With 15s or 16(15X6-7, 16X7) what is the best offset? Is a 16X8 setup possible on an EF with good camber and fenderwell clearance? What's the maximum width comfortably possible, best for performance? Basically, what's the best setup? 15X6.5, 16X7.5, etc.? If this is a repost, my apologies, and if there is already a thread about this, you can just point in the right direction.


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15's will give you a better ride

 

16's give you more bling-bling. That's what it's all about right?

 

Well, looks play some part in my decision process, but it will be more for performance. I've seen 16s on an EF and it didn't look that bad, but I think I can run 15s and they'll look a lil' better because I'm planning to be lowered 2". But which one is better for performance?

 

Check, check.

 

15's

-Jon

 

I run 15x6.5 SSR's with 205/50/15 tires. There is a pic in my signature if you want to see it. This is on stock suspension mind you.
I chose 15's because 16's have you on 40 series tires and it feels like crap for a daily driver. Also with smaller sidewalls you are more prone to wheel damage and at almost $300 a piece, I would rather not have dented wheels from potholes and such. I also chose the 15's because it is a lighter wheel (however that may be offset by the extra tire I'm carrying, didn't research that far) All I know is that the new wheel and tire weigh a TON less than the stock ones, less than half the weight! My reward is quicker acceleration, better handling and drivability, and it looks great. I noticed the difference the second I let off the clutch and pulled out of the driveway after I put them on.
I am not a big fan of wheels being ridiculously BIG. The Civic's/CRX's have a pretty big wheel well and it's hard to find something that looks balanced, especially when they are dropped a bunch. It fills the height but not the length and I think more tire and less rim looks a little better because the black kinda blends in with the void.
If you are really going to race a bunch then the 16's would be better for performance but as a daily driver the 15's are much more comfortable. (and still, 50 series tires are great handling)
Just an FYI that helped me decide, SSR doesn't recommend anything over 15's for street use because of the danger of damage from these crappy roads. Since the 15x6.5 weighs 8.8lbs I figured, HELL YES I'll go 15's! Light *** bitches they are!

As far as offset, check out the tirerack http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp
They will recommend the correct offset for your wheel selection. They even have a little thing that shows you the wheels on your car so you get a better idea.

 

What up Tampa I'm in cape coral anyways my crx has a 3'' drop with gsr rims looks sick, looks even more sick with my Velox 16'' vx8r rims with 205/40
I say go with some 16's.

 

15" is big enough usually. Especially if you plan on dropping it. You can and people do go bigger, but if you're lowering it's always a dance to get rid of well-rub with 16+

 

15's are the ****. I have some gram lights I am trying to get rid of now pm me if ur interested.

 

I would say 15's are best overall I think, they are lighter and tires are more abundent and generaly cheaper. But if you prefer a little more of a show factor I would go with a 16 inch rim, and that's the biggest you should go with. Just my.02

 

After much deliberation about wheel and tire choices myself I chose to go with the 15" wheel for a couple reasons. A) If you look at NASCAR and open wheel racers many if not all run a 15" wheel with about a 23" tire, they do this for road feel a combo that breaks loose slowly and predictable will get you through a corner faster than a small side wall that breaks loose hard and fast, so it's a safety issue. B) Lots of people don't like 15" wheel cause they think they're aren't big enough so you can usually pick them up pretty cheap and yet most tire manufacturers usually support the 15" size C) The larger sidewall helps with the potholes and ****, I'm not big on ride quality cause I just don't care much, but it really gives peace of mind when you hit some rough road that you aren't gonna bend the rim. Hope I helped
-Caleb

 

15s all the way!

 

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15

 

I'm going to go with 15's...eventually...

 

15"

 

Whaddup? Well, there's a guy who is selling some rota slipstreams(gunmetal, less than 12lbs.) w/ Toyos 205/50/15-front, 195/50/15-rear he said he bought it for $650 brand new and they have 1500 miles on them. He's selling them for $450. Should I get them or wait a while and get 16s. The car will be streetable, but it won't be my daily driver. It will also be my occasional track/drag car.

EDIT: I hate this 5 post only a day rule. *$^#

boxybutfast- The car will be streetable with no interior in the back, or no interior at all, so a lil' discomfort is not a big factor. The car will also be taken to the dragstrip here and there.

kaoss_11- How much you looking for? Are they in mint condition? Where are you located.


Modified by Nov!ce at 2:10 AM 11/18/2004

 

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<FONT SIZE="5">I call bs.</FONT>

stock steelie with 175/70/13 weighs 30 lbs. You're doing good if you weigh under 30 lbs with a 205/50/15 wheel/tire combo. Saying your wheel and tire is half the weight just isn't true.

i recommend 15's because you have more sidewall and they're cheaper.

 

15's are a good size close to stock but a better look and not as expensive as 16's

 

i've got 17's with 40 tires. and a huge drop. the ride sucks. but practibility wasnt an issue when i bought them. whats the stock size on si's? 14inches? i think 15 is a good choice with a mild drop and 16 with no drop.

 

i've got 16x7 w/ a 205/40r16 tire. I wish i had went w/ 15's?

anyone wanna trade? motegi mr7's (MINT) :D

 

I guess I'm an odd duck here...I prefer a lightweight 14x6.
Matched to a nice sticky 205/55-14, you typically get a lightweight combo that's an excellent blend of performance and, with proper offset, looks.

 

13x9 for performance

 

Funny you should suggest that...I run 13x9 for autox