8th Gen Civic "Viper"

[fouadbakht]

So obviously, your choice of 205/65-R15 is the closest to stock in this case. Now few basic aspects to consider are the following:
1. Tyre Brand
2. Date of Manufacturing
3. Road Grip
4. Comfort Level
5. Noise Level

Your choice of Yokohama dB is good one but I'd suggest you also look around for other brands. Whatever your selection is just remember that the profile should be closer to the recommended size, the profile/size and brand should be commonly available in case you need to replace a tyre out of the four. Do not go for the insanely expensive ones just for the sake of name only.

[bilal49er]

205/65/15 in dB will be a very hard find....it normally comes in 195/65 and 205/60
lemme know if u find it...i was forced to opt for c-drive in 205/65 despite having my heart set on dBs, due to non avalibility

[fouadbakht]

205/65/15 in dB will be a very hard find....it normally comes in 195/65 and 205/60
lemme know if u find it...i was forced to opt for c-drive in 205/65 despite having my heart set on dBs, due to non avalibility

Well if I would of opted for 205/60-R15. They would not of looked so puffy.

[khurram_aziz]

Could not found fresh Yokohama dB..only A-Drive and that only in 195/65/15. Found at one place in 205/60 but they had very old stamp. Market is flooded with Maxxiss. In 195/65 the options were Dunlop LM703, A-Drive, C-Drive etc. Found Goodyear Assurance which seemed nice..it even had 2010 last weeks stamp. Went to Goodyear shop and they even had 2011 fresh imported ones...i have opted for this Goodyear Assurance thing..its 195/65/15; paid 7200 a piece, traded the stock EuroStar for 4000 a piece. I have got a contact of a shop in Lahore as well who has the Oriel rims.

Yes...these might not be jaw dropping decisions but they are according to my budget I have funds now for registration and InshaAllah in next few days will be going to Lahore for registration and if I am lucky that those rims are new will also pick them.

[khurram_aziz]

Yes; found that page; and using that I thought 205/65/15 would be better looking; but unfortunately could not find fresh pieces in this profile.

First off let me recommend the size for you. I did some calculations and based upon that you be the judge.

[fouadbakht]

Well so far so good then. Goodyears are good performers. Good decision to have kept clear of A Drives and LM703s. I'll check for Oriel rims here too and let you know if its in the condition and budget of your choice.

[fouadbakht]

Post some pictures of the new arrival.

[khurram_aziz]

^^ Will try this evening...The car is not cleaned Have plan to go to Lahore Insha-Allah tomorrow and then on Saturday will take it for waxing as suggested...Few notes

• Hand Brake and Gear Lever are awkwardly positioned; their position might work in Auto configuration; but for Manual the lever is "far"; you have to reach to it...and for person with longer legs; the hand brake touches to the knee
• The emtpy space adjacent to lighter is of no use; the plastic thing there is also very light
• Took my mom and kids for drive last evening; she commented A/C is "better"; I can feel chilled air in back seat; she also commented that the leg space in back seats is more!
• My wife tried the car this morning when we went to drop kids to school..she thinks its clutch is heavy; City had same; so no difference for me; but she drives Automatic car in routine and some time my dad's Corolla; in its comparison; clutch is heavier
• My wife liked its driving seat; you can move the base up/down etc
• She also liked its different acceleration pedal; she commented that its good for driving with sandals with heels
• 195/65/15 is not a good configuration for the car; you need to have bigger and wider tyres; took the car on highway for short trip
• The engine blows some kind of air underneath; its noticeable when you are parking the car on kacha
• The deck angle is not good; during day driving; you cannt read what its displaying; the stock audio system, Kenwood + stock speakers etc are nice...not top notch; but they work fine!
• The build quality of Atlas has detoriated; the "finish" at certain spots is noticable; under the bonnet; under the trunk etc especially. The City has some plasticy covering for some air-flow under the bonnet; there is no such thing in Civic?
• The trunk size is small; especially the height; in comparison to Corolla, as well as even City. City has biggest trunk I guess!
• "City" is more fun to drive within city; its power/weight ratio is better; and its "smart size" is more friendly for maneuvering!

[fouadbakht]

^^^ Very nice, to the point description of the car

[bilal49er]

The emtpy space adjacent to lighter is of no use; the plastic thing there is also very light
keep ur sunglasses here

195/65/15 is not a good configuration for the car; you need to have bigger and wider tyres; took the car on highway for short trip
205/65/15 is ideal

The engine blows some kind of air underneath; its noticeable when you are parking the car on kacha
only when a/c is on...its the 2nd fan which throws air downwards

The trunk size is small; especially the height; in comparison to Corolla as well as even City. City has biggest trunk I guess!
agreed!!

"City" is more fun to drive within city; its power/weight ratio is better; and its "smart size" is more friendly for maneuvering!
auto civic is the thing for city...manual definitely is more suited to highway/motorway rides...city's size sure is ideal...

[fouadbakht]

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[*]Hand Brake and Gear Lever are awkwardly positioned; their position might work in Auto configuration; but for Manual the lever is "far"; you have to reach to it...and for person with longer legs; the hand brake touches to the knee

[/LIST][I]IMHO I think I liked the handbrake positioning specially while pulling it time and again on sloping roads and lots of traffic. Could it be that your seat is reclined back more than normal due to which you feel that the gear lever and and hand brake are far? It could be a possibility.[/I]

[fouadbakht]

The emtpy space adjacent to lighter is of no use; the plastic thing there is also very light
keep ur sunglasses here

195/65/15 is not a good configuration for the car; you need to have bigger and wider tyres; took the car on highway for short trip
205/65/15 is ideal

The engine blows some kind of air underneath; its noticeable when you are parking the car on kacha
only when a/c is on...its the 2nd fan which throws air downwards

The trunk size is small; especially the height; in comparison to Corolla as well as even City. City has biggest trunk I guess!
agreed!!

"City" is more fun to drive within city; its power/weight ratio is better; and its "smart size" is more friendly for maneuvering!
auto civic is the thing for city...manual definitely is more suited to highway/motorway rides...city's size sure is ideal...

+1 Really nice

[khurram_aziz]

The emtpy space adjacent to lighter is of no use; the plastic thing there is also very light
keep ur sunglasses here

I was thinking this space is perfect for some electronic gadgets like Scan Guage II.

195/65/15 is not a good configuration for the car; you need to have bigger and wider tyres; took the car on highway for short trip
205/65/15 is ideal

+1; next set will be with this profile

The engine blows some kind of air underneath; its noticeable when you are parking the car on kacha
only when a/c is on...its the 2nd fan which throws air downwards

(Y)

IMHO I think I liked the handbrake positioning specially while pulling it time and again on sloping roads and lots of traffic. Could it be that your seat is reclined back more than normal due to which you feel that the gear lever and and hand brake are far? It could be a possibility.

Yes; I have the habit to keep the seat position farthest. I guess it all started with 9th gen Corolla which is pathetic for leg room for driver and passengers in back. Civic and new City both are (Y) for the leg rooms.

• Forgot to mention my youngest kid remark...His most fav thing is Kenwood' changing color; I havnt set it to any color; as my son likes and keeps waiting for its color change

[askhokhar]

The Civic hand brake lever looks different ... but I think it is far better than the conventional horizontal lever because it can be gripped more quickly than the conventional design

[fouadbakht]

[askhokhar]

Fouad Bhai ... do you have any idea if the California Gold scratch remover works? Actually, my brother asked me to find a quality product ... the one shown on tv (scratch removing marker is pathetic)....

[askhokhar]

Lagta hai .. aaj aap masroof hain... thread aaj ruka hua hai

[khurram_aziz]

Nice share 007!

To register the car; there are three ways; a traditional way, the right way and special way. Traditionally; you either give your invoice to the sales person at the dealer from where you got the car or you contact the "agent" usually found outside of the registration office. They charge 1000 - 3000; and takes care of everything. You have to contact the person few times to collect the registration plates and then copy. Dont forget to take the defaced original invoices.

The right way is that you contact the motor registration authority; they give you a form; its 1 page simple form; you fill it out; give the money on the counter; they give you the number plates and let you know when to pick the copy/defaced original invoice etc. If registering in Punjab; the form is available at http://mtmis.punjab.gov.pk/Download/Form_F.pdf and from the same site you can calculate the tax amount as well. There is usually no long queues; and this whole process hardly takes 5 mins; and you are good to drive your car on the roads!

I was wondering once how one can get https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/vehicle-documentation-registration-import-lease/161342-special-number as the series start in year start and the special numbers ( <1000 ) are available only through bidding at that time. Even if the number is unused; you cannt get that afterwords. "Investors" buy these numbers; and you can reach them through used car dealer shops or through the agent outside registration office. They tell which numbers are available; you select one and negotiate its price with them. They also try to offer services for registration as well. (which I mentioned above is very easy).

I had the plan to go to Lahore for registration today; but my son has Bi-Monthly Assesment tomorrow; and I take care of his preparation. I have postponed my plan till Saturday. Suggest guys should I simply go and get whatever number I get or try to find some "Special Number" ?

[askhokhar]

Khurram Bhai ... special numbers have significance if you plan to keep your car for considerable period of time.

If you plan to keep your car for a year of so, then get any number .. but if version of Viper or Laadli is coming on the road .. then better to make effort

Nice share 007!

To register the car; there are three ways; a traditional way, the right way and special way. Traditionally; you either give your invoice to the sales person at the dealer from where you got the car or you contact the "agent" usually found outside of the registration office. They charge 1000 - 3000; and takes care of everything. You have to contact the person few times to collect the registration plates and then copy. Dont forget to take the defaced original invoices.

The right way is that you contact the motor registration authority; they give you a form; its 1 page simple form; you fill it out; give the money on the counter; they give you the number plates and let you know when to pick the copy/defaced original invoice etc. If registering in Punjab; the form is available at http://mtmis.punjab.gov.pk/Download/Form_F.pdf and from the same site you can calculate the tax amount as well. There is usually no long queues; and this whole process hardly takes 5 mins; and you are good to drive your car on the roads!

I was wondering once how one can get https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/vehicle-documentation-registration-import-lease/161342-special-number as the series start in year start and the special numbers ( <1000 ) are available only through bidding at that time. Even if the number is unused; you cannt get that afterwords. "Investors" buy these numbers; and you can reach them through used car dealer shops or through the agent outside registration office. They tell which numbers are available; you select one and negotiate its price with them. They also try to offer services for registration as well. (which I mentioned above is very easy).

I had the plan to go to Lahore for registration today; but my son has Bi-Monthly Assesment tomorrow; and I take care of his preparation. I have postponed my plan till Saturday. Suggest guys should I simply go and get whatever number I get or try to find some "Special Number" ?

[mubeenshahid]

MashAllah great ride with beautiful modifications