i'm thinking of adding rims to my 8 but a little worried about putting on 19's. I live in NYC and potholes here get CRAZY. My previous car was civic with 17's on it. One of my rim has a dent =(. just wanted to know if the tires around 19's would be as thin as the tires are on 17's.

 

what size tire did you have on the civic and what size 19 are you planning on running on the 8? Let me know and ill tell you the size difference

 

Dont do it stick with 18's and buy rims. I was up there for a week it was hell and I will never bring my car there ever.

 

^ What she said. Last time I drove in the city it was in a rental car, and I was scared I would break something. I'm used to western PA roads, so I thought I knew potholes. I was wrong.

If you're getting new 18" rims and don't want them to look too small, stay away from anything with a bright painted or polished lip. Mine are like that, and I like the look, but if you're thinking about 19's, it's probably not what you're looking for.

 

Don't be afraid :p I've only popped once in like 8 years when I had my 18" (205/40-18) on my accord, because the stupid belt pkwy was messed up after a big snowstorn. Even with the 8 I've had no problems *knock on wood*, and I do LOTS of city (from 2nd ave, chinatown, bklyn, queens, west side, you name it). The main thing is to know how/when to avoid. And if all don't work, brake hard and pray it didn't pop *whistle*.

Al

 

I am putting 245/35/zr19 on front and 275/30/zr19 on rear on mine... will be here in about a week.... I will post pics and let you know what the ride is like......

 

had the exact setup before, the ride is not worse than the stock setup, but the 8 will look taller.
i wouldnt call them tyres.... they are more like rubber bands :D

 

I actually lower the car with Tanaube springs when I put the rims on, and the tires aren't that small.... The ride feels good, almost like stock, but traction is better.... the rims are actually lighter weight then stocks too.....