15" or 16" subzeros for my EG?

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Jan 7, 2004 | 05:00 AM

EG6VTi

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15" or 16" subzeros for my EG?

This is a bit of a style vs function poll really...

I've had 17s on my VTi for nearly a year and I'm pretty fed up, the handling is awful cos they're et35

and they look a bit too big if you ask me, see pic below...

and before you say it, I know it's in dire need of lowering!

I'm getting some rota sub-zeros in royal gunmetal (wohoo!) and I can't decide between 15s and 16s. I'm tempted towards 15s because of the price and cos it'll make my car handle/feel like it's supposed to, but I also like the idea of 16s cos the handling won't be affected too much and they'll look a bit better.

What you guys think?

Jan 7, 2004 | 06:25 AM

JimmyAtlantis

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (EG6VTi)

16s just seem to be the proper size for the civ...

Jan 7, 2004 | 06:32 AM

Mike_C

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Definately dump the 17s. Take a look at your tire choices and their costs with 15s and 16s, decide from there.

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:22 AM

95cxhatch

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Re: (JMU1337)

i personally like the 15's cause you can dump the car a bit more...and it looks better to me....but 16's are still nice mind you!!

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:50 AM

SiFan

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (EG6VTi)

Road car 16s ,drag car 15s

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:58 AM

NINJASPY

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (SiFan)

the handling problem is due mainly to the STOCK suspension, not the 17" wheels. And tires play a big role in handling, most important imo.

Jan 7, 2004 | 08:58 AM

SloCivicHMM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (EG6VTi)

I too have this question...depending what you will be doing with the car....if its your daily driven track car and drag strip car get 15's......if your just going for looks and daily driven get the 16's....but please make sure to put 45 series tires not 40.... haha

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Jan 7, 2004 | 09:12 AM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (EG6VTi)

Wierd, I have 17s on my Coupe and they did nothing but improve my handleing. w/stock suspention. but I say if you are that unhappy with em then go down to 15s. Your car is still going to look just as good!

Jan 7, 2004 | 09:16 AM

Mike_C

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (Nameless)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nameless »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wierd, I have 17s on my Coupe and they did nothing but improve my handleing. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You probably got better tires.

Jan 7, 2004 | 09:28 AM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (JMU1337)

15's!!!!!!

Jan 7, 2004 | 10:02 AM

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gsl_05

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (Burke)

My EG on 15's:
http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=8

And on 16's:

http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

16's look better, but 15's ride, handle, and accelerate quicker

Jan 7, 2004 | 10:05 AM

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Mike_C

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (gsl_05)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsl_05 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My EG on 15's:
http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

And on 16's:

http://www.jdmcivic.com/photop...age=1

16's look better, but 15's ride, handle, and accelerate quicker
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Jan 7, 2004 | 12:48 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (JMU1337)

i have 17" on my eg hb and it handles great!

Jan 7, 2004 | 01:00 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (JMU1337)

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zactly! grrrrr I hate that ****!!

Jan 7, 2004 | 03:09 PM

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xJ.SLOTHx

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (O.G triple O.G)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by O.G triple O.G »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have 17" on my eg hb and it handles great!

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compared to if you had 19's on your car...

Jan 7, 2004 | 03:27 PM

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nonvtecallmotor

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (ian)

15's

Jan 7, 2004 | 03:30 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (nonvtecallmotor)

I would say 15s...I have 16s on my car and wouldnt mind them being 15s.

Jan 7, 2004 | 04:00 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (EG6VTi)

i would go w/ some 16's... my personal preference... i just like the way they look on the eg's, combine them with some good rubber.. its sure to handle great!
my .02

Jan 7, 2004 | 04:40 PM

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SignfcntOthr

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (kKdARIAN)

15's.

Jan 7, 2004 | 05:20 PM

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Like someone said above, you can slam it a little more w/ 15's. Also, less rotational mass and cheaper tires. Bear in mind that if you decide to upgrade the brakes in the future, there may be clearance issues with 15's.

Jan 7, 2004 | 05:23 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (nonvtecallmotor)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nonvtecallmotor »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">15's

</TD></TR></TABLE> yeah what he said

Jan 7, 2004 | 05:42 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (runwhatubrung)

16's would look goood

Jan 7, 2004 | 06:19 PM

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Re: 15" or 16" subzeros for my EG? (EG6VTi)

Good to see you smartened up by dumping the 17's.
I say 16's because you get performance and looks best IMO.
15's if you want staight performance and could care less about looks.