16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

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Jun 16, 2013 | 11:59 PM

MrOsvaldo221

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16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

I will be running 195/50 tires and don't know if I should go with 16s or 15s?

Which one looks better to you? Is there a ride difference? Is one more fuel economic than the other?

Jun 17, 2013 | 01:46 AM

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Re: 16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

I had 16" on mine but since it was an EK3 it was alredy terrible slow. Changed to 15" and now rides as expected.
16" looks better though, but I'd go with 15" any day in the week.

Jun 17, 2013 | 03:06 AM

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Re: 16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

I'd do 15s as well. They'll look much better and handle great.

Jun 17, 2013 | 05:55 AM

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Re: 16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

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Originally Posted by MrOsvaldo221

I will be running 195/50 tires and don't know if I should go with 16s or 15s?

Which one looks better to you? Is there a ride difference? Is one more fuel economic than the other?

why not anything bigger then 195?

Jun 17, 2013 | 03:40 PM

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Re: 16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

I had 15's on an EK coupe, and just switched up to 16's.. Still waiting for 16's to ship but will let you know once I get them.

Jun 17, 2013 | 04:20 PM

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Re: 16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

16 look better but you'll have to run 205-45-16 which will give you a little firmer ride and potholes will cause damage to wheels faster

Jun 17, 2013 | 05:01 PM

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Re: 16s or 15s on 96 Civic hatch?

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Originally Posted by Scott.

why not anything bigger then 195?

That's what would really look good. Maybe a 205/50-15? Some nice meat on there.

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