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Old May 13, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Alright guys and gals, I got a 94 EJ1 or Civic Ex coupe and I'm looking forward to purchasing some new set of rims. The thing is that I want 16" rims and the color has to be either black or bronze. The wheel size is going to be somewhere in 2??/50/16. Why 50s? It is a every day driven car and I want it to last for a while. I maybe looking foward to spending from the least to greatest; $500 - $700. The problem is that I done some research and can't come to a conclusion yet. I just need ya's opinion. I need to get rid of my 17" rims and it's sometimes uncomfortable for a daily driven car.

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No 15" rims......I think they look too small and I'm not a racer by the way.

Wheel Brand: ??????
Wheel Size: 16"
Brand Name Tires: Nitto NeoGen
Color: Black or Bronze

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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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500-700 just for wheels? or wheels and tires?
i would do 205-45-16 not 50 on a 16 on a civic.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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I mean probably wheels and tires. Maybe so if they come up around that price but I doubt it.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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For that price probably rotas or drags. Or some OEM wheels, I know SI wheels are a 16.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I dont think you could even do rotas for that price, unless you bbought them used or new with crappy tires.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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I'm buying a 4 set of new 16" Motegi's at $107 a pop with a Yokohama 205/45/16 package at $75 a pop. I **** my pants when i found it.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Adamvanxxx
For that price probably rotas or drags. Or some OEM wheels, I know SI wheels are a 16.
'99-00 Civic Si wheels are 15x6".
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Old May 13, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Used Rotas= less than 500
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Rotas are good but I don't know. I kind of don't like COPY CATS. I mean it's good that they are made for a budget type of rims but it's just not me.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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than keep saving and rock the 17s for now.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lovelove
Rotas are good but I don't know. I kind of don't like COPY CATS. I mean it's good that they are made for a budget type of rims but it's just not me.
Beggars can't be choosers. If you don't want Rotas then you're going to have to at least double your budget.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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I'll see what's up. I'm looking on wheelfire.com right now and some deals are pretty good for some good looking rim set with tires.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lovelove
Rotas are good but I don't know. I kind of don't like COPY CATS. I mean it's good that they are made for a budget type of rims but it's just not me.
You aren't getting real deal wheels for $700, not unless you find a crazy deal or they are some circa 1993 ugly *** mugens and the owner is smoking crack. If it's your daily driver like you said, get rotas. Trust me, i live in PA a.k.a. pothole city and I cringe when i hit even the smallest bump at almost $400 a wheel (if the tire doesn't get damaged too)

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For that price probably rotas or drags. Or some OEM wheels, I know SI wheels are a 16.


Originally Posted by Targa250R
'99-00 Civic Si wheels are 15x6".
This. Also add, "played the F out like atari" to that fact.
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Old May 13, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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^that sums it up...
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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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rota grids. they are furken sexy! and bronze
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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Targa250R
'99-00 Civic Si wheels are 15x6".
I guess I ment think. Sorry for the bad info.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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bronze rota grids will = WIN on your motor , and go 205/45 on 16 inch wheels , they will look to big with a 50 profile , itr rims would also look amazing but your not using 5 stud set up
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