Rich Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm seriously considering getting winter tyres for the Civic now as they're predicting another bad winter (if they've got it right!). I've been looking for steel rims but had no luck so is it ok to get the tyres swapped on the same rim? The ones on there ATM will probably be near the limit but when it comes to fitting new tyres in the spring can I just store the winter tyres with rims? I'm just wondering if taking them on and off will damage the tyres and should they be marked so they go back on the right corner that they've worn to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 cough http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civic-2006...=item4cfa3b94f0 cough using interparcel or other courier would cost say £30 ish quid to send. or just check down your local scrappy for honda steels. just to let you know 2.0 petrol accords have 15" alloys on them and they are always being sold quite cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Wrong ones mate, I need them for a 2000-2005, 15" and 4 studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Removing the tyres won't harm them and yes you need to mark the tyres so the go back in the same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Cool, I think this is the way to go then but hopefully I'll find some steelies or cheap alloys. Have you started getting winter tyres in yet and is there much difference in price between these and all season? The size will be 195/60/15 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Wrong ones mate, I need them for a 2000-2005, 15" and 4 studs ohh thats even easier for you! i thought you had 5 studders. 13" wheels, would be very cheap for winter tyres ? - in oxford http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civic-96-W...=item3a6a86af6c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Wrong ones mate, I need them for a 2000-2005, 15" and 4 studs ohh thats even easier for you! i thought you had 5 studders. 13" wheels, would be very cheap for winter tyres ? - in oxford http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civic-96-W...=item3a6a86af6c Those are for the Gen 6 though, we have a Gen 7. This is where I'm not sure cos would 13" rims fit over the calipers on the front and rear? Can I put smaller rims on with it being an auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Tony, what's the cheapest size you can winter tyres in and what is a good size for cutting through snow out of 13", 14" and 15" wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I had a quick look last night and prices aren't cheap for winter tyres ATM. When will they be dropping? Most are showing as out of stock as well so when will they be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 We start buying in Nov..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 That seems late I thought it was October? How much do you think the prices will drop between now and November...are we talking pennies or pounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 By Nov many more tyres will be available so the price will drop loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cool, that's what I wanted to read Have you decided what winter tyres you're buying in, what are the popular ones you sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Last winter it was a case of selling what we could get hold of. This year it's hard to say what make at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Already got my winters bought for this year. Had them for about 6 weeks. In my experience, if you find some, buy them. Don't stand around and think about it or some bugger else will buy them. The place I got mine from have sold out already, and no sign of any more on the horizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeB12 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 ER I just checked and 195/60/15 winter tyres are widely available at the moment. As it stands the choices are Michellin, bridgestone, dunlop and a few budget winters. Ring the centre for some prices if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks Joe...think I'll hold out for abit though if Tony reckons the prices will drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Been thinking about getting another set of rims but I think it will be better to just have the tyres for a couple of reasons. One being I won't need to tell the insurance I've put different size or type of wheels on. The other being I can store the tyres on a shelving rack in my cupboard or at least a couple of them. If they have rims on plus the weight of the air they will be alot heavier so will have to stay on the floor. If I do get another set of rims it will be the same ones as what comes on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Ideal storage is to deflate, lay flat and at room temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Ideal storage is to deflate, lay flat and at room temperature. Interesting....so even deflate if they're on a rim, why? Can they be laid flat but on top of each other? What about storing tyres outside in a cold garage, how does this affect them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 What about fitting 195/65/15 tyres instead of 195/60...would there be any issues apart from the speedo reading slightly too high? In this size they seem better priced and more available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ideal storage is to deflate, lay flat and at room temperature. Got my set hanging off the centres on the wall of the heated garage. Are you saying it would be preferable to deflate them? Totally or partially? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 What about fitting 195/65/15 tyres instead of 195/60...would there be any issues apart from the speedo reading slightly too high? In this size they seem better priced and more available. Will be fine given the conditions, frost, snow and ice. Most cars have to deviate from OEM fitment due to size/ availability, few manufactures make 30 profile winter tyres for a F430. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Cool, I'll get prices for both sizes nearer the time then to see what the difference is. Why do they need to be stored with no air in though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Purely the pressure adding stress to the walls.... 10psi keeps the tyres shape without distressing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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