I am in a quandry. I have a 95cx and I am slowly buidling, might do an LSVTEC or Turbo D so 170-200whp is my goal for the near future.
I have a set of 17s, not the lightest in the world but not bad (ADR Sokudo) that I got for a song. However, my last hatch had 17s and they rode like **** and handling was not the best. I am thinking of trading them for HXs with a decent tire. I am wondering if anyone has any input on this. I know 15s seem to be optimal but with the 17 I can get a wider tire, the 14s will ride better and have better brake-away characteristics but the 17 will have better turn-in. Thoughts?

 

send me a pic or post one

 

put the 14 hx w/ azenis cuz its better for racing and looks better on civics

 

what are you talking about? I am looking for input on handling etc.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lonefuzzy79 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">However, my last hatch had 17s and they rode like **** and handling was not the best. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You answered your own question...

and this really should be in the wheel/tire forum.

 

i wouldnt go with the hx wheels. to small. i would go with a wider tire. you wouldnt get any traction with that much hp.

maybe a set of 16's

 

170-200whp isn't exactly 'tire smoking' kind of power. HX wheels are probably going to be fine. But if not then maybe get some SI wheels or something with Yokohama ES100s.

 

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hes not asking about how they look, hes more worried about how they will perform.

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that entire statement is just an opinion without any facts to support your answer.


I would go with something a little bigger than an HX wheel, probably some 15's. That way you can fit a slightly wider tire on there, but it won't be as heavy as 17's. IMO, anything over 17's is too big for most hondas in the performance department.

 

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have you seen how wide hx wheels are? seriously i would get a wider tire. thats still a lot of hp you will definatly not have the best traction.