Why does the ES come with 185/65-14 whees & tires when the LS and OZ come with 195/60-15 wheels & tires???

That means that the LS and OZ wheels & tires are about 3/4 of an inch taller than on the ES, but all 3 of the cars are mechanically the same?

They could have put something like 185/70-14 tires on the ES & the overall size would have been the same as the LS and OZ.

I know the ES has a differnt bolt pattern & other suspension differences, but why the smaller wheels?

I would think that there is a little bit of cost saving, but not that much.

Doesn't this effectively change the gear ratios? Making the 0-60 time faster for the ES because of the smaller wheels?

 

because 70 tire is ugly.. even 65 is pretty high!

Etienne

 

Because they're CHEAP.

 

exactly...its because you pay less for the ES. But its a problem that's easily solved

 

that's funky. I had 15's on my es when I bought it.

I didn't notice a sticker difference either.

ah well.
I got 18's now!!!

 

what 15s did you get?? the LS wheels?

 

judging from the description above. yeah they are ls wheels.

had to run downstairs and check... but they seem to be.

 

same reason the OZ comes with different gauges, body kit, sway bar....

the ES, LS, and OZ are different trims. of course theres going to be differences among them. if they were all the same....that just doesn't make any sense whatsoever. why have 3 different models?

 

LS wheels wouldn't fit the ES. Different bolt pattern.

 

I should have known that.

had to look it up to get my rims.

gues my dealer didn't liek 14's?

 

So what 15's did your ES come with RobertK?


It is just weird. All civic's, focus, sentras, etc. all have the same overall diameter except the Lancer.

But, I still love my Lancer! Civics are cool to drive if your name is Jennifer........hehe

 

And would the ES be faster in the 1/4 mi???? I'd say yep!

Anybody @ SActo care to race me & find out??

 

What the hell are you talking about??????/

ES, LS, OZ doesn't matter. They all have exactly the same hubs and the same bolt pattern.

 

Actually, ES are 4x100 while LS and OZ are 4x114...so they are different.

 

well guess what guys it all good cause we love our and it really doesn't matter