Jon Black

Just wanted some opinions from some of you with experience with Rotas and Hatchbacks. This will be my first set of aftermarket wheels. I have a 1993 DX HB (white). Other than price, is there any advantage to 15" vs. 16" Slipstreams? I plan on using Azenis tires and Tein S (soft) springs. I dont want to rub but I do want to fill the wheel well nicely.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks
Jon Black

93civEJ1

yeah... i want to 16" streams on my ride, but i wish they came in gold instead of bronze, but bronze would look good on my white 93 i think, but i hope to get black or bronze...

AzntaggeR

yea, personally like rota slipstreams...an advantage of them are that they're pretty lightweight and well worth the money...i think the black ones would look really clean on a white car

Jon Black

OK, the question is...15" or 16"...pros and cons of either. Not what color would look cool. I am going with Black.

Jon Black

EKhothatch

I have 16"s.

15x6.5" 11.9lbs
16x7" 14.5lbs

They have +40 & +45mm offset. 4x100 4x114.3 5x100, 5x114.3 bolt patterns. You can run alot better (meaty) tires off the 15s. I don't want my 16s anymore. I don't what my slipstreams period really, I want forged wheels again. Cast aren't too good.

You can get some wheel weights from. www.wheelweights.net

Jon Black

Can anyone recommend the appropriate offset for the 93 HB? I live in a rainy area of the South and I really dont want to sling mud water all over my car, much less rocks.

Jon Black

Echo7847

well 15 for all out race, 16 for race and a lil bit of show while retaining the lower weight for race. I'm gettin 16's

Spade

16" tires are hard to find and cost a hell of alot more. my $0.02

EKhothatch

The lower the positive number the more your wheels protrude out. Most honda offsets are around +40mm.

Yea thats why I got 16s to retain some styling. I have lightened lug nuts to reduce the added weight of the 16s. I have Z-speed nuts. They also drop 1 full pounds a wheel, about 12-14oz.

I have Parada spec-2 I picked up for 388 shipped.


[Modified by inline4hatch, 12:18 PM 2/20/2003]

Slow CX

I would go with the 15s in a +40mm offset. They are lighter and you can find more of a tire selection and cheaper.

99DXcoupe

I say go with 15s on a eg

aLL_MoToR_EH2

im sellin my black 15" slipstreams with Falken Azenis with about 90% tread left on them...600 obo
let me know if your interested


[Modified by YelLlLoVV_TeGGy, 7:32 PM 2/20/2003]

Damon

My Personal Experience:

EK Chassis

16" - 205/45/16 -40mm ofset

RUBSSSSSSSSS!

brent_G

i had 16s goin with 15's now...cheaper tires...i seem to go through tires much faster...and they are lighter...hmmm

Jon Black

Bizzump on a friday night

six.lug.steph

16" w/+45 offset