EG6VTi

This is a bit of a style vs function poll really...

I've had 17s on my VTi for nearly a year and I'm pretty fed up, the handling is awful cos they're et35 and they look a bit too big if you ask me, see pic below...



and before you say it, I know it's in dire need of lowering!

I'm getting some rota sub-zeros in royal gunmetal (wohoo!) and I can't decide between 15s and 16s. I'm tempted towards 15s because of the price and cos it'll make my car handle/feel like it's supposed to, but I also like the idea of 16s cos the handling won't be affected too much and they'll look a bit better.

What you guys think?

JimmyAtlantis

16s just seem to be the proper size for the civ...

Mike_C

Definately dump the 17s. Take a look at your tire choices and their costs with 15s and 16s, decide from there.

95cxhatch

i personally like the 15's cause you can dump the car a bit more...and it looks better to me....but 16's are still nice mind you!!

SiFan

Road car 16s ,drag car 15s

NINJASPY

the handling problem is due mainly to the STOCK suspension, not the 17" wheels. And tires play a big role in handling, most important imo.

SloCivicHMM

I too have this question...depending what you will be doing with the car....if its your daily driven track car and drag strip car get 15's......if your just going for looks and daily driven get the 16's....but please make sure to put 45 series tires not 40.... haha

Nameless

Wierd, I have 17s on my Coupe and they did nothing but improve my handleing. w/stock suspention. but I say if you are that unhappy with em then go down to 15s. Your car is still going to look just as good!

Mike_C

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You probably got better tires.

Burke

15's!!!!!!

gsl_05

My EG on 15's:
http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=8

And on 16's:

http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

16's look better, but 15's ride, handle, and accelerate quicker

Mike_C

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http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

And on 16's:

http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

16's look better, but 15's ride, handle, and accelerate quicker
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i have 17" on my eg hb and it handles great!

SloCivicHMM

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zactly! grrrrr I hate that ****!!

xJ.SLOTHx

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compared to if you had 19's on your car...

nonvtecallmotor

15's

the redsquare forecast

I would say 15s...I have 16s on my car and wouldnt mind them being 15s.

kKdARIAN

i would go w/ some 16's... my personal preference... i just like the way they look on the eg's, combine them with some good rubber.. its sure to handle great!
my .02

SignfcntOthr

15's.

Debaser

Like someone said above, you can slam it a little more w/ 15's. Also, less rotational mass and cheaper tires. Bear in mind that if you decide to upgrade the brakes in the future, there may be clearance issues with 15's.

runwhatubrung

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TYspeK EH2

16's would look goood

Fuster_Cluck

Good to see you smartened up by dumping the 17's.
I say 16's because you get performance and looks best IMO.
15's if you want staight performance and could care less about looks.

civicHBphtride

16's looks better to me. but if you can find a set 15's are nice too.

HATCHingMN

16=perfect