Proper Wheel Sizing

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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 02:46 AM
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I was hoping that some people here could enlighten me on the ideal rim/tire setup for a daily driver Honda putting out 250+ whp. I've already limited my search down to 15" or 16" rims, under 12 lbs apiece. I plan on maintaining stock wheel/tire diameter as well. For my horsepower level should I go with a 6.5" or 7" wide rim? For proper handling, should I have the same width rims in the front and rear, or would 7" up front and 6.5" in the rear be alright?
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 03:01 AM
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15x7's are by far my favorite wheel choice....
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 03:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pissedoffsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">15x7's are by far my favorite wheel choice....</TD></TR></TABLE>

That is what I am leaning towards
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 03:44 AM
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Default Re: Proper Wheel Sizing (mskibbz-T)

I run 15x7 on the street!
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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Default Re: Proper Wheel Sizing (mskibbz-T)

The rim width is dictated by the size of tire you want to run. Generally a wider wheel for a given tire width will perform better. Find the specs for the tire that you are thinking about and use that to guide your decision.

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