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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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what is the largest rim i could fit on my 97 del sol
could i see some 16X8 wheels on civics or del sol would be better pictures guys
like XXR 513, or (ROTA RB) wheels old school Wide lip rims
+4 offset on 8 inch wide and +20 offset on 7 inch wide
could i fit 8s or not?
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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I'd say 16" are best.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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dont go bigger than 16. Then it starts to look ricer.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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i wanna know if the width is gunna clear 16X8 wheels and if so what size tires (strecthed)
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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are you looking for the max rim size or the best size to fit your sol???

max=18"
best= 16"
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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what about some 22"s....seriously dont go any bigger than 16's
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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no i only roll 16s i want to know if any thing will hit if i run 16X8 or if ill be good
clearance wise that what i wana know
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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I had Volk 16x7s on my LX sedan with factory style shocks and no problems.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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you can fit anything you want with camber and rolled fenders
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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i dont want to be buying tires every 2 months
i want a nice tire tuck and ride and no rubbing
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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16x7 and i don't know about the offset, you're gonna have to look that one up.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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what do u guys think about 16X7
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by streetcartuner
what do u guys think about 16X7
with a +40mm offset you will probably rub the inside of the wheelwell on really right U-turns. avoid tight U-turns and it'll be fine... well, you may need to roll the fenders if you're lowered.

Another thing is, if you're lowered (this applies to all wheel sizes, unless your overall wheel/tire size is smaller than stock), inside the top of the wheelwell is a wide metal tab sticking down. It will cut chunks out of your tires if you don't bend the tab to the side and out of the way with a hammer.

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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16;s arent bad. But you will have issues with them as trustdestruction said.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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8 is gonna be way too wide. my 7's are just right. not that 8's WON't work, but I definitly wouldn't risk that because it would be REALLY close, and if your lowered probably wont work at all.

and definitely never ever go bigger than 16 on a del sol. 15's with 205/50's are perfect on mine, even better if it was lowered.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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ah screw you guys!
i have 17's on my civic. came with the car, and i like it.
i think small rims like 15's are STR8 OUT RICER!
not to mention the fact that they look UGLY AS F*** and gay as hell
but its my $.02
if you hate it, oh well. suck it up and live on. life is a b***h.
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Originally Posted by streetcartuner
what is the largest rim i could fit on my 97 del sol
could i see some 16X8 wheels on civics or del sol would be better pictures guys
like XXR 513, or (ROTA RB) wheels old school Wide lip rims
+4 offset on 8 inch wide and +20 offset on 7 inch wide
could i fit 8s or not?
15"s preferably some stock honda or acura wheels. lol
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Unseen Racer
i think small rims like 15's are STR8 OUT RICER!
wow, i guess there's a first time for everything.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by trustdestruction
wow, i guess there's a first time for everything.
yes there is. and i KNOW that i am going to be flamed by it. and i KNOW that ppl with think im an idiot and will hate me. but its my opinion. just like ppl think other stuff is ricer, some one else may have a different opinion
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Unseen Racer
yes there is. and i KNOW that i am going to be flamed by it. and i KNOW that ppl with think im an idiot and will hate me. but its my opinion. just like ppl think other stuff is ricer, some one else may have a different opinion
What I think determines rice, whether it be any rim size (except 18"+, those are ALL ricey when they're on a 92-00 Civic) is the actual style of the rim. There are plenty of ricey 15", 16" and 17" rims out there, and plenty of good looking ones.

I used to have 17" rims and they looked pretty good and with my drop and front lip the rims didn't look too big really to me. However, the practicality of the 17" rim was non-existent. 205/40/17 tires don't provide enough sidewall to give a comfortable ride on aftermarket suspension, and make the rims more vulnerable to being bent when hitting a pothole. Also, the 17" tires are more expensive, the 17" wheels are more expensive, the wheels are usually heavier than smaller ones, and the rims are usually harder to fit in the wheel wells without modifications such as fender rolling.

If you want to deal with all of those cons, more power to you.

The only thing I really hate about the big wheels is when people claim they care about performance, but then go buy a heavy set of 17" rims and then choose their rims solely on looks, without taking into account the practicality of the rim.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Unseen Racer
ah screw you guys!
i have 17's on my civic. came with the car, and i like it.
i think small rims like 15's are STR8 OUT RICER!
not to mention the fact that they look UGLY AS F*** and gay as hell
but its my $.02
if you hate it, oh well. suck it up and live on. life is a b***h.
You sir, are an idiot! DIAF! You're the biggest idiot i've ever seen. All you're doing is making yourself look like a dumbass. STFU and GTFO
I honestly think 15's are the best size to go with, i had 19's on my 96 coupe when i first bought it, ride was terrible. They rubbed on stock suspension. i had enough and went to 15's.

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TravmanFTW
You sir, are an idiot! DIAF! You're the biggest idiot i've ever seen. All you're doing is making yourself look like a dumbass. STFU and GTFO
wow. here is some idiot that probably has a nice amount of posts here but was too much of a ***** to post it with his own, main username.
you are the idiot. in fact your such an idiot you should crash your honda into a tree and die. since you are too much of a ***** to make another user name to talk ****.
go suck you 2 dads d***
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Unseen Racer
wow. here is some idiot that probably has a nice amount of posts here but was too much of a ***** to post it with his own, main username.
you are the idiot. in fact your such an idiot you should crash your honda into a tree and die. since you are too much of a ***** to make another user name to talk ****.
go suck you 2 dads d***
well he made an account 2 months ago according to the user details so that throws that idea out the window
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by trustdestruction
What I think determines rice, whether it be any rim size (except 18"+, those are ALL ricey when they're on a 92-00 Civic) is the actual style of the rim. There are plenty of ricey 15", 16" and 17" rims out there, and plenty of good looking ones.

I used to have 17" rims and they looked pretty good and with my drop and front lip the rims didn't look too big really to me. However, the practicality of the 17" rim was non-existent. 205/40/17 tires don't provide enough sidewall to give a comfortable ride on aftermarket suspension, and make the rims more vulnerable to being bent when hitting a pothole. Also, the 17" tires are more expensive, the 17" wheels are more expensive, the wheels are usually heavier than smaller ones, and the rims are usually harder to fit in the wheel wells without modifications such as fender rolling.

If you want to deal with all of those cons, more power to you.

The only thing I really hate about the big wheels is when people claim they care about performance, but then go buy a heavy set of 17" rims and then choose their rims solely on looks, without taking into account the practicality of the rim.
agree 100%
but i looked at all the details and i decided to keep my 17's since i will not drop my car 2 inches from the floor like i see many civics now a days.
just about 1.5 - 2.5 inches would be good
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by trustdestruction
well he made an account 2 months ago according to the user details so that throws that idea out the window
i know. i saw it was made in dec.
but it just happens to turn out that his dumb *** post was his 1st post
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