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What size wheel best for EK?

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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Default What size wheel best for EK?

Should i run a 15 inch or a 16 inch on my EK?

Which is best for a lowered EK on Tien HA?

Thanks for the input.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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either or....id go 15's though
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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if you want show 17's

if you want performance/handling stock size wheels or one size bigger
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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id go with the 15's
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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15s = less weight, more tire choices
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kengs the "OG" JDM Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">15s = less weight, more tire choices</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Man i had 17" motegi 's on my car. After reading through the honda tech forum i decided to go back stock. My god was their a diff! My car accelerated alot harder and rides alot better. 15's are better in my opinion!!!
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hotdoggies &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Man i had 17" motegi 's on my car. After reading through the honda tech forum i decided to go back stock. My god was their a diff! My car accelerated alot harder and rides alot better. 15's are better in my opinion!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

everyone turns away form 17's once they try realize the power they are robbing
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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I say 16's so you can fit bigger brakes
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Default Re: What size wheel best for EK? (OneBadDC2)

Deff 15's...I had some big azz stunna 17" MSR chromies on, and then went to 15's...and WOW, what a difference. Not only did I gain some tq/accel, I dropped about 50lbs and ride quality is sooooo much better. Not all choppy and ****.
Plus the cops dont think I'm a drug dealer anymore

15's
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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16's.

im waiting to find some nsx calipers so i can stuff that in there. hehe
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Default Re: What size wheel best for EK? (marshun)

all personal preference really, some say 15, some 16....but when it comes down to it.....my choice was made my weight and the fact that 205/50/15 are VERY popular and can get them for good price for an excellent tire. and you can still have a great brake setup with 15's too.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Default Re: What size wheel best for EK? (marshun)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marshun &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">16's.

im waiting to find some nsx calipers so i can stuff that in there. hehe</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm using NA1 (NSX) calipers with 15x7 TE37s (4-lug)
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kengs the "OG" JDM Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm using NA1 (NSX) calipers with 15x7 TE37s (4-lug) </TD></TR></TABLE>

NOIIIICE any pics?
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTiVTo8000rpm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
any pics?</TD></TR></TABLE>



15x7 TE37 (43mm offset)
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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16's would look nice
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Nice set up bro

jo0 must stop on a dime
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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its a matter of preferance. i had a harsher ride with 16's due to the small sidewall on the tires. i like 15's much better imo but 16's look damn good
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:06 AM
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14's !!!!!!!!!
or 15's...
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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15's.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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I'm switching from 16's to 15's for a hopefully smoother ride.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm switching from 16's to 15's for a hopefully smoother ride.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it definitely will be
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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Definately 15's for a smooth cruise. Plus the tires will be cheaper.

Ooops...did I say 15's? I meant 23's. They look good on my EG!! Pff...
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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i say 16's
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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i say 15's. Ive gone through 14's 15's 16's and 17's....and going from a 17 to a 15 inch konig helium, it felt like a totally different car!

Not to mention they are a lot more forgiving, especially with the roads we have out my way.
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