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i got a new 2007 civic. and i want some racing rims that are 19 inch. but i was wondering about the wigth of the wheel. i want it a bit wider than the stock wheels. and are $160 for each rims pretty decent?
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Re: Rims (fg2si!kid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fg2si!kid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">160$ for nineteens is not going to happen and if you find some they will very cheeep or very used hahah
tirerack.com <- you can view rims on your car !!</TD></TR></TABLE>
or stolen or 40lbs a piece.
tirerack.com <- you can view rims on your car !!</TD></TR></TABLE>
or stolen or 40lbs a piece.
Re: Rims (Type X)
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or stolen or 40lbs a piece.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Even more of a discount with even more BLING! 19s for 160? Psssh 20s for $100!!!! Click link below.
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or stolen or 40lbs a piece.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Even more of a discount with even more BLING! 19s for 160? Psssh 20s for $100!!!! Click link below.
http://wheelstudio.com/catalog...d=yes
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Re: Rims (ziwang55)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ziwang55 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got a new 2007 civic. and i want some racing rims that are 19 inch. but i was wondering about the wigth of the wheel. i want it a bit wider than the stock wheels. and are $160 for each rims pretty decent?</TD></TR></TABLE>
OK there are several oxymorons and problems with this statement.
1) 19" wheels on a Civic are NOT racing wheels. They're too big and heavy (too much rotational mass) to be used for 'racing'. 19" wheels on a Ferrari or Lambo? Maybe.
2) $160 for each wheel is going to give you a very heavy, very cheap, very unreliable wheel. With having such little tire on a 19" wheel, you're going to dent or crack them very quickly.
A GOOD cheap 17" wheel doesn't come in at less than 200 bucks per, I'm talking Enkei RPF1 or Motegi Traklite, maybe Buddy Club, they're all pretty cheap but higher quality.
3) Wider doesn't always mean better. You may increase your contact patch at the cost of rolling resistance or altering of the car's suspension geometry or road handling. And for god's sake, don't go staggered on a FWD setup, especially with the wider wheel out back
OK there are several oxymorons and problems with this statement.
1) 19" wheels on a Civic are NOT racing wheels. They're too big and heavy (too much rotational mass) to be used for 'racing'. 19" wheels on a Ferrari or Lambo? Maybe.
2) $160 for each wheel is going to give you a very heavy, very cheap, very unreliable wheel. With having such little tire on a 19" wheel, you're going to dent or crack them very quickly.
A GOOD cheap 17" wheel doesn't come in at less than 200 bucks per, I'm talking Enkei RPF1 or Motegi Traklite, maybe Buddy Club, they're all pretty cheap but higher quality.
3) Wider doesn't always mean better. You may increase your contact patch at the cost of rolling resistance or altering of the car's suspension geometry or road handling. And for god's sake, don't go staggered on a FWD setup, especially with the wider wheel out back
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Re: Rims (accordselux)
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2) $160 for each wheel is going to give you a very heavy, very cheap, very unreliable wheel. With having such little tire on a 19" wheel, you're going to dent or crack them very quickly.
A GOOD cheap 17" wheel doesn't come in at less than 200 bucks per, I'm talking Enkei RPF1 or Motegi Traklite, maybe Buddy Club, they're all pretty cheap but higher quality.
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$166 each for 18's made by enkei. go with the HFP OP, not as big as you want but a better choice
2) $160 for each wheel is going to give you a very heavy, very cheap, very unreliable wheel. With having such little tire on a 19" wheel, you're going to dent or crack them very quickly.
A GOOD cheap 17" wheel doesn't come in at less than 200 bucks per, I'm talking Enkei RPF1 or Motegi Traklite, maybe Buddy Club, they're all pretty cheap but higher quality.
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$166 each for 18's made by enkei. go with the HFP OP, not as big as you want but a better choice
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Re: Rims (IT GUY)
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$166 each for 18's made by enkei. go with the HFP OP, not as big as you want but a better choice
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THey're good and OE, but not as lightweight as the aftermarket offerings, which is always a plus. It's worth the extra 40-50 bucks to save a few pounds per corner, especially with what some forged wheels cost- it's a great deal.
17x7 Enkei RPF1's are 229 and weigh 14.5 lbs
18x7.5 RPF1's are 275 and weigh 17 lbs...the weight gain by increasing size is crazy!
$166 each for 18's made by enkei. go with the HFP OP, not as big as you want but a better choice
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THey're good and OE, but not as lightweight as the aftermarket offerings, which is always a plus. It's worth the extra 40-50 bucks to save a few pounds per corner, especially with what some forged wheels cost- it's a great deal.
17x7 Enkei RPF1's are 229 and weigh 14.5 lbs
18x7.5 RPF1's are 275 and weigh 17 lbs...the weight gain by increasing size is crazy!
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Re: Rims (accordselux)
it's an extra $40-$50 per wheel. so when thinking about buying a set you need to consider the total added cost of $160-$200. You can buy two tires for that much.
not to mention the RPF1's aren't forged:
"(Rolling Rim technology used to make these rims results in grain alignment just like in forged wheels for greater strength than is available from mere cast wheels but at much lower cost than forged wheels)."
Buddy Club cast wheels are $200 a piece but the forged are $500
Traklites aren't bad for a cheaper wheel I don't know the forging process though.
OP if you aren't planning on racing your car, just buy the HFP's
not to mention the RPF1's aren't forged:
"(Rolling Rim technology used to make these rims results in grain alignment just like in forged wheels for greater strength than is available from mere cast wheels but at much lower cost than forged wheels)."
Buddy Club cast wheels are $200 a piece but the forged are $500
Traklites aren't bad for a cheaper wheel I don't know the forging process though.
OP if you aren't planning on racing your car, just buy the HFP's
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Re: Rims (IT GUY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IT GUY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ooooh! fancy!
where'd those come from? I haven't seen them yet? new for 08?</TD></TR></TABLE>
new accord optional wheels.
where'd those come from? I haven't seen them yet? new for 08?</TD></TR></TABLE>
new accord optional wheels.
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Re: Rims (IT GUY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IT GUY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ah ha! that's cool. off topic, but I dig the new accord coupe
been waiting for you to chime in on this thread X</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm the 4th reply on the top.
been waiting for you to chime in on this thread X</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm the 4th reply on the top.
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Re: Rims (accordselux)
I'm looking at the TE37s ( http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=6213 ) in bronze for my royal blue pearl 07 civic ex coupe, but not sure about the the size I get. Would 18's require me to get coils? or would I be better off getting 17's? I do plan on getting lips and skirts. Would that affect anything with the rims?
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Re: Rims (peazzo13)
18" should be fine without Coilovers. I run HFP 18" on my SI with HFP supension (about an 1" drop). The width is only 7" however. I have no problems and the car sticks on the corners like it's on rails.
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Re: (sevensinz777)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sevensinz777 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">damn 19s? ... what about rollin on 24s haha!</TD></TR></TABLE>
*TI* thats how all my patna's roll *TI*
19's? never.
haha!</TD></TR></TABLE>*TI* thats how all my patna's roll *TI*
19's? never.
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Re: Rims (FBPSidan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FBPSidan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get the HFP 19's
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</TD></TR></TABLE>That is possibly the sexxiest thing i've seen so far in my day. DaYuM!
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Re: (ziwang55)
I think you'll be happier with 18's. just my opinion. Those 19's above from the new accord look great though. 19's are going to give you a shorter sidewall and a harsher ride. There are a few guys on here that have 20's though, not that I'd suggest it.
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