TSX wheels on 2012 Civic?

[JTShurtleff]

Would this work? I have a 2012 Civic LX and it has 15" wheels and the TSX wheels are 17". The bolt pattern is the same but my question is how will this affect my car and will it work?

 

[Dar-Dar]

Yes, it will fit/work. Those wheels won't affect your car except that it will make your car look nicer. You just have to make sure that you have the correct sized tires.

 

[JTShurtleff]

The wheels have tires on them. Looks like some brand new Michelin tires. Not sure what size but stock for a TSX is 225/50/17. Is that an okay size? And it won't throw off my mileage or speedometer? Is it just as simple as removing my wheels and putting those on?

 

[Dar-Dar]

Nope, 225/50/17 is too tall for your car. Your speedometer will not get an accurate speed reading. You'll need 215/45/17 tires.

 

[JTShurtleff]

Is there a way to calibrate the speedometer or is the only option different tires?

 

[Dar-Dar]

Is there a way to calibrate the speedometer or is the only option different tires?

Nope, the speedometer cannot be re-calibrated. And yes, you'll need to use the recommended tire size.

 

[JTShurtleff]

Well darn guess I'm not getting these. Tires are $800 or I could just get some wheels for $500 or so

 

[Phillip Lambrecht]

I don't think you can recalibrate the spedo to the new tire size, but there are online calculators to show you how much it would be off. It wont be off a huge amount, probably just a couple mph, its just something you would have to be aware of and know how far your off. Ultimatly I would still try to get the 45 series tire as a 50 series tire is probably going to look akward and you might run into rubbing issues if lowered.

 

[JTShurtleff]

I'm just gonna skip out on these and get some stock wheels. I don't usually like any other brands.

 

[Phillip Lambrecht]

Also if you got them you could probably sell the tires off them to offset the cost of the tires you need.

 

[JTShurtleff]

Yeah I just don't know where to sell them. Private party?

 

[Dar-Dar]

Running 50 series tires will also hurt performance in terms of acceleration and braking.

 

[Dar-Dar]

Yeah I just don't know where to sell them. Private party?

TSX forums more likely. The new accords use 55s for 17" wheels, I think. Nomar06.

 

[Phillip Lambrecht]

Running 50 series tires will also hurt performance in terms of acceleration and braking.

Beat me to it. I was just about to say that.

 

[Phillip Lambrecht]

TSX forums more likely. The new accords use 55s for 17" wheels, I think. Nomar06.

Either forums or craigslist, or bookoo

 

[JTShurtleff]

How much do you think I could get for them?

 

[Nomar06]

TSX forums more likely. The new accords use 55s for 17" wheels, I think. Nomar06.

Yup 55...