.

Chris from Canada

P.S. This is my first Honda ever and I am psyched

 

[iluvmycsx]

welcome to the site

on the 8thgen you were able to fit 15" steel wheels on without any problems every model except si's as for the 9th i have yet to hear anything so far.

you might have to be the first to try and confirm.

 

[iluvmycsx]

you could try contacting site sponsor
collegehillshonda they might have more knowledge
http://9thcivic.com/forum/members/collegehillshonda.52577/

 

[KennyGS]

 

[webby]

looks like the 2012 EX/EXL have 10.2" rear discs.
looks like the 2011 ex/exl also had 10.2" rear discs.

Unless something has drastically changed on the back side of the new wheel, I would say that would work

 

[versys chris]

looks like the 2012 EX/EXL have 10.2" rear discs.
looks like the 2011 ex/exl also had 10.2" rear discs.

Unless something has drastically changed on the back side of the new wheel, I would say that would work

Thanks webby. That gives me hope. I am sure they should work.

 

[webby]

no problem

 

[joeygreco1985]

Just bought a set of winter tires at the honda dealer for my EX. I was going to buy a set of 15" winter tires but they said for the EX I had to get 16". More expensive

 

[webby]

did they buy you steel rims as well, or just the tires? If you buy 15's and you have the EX, you'd have to buy a set of steel wheels to go with it.

If you just bought the tires, they'll just swap your tires on/off instead of the wheels.

 

[joeygreco1985]

did they buy you steel rims as well, or just the tires? If you buy 15's and you have the EX, you'd have to buy a set of steel wheels to go with it.

If you just bought the tires, they'll just swap your tires on/off instead of the wheels.

I bought steel rims as well. So I have a set of 16" steel rims and michelin x-ice tires for the winter, and a set of 16" alloy rims and all-season tires for the summer. They wouldn't let me purchase 15" steel rims and tires for my EX.

 

[webby]

well that sucks... because they totally could have put 15's on

 

[joeygreco1985]

probably, but to be honest in the end I probably would have sprung for the 16s anyways. I don't think I like the idea of rotating between different size tires and rims

 

[Danglyzoidberg]

15's work. We have had numerous EX's come out of here with 15's for winter as it will save you about $100-$135 overall.

 

[webby]

I know that clearing the rotors/brakes were of some concern initially with 15"s, but it's great confirmation