Does size really matter???
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Does size really matter???
I'm putting a set of 17x7 rims on my 99 civic ex w/ ground control coilovers.
My question is what size tires would be best for me. Would 215/45/17 be too big??
Also some brand recomendations(sp??) would be apreciated.
My question is what size tires would be best for me. Would 215/45/17 be too big??
Also some brand recomendations(sp??) would be apreciated.
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Re: Does size really matter??? (jthomas)
17" will fit fine as long as the offset is correct. Call tire rack and see what offset they recomend. But like DragIIcivic said, I also would not recomend 17s.
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Re: Does size really matter??? (jthomas)
I've heard that 17's can make your car noticabely slower. Only if your car has reasonable amount of horsepower. 400 hp Rx7's don't need to worry about it.
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Re: Does size really matter??? (Cyrio)
17--slightly better handling at the expense of acceleration.
15--good acceleration with slightly less handling
16--good medium of both acceleration and handling.
15--good acceleration with slightly less handling
16--good medium of both acceleration and handling.
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Re: Does size really matter??? (jthomas)
I would think about the roads you drive on....if they are shitty(last time I was in Athens there was alot of construction going on) you might want more sidewall.
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Re: Does size really matter??? (Cyrio)
I've heard that 17's can make your car noticabely slower. Only if your car has reasonable amount of horsepower. 400 hp Rx7's don't need to worry about it.
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Re: Does size really matter??? (fifthgearonline)
i would go with 16s, just to be safe.
but its your car i cannot decide for you.
im going to get 16s for my ride though, my 17s bent to dirty hell on my goneda
but its your car i cannot decide for you.
im going to get 16s for my ride though, my 17s bent to dirty hell on my goneda
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