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Old 09-22-2002, 06:25 AM
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I was looking at the Slipstreams, and I really think the Savannah Grays would look nice on my black ex. My only question is what size should I go with? 15" or 16"?

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Default Re: Rim size? (PBTemplar)

Do you want show or go? In most people's opinions, 15's will not look as good, but they will weigh less. 16's are heavier and will slow you down a bit.
Old 09-22-2002, 06:56 AM
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Default Re: Rim size? (PBTemplar)

17s = show..16s = go...Pick one
Old 09-22-2002, 07:12 AM
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Default Re: Rim size? (ce)

Actually 17s are show, 16's are less show still not go, and 15's are no show all go. Who cares? If you want better gearing, go for the 15's. I'm selling my 16's for 15's.
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Default Re: Rim size? (LSDelSol)

if you're gonna get the Rotamasters, get 15's. they resemble more of the "spoon" look. 16" spoons dont have holes between the lug holes, but 15" spoons do... But rota on the other hand, no matter what size, they have the holes.
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Default Re: Rim size? (SiDESLiDE240)

Sounds like 16's should work, since this is my daily driver / beater / racecar.

Thanks for the help guys
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Default Re: Rim size? (SW20 MR2)

Do you want show or go? In most people's opinions, 15's will not look as good, but they will weigh less. 16's are heavier and will slow you down a bit.
He's totally right on this one.
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Default Re: Rim size? (PBTemplar)

go with the 15's you don't need 16" rims
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Honda's dont need 16"+....15"
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Default Re: Rim size? (SpoonSportsEF7)

16's
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Default Re: Rim size? (SpoonSportsEF7)

Honda's dont need 16"+....15"
100% personal opinion
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Default Re: Rim size? (PBTemplar)

had 16s tried 15s and love them..
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Default Re: Rim size? (PBTemplar)

15s
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Default Re: Rim size? (Zanpakuro)

i actually run 14s HX wheels. get the smaller 15 w/ a 195 50 tire and you'll still look good.
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Default Re: Rim size? (SuperCivic)

15" or 16" wheels look fine on Honda's.

17 is getting a bit big.

If you are on even a bit of a budget, get the 15 inch wheels.

Rubber is cheaper that way.
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fifteens in dat *** biatch.
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Default Re: Rim size? (99MilanoRedSi)

15 fastest, but looks to small
16 is fine,
17 is better for cornering, slow u down on straight away.

16 Mugen MF10's own at 11 lbs.


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