vx wheels vs. integra steelies
01-30-2004, 01:21 PM
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vx wheels vs. integra steelies
just replaced my stock 13" vx wheels with some 14" 91 integra steelies, i notice better surface handling and a better ride overall. what is the weight difference on these? should i expect a significant change in fuel economy???
01-30-2004, 02:08 PM
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Re: vx wheels vs. integra steelies (ChingonGSR)
VX wheels will give you better fuel economy
VX wheels = 9 lbs
14" OEM Steelies = 18 lbs
Less wheel weight = less rotational mass = engine doesnt have to work as hard to move wheel (frees up HP) = more gas mileage
Reason your handling is better is because the VX stock wheels are 165 series tires and 14" steelies are 185 series tires...so you have about 15% more tread to grip the road...
Personally I would've kept the VX for their exceptionally light weight and ran wider tires...but whatever floats your boat.
I use VX wheels as drag wheels because they are m4dd light y0!
VX wheels = 9 lbs
14" OEM Steelies = 18 lbs
Less wheel weight = less rotational mass = engine doesnt have to work as hard to move wheel (frees up HP) = more gas mileage
Reason your handling is better is because the VX stock wheels are 165 series tires and 14" steelies are 185 series tires...so you have about 15% more tread to grip the road...
Personally I would've kept the VX for their exceptionally light weight and ran wider tires...but whatever floats your boat.
I use VX wheels as drag wheels because they are m4dd light y0!
01-30-2004, 02:09 PM
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i believe vx wheels are somewhere are 8lbs, or maybe 11lbs, or maybe thats hx wheels. steelies are probably heavier, not 100% sure exact weight. vx wheels are the **** why did you ditch them.
edit: damn you are quick, your all over like ever post lol.
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01-30-2004, 05:01 PM
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Re: (JdmEGHatch6)
i still got them. i picked up a set of steelies for with good *** tires for hella cheap. i thought id try them out. i like the blacked out wheel look, but i also like the economy the vx's provide...
01-30-2004, 05:15 PM
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Re: (ChingonGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ChingonGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i still got them. i picked up a set of steelies for with good *** tires for hella cheap. i thought id try them out. i like the blacked out wheel look, but i also like the economy the vx's provide...</TD></TR></TABLE>
why not paint the VX black??
why not paint the VX black??
01-30-2004, 05:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MonKey Magic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
why not paint the VX black??</TD></TR></TABLE>
tru dat, do a search, i saw someone with black vx wheels and they looked awesome
why not paint the VX black??</TD></TR></TABLE>
tru dat, do a search, i saw someone with black vx wheels and they looked awesome
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Re: (frosteg6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by frosteg6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">vx wheels weigh 9 lbs, 165/75/13</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, they are 165/70/13...trust me I have a set...
No, they are 165/70/13...trust me I have a set...
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Re: vx wheels vs. integra steelies (chadblue)
Does anyone know if VX wheels will clear 93 Civic EX brakes? Note: Mine are not the 9" rotor brakes, but instead they are 10.x" rotors with the caliper that has a 'bar' looking-like thing on it.. looks just like my Integra's brakes.
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Re: vx wheels vs. integra steelies (93 EJ1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93 EJ1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anyone know if VX wheels will clear 93 Civic EX brakes?</TD></TR></TABLE>
NO! HX and VX wheels will only clear CX, DX, VX, LX, Si HB brakes...92-00 EX and 99-00 Si brakes CANNOT FIT HX OR VX WHEELS without a spacer
NO! HX and VX wheels will only clear CX, DX, VX, LX, Si HB brakes...92-00 EX and 99-00 Si brakes CANNOT FIT HX OR VX WHEELS without a spacer
01-30-2004, 08:19 PM
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Re: vx wheels vs. integra steelies (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
NO! HX and VX wheels will only clear CX, DX, VX, LX, Si HB brakes...92-00 EX and 99-00 Si brakes CANNOT FIT HX OR VX WHEELS without a spacer</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well if you have smaller brakes for some stupid reason like i Do on my 94 Del Sol SI HX wheels fit fine. Why wont the HX's fit on EX's i know the VX wheels are like 13'sd steelies the wont fit a EX but HX too? hmmm
NO! HX and VX wheels will only clear CX, DX, VX, LX, Si HB brakes...92-00 EX and 99-00 Si brakes CANNOT FIT HX OR VX WHEELS without a spacer</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well if you have smaller brakes for some stupid reason like i Do on my 94 Del Sol SI HX wheels fit fine. Why wont the HX's fit on EX's i know the VX wheels are like 13'sd steelies the wont fit a EX but HX too? hmmm
01-31-2004, 02:50 AM
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Re: vx wheels vs. integra steelies (KiDSoL)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KiDSoL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Why wont the HX's fit on EX's i know the VX wheels are like 13'sd steelies the wont fit a EX but HX too? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The EX calipers are too big for the HX wheels. But I believe some people simply grinded down their calipers to make the wheels fit.
Why wont the HX's fit on EX's i know the VX wheels are like 13'sd steelies the wont fit a EX but HX too? </TD></TR></TABLE>
The EX calipers are too big for the HX wheels. But I believe some people simply grinded down their calipers to make the wheels fit.
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