16" or 17" Rims?
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16" or 17" Rims?
What up all!
I briefly touched on this a while back but the subject just came up again while a friend and I were looking at rims.
What are some of the pros and cons between putting 16" or 17" rims on a 2000 Civic coupe? Obviously, I think I am leaning toward 16" but I am just wondering if anyone has clear cut reasons?
I know it depends on your preference (looks or performance), but it might be helpful to have the pros and cons of both sides.
Also, would the same apply to a 2001 Civic? Aren't the stock wheels a little larger with the 7th gen? In that case, should they be able to get away with 18" rims?
Thanks!
I briefly touched on this a while back but the subject just came up again while a friend and I were looking at rims.
What are some of the pros and cons between putting 16" or 17" rims on a 2000 Civic coupe? Obviously, I think I am leaning toward 16" but I am just wondering if anyone has clear cut reasons?
I know it depends on your preference (looks or performance), but it might be helpful to have the pros and cons of both sides.
Also, would the same apply to a 2001 Civic? Aren't the stock wheels a little larger with the 7th gen? In that case, should they be able to get away with 18" rims?
Thanks!
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (NetRyderz)
bigger = heavier
heavier = slower
smaller = lighter
lighter = faster.
you can get away with 19's if you WANT. but make sure you sign up for a clubsi membership first
justtt kiddingg..
heavier = slower
smaller = lighter
lighter = faster.
you can get away with 19's if you WANT. but make sure you sign up for a clubsi membership first
justtt kiddingg..
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (greebler)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by greebler »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">16"</TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed
agreed
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (JUN EK9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bigger = heavier
heavier = slower
smaller = lighter
lighter = faster.
you can get away with 19's if you WANT. but make sure you sign up for a clubsi membership first justtt kiddingg..</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's not completely true.. there are 17" rims out there that are only about 11.5lbs
heavier = slower
smaller = lighter
lighter = faster.
you can get away with 19's if you WANT. but make sure you sign up for a clubsi membership first
justtt kiddingg..</TD></TR></TABLE>that's not completely true.. there are 17" rims out there that are only about 11.5lbs
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (hiph0pactivist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hiph0pactivist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that's not completely true.. there are 17" rims out there that are only about 11.5lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>
True, but they're rare and probably cost a fortune. Plus tires are a little bit more expensive too.
that's not completely true.. there are 17" rims out there that are only about 11.5lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>
True, but they're rare and probably cost a fortune. Plus tires are a little bit more expensive too.
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (EVIL Hx Coupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL Hx Coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here is my 96 Coupe with 16" rota C8's 205/40's.
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Is it just me, or do those wheels not fill out the wheel well? Not trying to knock your ride man, but that isn't the look I was going for. What size are your tires?
I don't really want to slam it, so I am not sure if that willl have an impact on the wheel size I should go for? I'd like it to just fit the wheel well perfectly.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Is it just me, or do those wheels not fill out the wheel well? Not trying to knock your ride man, but that isn't the look I was going for. What size are your tires?
I don't really want to slam it, so I am not sure if that willl have an impact on the wheel size I should go for? I'd like it to just fit the wheel well perfectly.
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (MetalKill)
17" are gonna be heavier and more expensive while the 16" will be lighter and cheaper. 17" do tend to look better on coupes, but that is only my preference; 16" look great as well 
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (MetalKill)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MetalKill »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im riding on 13's right now and I love um. What "look" are you talking about?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd like for my wheel to just the wheel well perfectly.
I'd like for my wheel to just the wheel well perfectly.
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (NetRyderz)
Well not to be a jerk but "perfect" to you is different for me. I think 15's fill the well perfect but thats just me. 17's make the car look like monster truck.
Do what you want man we gave you the pros and cons like you asked for.
Do what you want man we gave you the pros and cons like you asked for.
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (NetRyderz)
Well then your gonna be lookin at 18-19's, which will rub, will be heavy and u will hafta watc what u drive over so u dont dent the rim 
Is the look your going for really worth the hassle?
I vote 16"
Is the look your going for really worth the hassle? I vote 16"
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (MetalKill)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MetalKill »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im riding on 13's right now and I love um. What "look" are you talking about?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's alll about the 14's man, older style prelude rims
It's alll about the 14's man, older style prelude rims
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (92civicsi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civicsi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i had 17 inch motegi mr7's but i'm now selling them and getting 16 inch broze c8s i say 16's i regreted getting 17's</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here....17's suck butthole.
Same here....17's suck butthole.
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (SpiritUnreal)
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It's alll about the 14's man, older style prelude rims</TD></TR></TABLE>
No way... vx rims pwn joo.
It's alll about the 14's man, older style prelude rims
</TD></TR></TABLE>No way... vx rims pwn joo.
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Re: 16" or 17" Rims? (MetalKill)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MetalKill »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well not to be a jerk but "perfect" to you is different for me.
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So true. It's probably all in the drop to. How would 16" with about a 1" drop look?
Thanks for tips everyone! Really helpful to know.
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So true. It's probably all in the drop to. How would 16" with about a 1" drop look?
Thanks for tips everyone! Really helpful to know.