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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 09:45 AM
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Default 15" or 16"...which is best

i cant find this on the search so...i plan to get a new set of rims...would you guys recommend 16's or 15's...15's are nice because tires are cheaper...but 16's look better but a little more from the wallet on tires...what would you guys recommend on my 6 gen hatch???Thanks in Advance!
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 11:28 AM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (EKmike)

If you want show and go rims then 16 would probably be better but I would recommend 15 cause the car rides way better. I have some 99 gsr rims and they ride really good. I love the turning compare to the 17s I used to have.
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (EKmike)

15, 15 15!!!!! Please!!!
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (EKmike)

16's IMO
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (EKmike)

16x7 w 215/40/16 tires
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (Troy)

16x7 w 215/40/16 tires
what about 215/45/16? OR 225/45/16!

maybe 215/50/16 OR 225/50/16??

Do you guys know any tire brands that carry these in 16'? And which are longer lasting?

BTW, go with 16'......you already have 15', why buy another set of 15'?
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 08:31 PM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (project_DC2)

16" rims w/ 205/45-16 tires
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 08:42 PM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (EkREV)

Good things (15"): Cheap tires, nice acceleration, lighter, and cheap
Bad things: Where's the bling?, more sidewall

Good things (16"): Mucho bling, smaller sidewalls
Bad things: Acceleration lacks, heavier, more expensive, tires more expensive.

sounds like 15's are better, but I dig 16's
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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i use both

change them when i'm feeling bored

got a set of 15's, 16's and 17's

damn i got too much junk
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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Default Re: 15" or 16"...which is best (SamuraiJack)

i find i get better traction under boost with 16's (205/45/16) - i was using 15's before (195/55/15) and it wasn't too fun to drive when boost arrived I guess it really all depends on your engine mods, and what you want to use the car for.. for me, its got to be 16s (unless I was running NA)
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