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16inch rims w/ OK tires, or 14inch rims w/ great tires? What is difference in performance? (pics)

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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 08:18 AM
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Default 16inch rims w/ OK tires, or 14inch rims w/ great tires? What is difference in performance? (pics)

Hey guys,

I'm trying to decide whether or not to sell my 16s with Toyo Proxes FZ4s. I might pic up some HX rims so I can afford better tires: azenis or yoko A520s.

The 16s rub on turns (sometimes) and I want to be able to afford better tires! I also don't want to draw too much attention to my car.

Do you think HX wheels look too small on a 96 CX? Here are some cruddy pics of my car with the 16s and one with the 14 inch steelies that's on it now.

Would it be worth it to go from a 7" wide wheel to a 5.5" with better gripping tires?

Opinions are welcome!

My car with 16" Konig Blatants:





On 14" steelies...


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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 08:26 AM
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My vote: better tires on the 14s.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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get hx wheels
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 08:29 AM
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comprimise. 15"
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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Default Re: 16inch rims w/ OK tires, or 14inch rims w/ great tires? What is difference in performance? (Devi

My vote: better tires on the 14s.


if you run 14" steelies you can probably afford the ultimate street tire.. DOT approved Yokoham Advan AO32R from tirerack.. I did for one year and it was SWEEEEEEEEET! So you make the call, Advan is calling your name!
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 08:35 AM
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Haha!

I also want the lightweight and really cheap price of the HX wheels....Rota's are almost double the price....
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 10:24 AM
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What do HX wheels look like?
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 10:35 AM
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What do HX wheels look like?
kinda like rota C8s. Im sure someone will post a pic
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 10:37 AM
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HXs and Azenis combo get my vote
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 10:55 AM
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NICE hatch!
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