Ok Im in a predicament here. I like my 16" Rota Grids with the 215/45/16 Azenis but I think I want a lil bigger rim. Im lookin at the 17" Rota Subzero Gold with a 205/40/17 Toyo Proxes 4. I dont really care about the weight cause my car aint that fast anyways. Will the 17's fit nicely on my ride. I dont want to rub and thats why Im choosin the 205's Please help.

 

I have 17's and love them no rub, and didnt really slow the car down that much

 

It depends on how low the car is....

As long as you dont have anything more extreme than 2"-2.25 you should be fine.

 

As long as your not dropped lower than 2.25" and stick with the 205/40 you should be fine. My rears rubbed bad when I had 215/40 on (on h & r race) and I had to roll in the wheel well just alittle

 

I got 17's on my 95 GSR. No problem whatsoever....I have always liked 17" rims.

 

I have 17" silver Rota Subzeros and they don't rub at all. I am on Sportlines with about a 1.7" drop all around.

 

i have 17's...dropped on h/r sports, and I don't rub at all...good luck! 17's are sic!

 

yeah i have 17's on my car, they are lighter than my ls mesh wheels i have and are wider, and actually rub less than the 15in meshies

 

17"s = no rub :D

 

I'm lowered on H&R Sports with stock shocks (blown ) and my 17's with 205/40's are fine. Any wider and you're gunna risk some rubbing though

 

i got 17" RO_JAs wrapped in 205/40/17 T1-s rubber, and i love the way they look when they spin, but i hate them cuz they are heavy as hell (60 lbs. per wheel and tire). As far as rubbing, my front right rubbs when im turning left only! I think you should get some 17s for daily driving, but i would keep some 15s on the side for track days.

 

i got 17's, konig verdicts to be exact, and i love them, there wrapped with 205-40-17, the only thing i dont like is my cars not lowered yet..

but as we speak, my tein s.techs are commin in to town from the ups truck, and my tokico illumina's are on there way also..

2 inch drop, ill show u a be4 and after pic.. but i cant wait

 

get 16's.

17's are too big. easier to dent with a smaller sidewall...always gotta keep hands on the wheel for the same reason too (rides in the grooves), rides bumpy.

16's.

 

why is everybody always saying 205/40..... i have 205/45... am i missing something here? : (

 

I got 205/40/17 yokohamas parada spec2's

On some cheapo coilovers drop on dead struts. -=P Front is dropped MAXed! and the rear has about 1" left to drop. Now my struts are completely dead, its worse. My front is tucked in half way in on my tires.. And still lOoking strong!?

NO RUB AT ALL!




You get the point..

 

17" rims look fine on my car and I am pretty low, but rubs a little. I had to trim the rear though.

 

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all we have is different sidewall heigth's than you.. only for clearance issues..

and if u have a 35/30 sidewall, you can bend ur rim.. well have a better risk of bending the rims..

we use 40 because it gives us just enough sidewall to protect us from bends.. and gives us just enough clearance to not rub on any 2.25 drops or below...

 

16s is the way to go on dc's

My car with 205 45 16's , no rubbing ..
The back fenders are cut out, The front rolled.

 

stay with your 16's.

 

i have 17's on my ride and i love them. my car sits pretty low to and i have no problem with rubbing or turn raidus

 

1.3" drop 17x7 no rub

 

Rolling on 17" Gramlights with 205/40/17 BF Goodrich G-Force KDW with Skunk 2 Coilovers and never have rubbing issues

 

I have neuspeed race @ a little over a 2 inch drop. I was thinking 16's....

 

I am looking to trade my 15's gunmetals, with kummo tires , to some one with 17's/ interested IM me. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=875398


Modified by civicciviccivic at 6:27 AM 5/28/2004

 

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