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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Default 15's or 16's on an EK

i have a 96 hatch lowered or soon to be lowered on H&R sport springs (1.75 front 1.5 rear) now i am going to get the Cwest front once i get the money to paint my car should i get 15's or 16?

was thinking about some rota's like in a polished steel grey. but what size do you guys think will look better for my daily wheels?

for shows i am going to get RH C2's in 17's so i am just saying which would look better and feel better for my daily's 15's or 16's?
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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ay pee pee EEHE ARE AY EN CEE EEHE

WHATS THAT SPELL

apperance

i took a while to spell that out...i think i pulled a fob and spelled it wrong
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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16's.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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16's it will look better with the wheel gap filled up a little more, plus you can upgrade to bigger brakes better.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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16's all day.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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16's
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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i like 15's
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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15's on EF and EG

16's on EK and EP

just my opinion
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 02:51 AM
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15's OR Less
It's all about weight down.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 03:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by i've_got_the_ADVANtage &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ay pee pee EEHE ARE AY EN CEE EEHE

WHATS THAT SPELL

apperance

i took a while to spell that out...i think i pulled a fob and spelled it wrong </TD></TR></TABLE>

Still spelled it wrong. APPEARANCE!

And for an EK, go for 16's! The front end just looks much better with the wheelwell filled up. An EG has a more "slim" looking front end, so 15's can work.

Besides, a quality set of 205/45 profile tires handle like it's on rails! Just watch out for those potholes. (assuming your suspension is dialed in correctly)
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00-ITR-373 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">15's OR Less
It's all about weight down.</TD></TR></TABLE>

My 16" Slips weigh in @ 13lbs/ea.

*Compared to my stock 14" steelies and hubcaps @ 18lbs...it made a good difference in handling*
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 03:33 AM
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I personally like 17s, and can't wait to get mine. I'm sick of my 15s. I should'ved atleast got 16s.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:26 AM
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dude get some 15" rota slipstreams, ive never seen them on a civic! seriously, 15's look the best.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97civhatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude get some 15" rota slipstreams, ive never seen them on a civic! seriously, 15's look the best.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL! Well, try a different color than FLAT BLACK!

At least go with Bronze like me!
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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I have 16s, but will probably go back down to 15s because you have a MUCH better tire selection at that size.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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I just bought 16's. 5zigen fn01r-c's.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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16's or bigger for sure.

Its true that the bigger wheels may hinder performance, and cost more, but ***** it.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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imma get my 15' group N soon. they look bad-***.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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*** both.

14x7 cpo35 would be my choice! those are 6 pound wheels!
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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Default Re: 15's or 16's on an EK (whitemike1644)

either 15s or 16s are nice! if your going for looks i think 16s look nice! but 15s are nice as well.

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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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15s look like *** on an EK with a kit.

Plus the car isn't going to be lowered that much. 16s should look way superior.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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16's and up!
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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Default Re: 15's or 16's on an EK (delsolguy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delsolguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">15s look like *** on an EK with a kit.

Plus the car isn't going to be lowered that much. 16s should look way superior.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats what i am thinking and for race days i will just get me some lenssos maybe or some 14" blacks with radials on it my stock 13"'s won't cut it track days once i am turbo.

oh and what tire size looks best?

16" polished steel grey it is anyone have pics of them on a car?
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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this relates to wheel size, my friend and me were talking about the b20VTEC swap and the brake conversions and brake upgrades. he said that i would have to get 17's to enable me to get the brake upgrades, is thsi true? i personally want 16's.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Default Re: 15's or 16's on an EK (trav)

i am driving on some 16 inch on my ek hatch with some 205/45/16's
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