I've been thinkin a lot about getting new rims but, I can't decide whether I want 15's or 16's. I Just wanted to see what you guys prefered for the R. It's not really a daily driver but, I do take it to track events once in awhile. My heart is set on the TE37's. I know this is a question of my own preference but I haven't had a bigger rim on the R and I wanted to know if it's going to be a drastic change putting 16's on it?
Thanks a lot

 

Get the 15" wheels. Lighter, faster, and cheaper tires.

 

15s ...for the reasons stated above

 

the exact same reason i'm getting 15's.

 

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Do you think the ITR will handle better with 15's?

 

15's fO shO!

 

The Volk's in 15's will still be bad *** compared to 16's....Volk's are Volk's man!

 

Do you guys know by any chance, what offset I need to clear the Spoon calipers?

 

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Will I be able to feel a difference if I change my 15x6 stock ITR wheels in favor of lightweight Volk or Mugen 15x6.5 wheels in terms of acceleration?

 

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What size? 15x7? Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but you'll need 38+.

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I didn't feel a difference in acceleration when I went from ~15 to ~13 to ~9lbs wheels. Turn is a lot sharper if anything.

 

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Slight difference in acceleration.... HUGE (very noticeable) difference in braking.

15.6lb vs. 11lb wheels have huge difference when it comes to steering response & braking.

As for the original poster... I personally like 15's. You don't have to worry about pot-holes as much and have more tire choices in 15's.

 

With lighter wheels, the steering will feel noticeably lighter. Quicker turn in, doesn't feel as clumsy as stock wheels. I would go 15 by 7 at least maybe even 15 by 7.5 if you can find a solid rim in that size.

 

If your into more fashion over function, i'd look into the 16's........i had 15" slipstreams on my teg before...didnt look bad, but i ended up getting a hold of some 16's, and I think that extra inch makes the car look better!! Tires cost a little more though, and its not as easy to spin the wheels

 

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Haha.. 16s DO look better on integras.. but I'd say 15s cause .. well all the reasons have been stated above..

 

16's really do complete the car...Type R's should've have always came w/ 16's

 

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I second to that. You already have the OEM 15's so go 16's. Best in both world!
R are much more stable in high speed.

 

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.....what he said.

I'd rather have some 15x8's than 16x7's..... for the $ spent... and put the $ saved on tires into some 225's.

 

.....oh yeah: 15x7 te37's +43 will NOT fit over spoon calipers. You'll need a lower offset and/ or wider wheel.

 

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Since I've owned my R I've had 4 sets of 15" wheels and 2 sets of 16" wheels. I prefer the 15" wheels for performance and aesthetics.

I say 15" All the way.

 

16x7 should be fine

 

15inches are perfect for your final drive

 

DUH!!! - Get both

 

i def felt better driving on my 16x7 rota's. lighter and wider then stock, looked good and 205/45 tires are not too expensive