16in or 17in rim what size tires?
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Re: 16in or 17in rim what size tires? (FlipSkater)
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17 = 205/40r/17
16 = 205/45r/16
use this to figure: first number = tread width, second number = tire series = percentage of width.
find out the overall wheel diameter(diameter from tread to tread) of your stock wheel and apply it to the rim/tire choice. for the most part, 4-cylinder hondas have about a 23inch wheel diameter.
so you could go something like:
17 = 215/35r/17
16 = 215/40r/16
or
17 = 225/35r/17
16 = 225/35r/16
225 is kinda pushin it, you run into rubbing issues with any wider.
17 = 205/40r/17
16 = 205/45r/16
use this to figure: first number = tread width, second number = tire series = percentage of width.
find out the overall wheel diameter(diameter from tread to tread) of your stock wheel and apply it to the rim/tire choice. for the most part, 4-cylinder hondas have about a 23inch wheel diameter.
so you could go something like:
17 = 215/35r/17
16 = 215/40r/16
or
17 = 225/35r/17
16 = 225/35r/16
225 is kinda pushin it, you run into rubbing issues with any wider.
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Re: 16in or 17in rim what size tires? (AoiGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlipSkater »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks what are the numbers measured in?mm?</TD></TR></TABLE>
width (first number) in mm. series (second number) = percentage of width
width (first number) in mm. series (second number) = percentage of width
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Re: 16in or 17in rim what size tires? (FlipSkater)
Forget looks. Go with 16's or even 15's. Remember Honda's are built fast not because of the awesome power but because of the light weight in combination with power. 17's weigh a ton, especially the cheap one. There are some light 17's like the SSR type c's but those are like $400 each, I think.
The only reason for big *** rims if if you plan on doing some serious racing that requires a tremedous braking potential. Then you'll need 17's for the $2500 Brembo big brake kit you're going to put in. But if you're not planning to get bigger brakes then 17's are a waste. They weigh a lot which decreases performance in terms of both acceralation and handling. Remember this is unspring weight which is even more valuable.
Plus gearing, 17's, even with 40 profile tires, will be more then 23"; more like 23.7". This means that you just decrease your final drive gear, which means that you have taller gears now. You want lower gears for better acceralation.
All in all, definitely 16's, imho. For me, I wanted 16's first, now I'm leaning towards 15's, which are even lighter.
The only reason for big *** rims if if you plan on doing some serious racing that requires a tremedous braking potential. Then you'll need 17's for the $2500 Brembo big brake kit you're going to put in. But if you're not planning to get bigger brakes then 17's are a waste. They weigh a lot which decreases performance in terms of both acceralation and handling. Remember this is unspring weight which is even more valuable.
Plus gearing, 17's, even with 40 profile tires, will be more then 23"; more like 23.7". This means that you just decrease your final drive gear, which means that you have taller gears now. You want lower gears for better acceralation.
All in all, definitely 16's, imho. For me, I wanted 16's first, now I'm leaning towards 15's, which are even lighter.
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Re: 16in or 17in rim what size tires? (spender1326)
also http://www.tirerack.com will tell you what size tires to get if your getting bigger rims.
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Re: 16in or 17in rim what size tires? (spender1326)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spender1326 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Forget looks. Go with 16's or even 15's. Remember Honda's are built fast not because of the awesome power but because of the light weight in combination with power. 17's weigh a ton, especially the cheap one. There are some light 17's like the SSR type c's but those are like $400 each, I think.
The only reason for big *** rims if if you plan on doing some serious racing that requires a tremedous braking potential. Then you'll need 17's for the $2500 Brembo big brake kit you're going to put in. But if you're not planning to get bigger brakes then 17's are a waste. They weigh a lot which decreases performance in terms of both acceralation and handling. Remember this is unspring weight which is even more valuable.
Plus gearing, 17's, even with 40 profile tires, will be more then 23"; more like 23.7". This means that you just decrease your final drive gear, which means that you have taller gears now. You want lower gears for better acceralation.
All in all, definitely 16's, imho. For me, I wanted 16's first, now I'm leaning towards 15's, which are even lighter.</TD></TR></TABLE> Most people get rims on account of looks...Most like their car to look good on the street where they drive most of the time...I highly doubt a majority of people in here ONLY use their Hondas as racecars.........Also, there are shitloads of rims that are 17in and lightweight and affordable (my set right now was $800.00 w/ tires and are only 14lbs apiece 17 x 7).....you just have to shop around......And 17's also give you a larger contact patch INCREASING handling and helping to avoid wheelspin (which slows you down).....And the amount they can affect your final drive is minimal if any....
And the speedo getting thrown off enough to even be noticable, COME ON..........
The only reason for big *** rims if if you plan on doing some serious racing that requires a tremedous braking potential. Then you'll need 17's for the $2500 Brembo big brake kit you're going to put in. But if you're not planning to get bigger brakes then 17's are a waste. They weigh a lot which decreases performance in terms of both acceralation and handling. Remember this is unspring weight which is even more valuable.
Plus gearing, 17's, even with 40 profile tires, will be more then 23"; more like 23.7". This means that you just decrease your final drive gear, which means that you have taller gears now. You want lower gears for better acceralation.
All in all, definitely 16's, imho. For me, I wanted 16's first, now I'm leaning towards 15's, which are even lighter.</TD></TR></TABLE> Most people get rims on account of looks...Most like their car to look good on the street where they drive most of the time...I highly doubt a majority of people in here ONLY use their Hondas as racecars.........Also, there are shitloads of rims that are 17in and lightweight and affordable (my set right now was $800.00 w/ tires and are only 14lbs apiece 17 x 7).....you just have to shop around......And 17's also give you a larger contact patch INCREASING handling and helping to avoid wheelspin (which slows you down).....And the amount they can affect your final drive is minimal if any....
And the speedo getting thrown off enough to even be noticable, COME ON..........
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Re: 16in or 17in rim what size tires? (1stGENGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1stGENGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> (my set right now was $800.00 w/ tires and are only 14lbs apiece 17 x 7).....you just have to shop around..........</TD></TR></TABLE>
For the price Rota Slips at 15" are 11.9 lbs. More expensive rims 15 are LESS then 10 lbs. I guess, if weight doesn't matter
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1stGENGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> And 17's also give you a larger contact patch INCREASING handling and helping to avoid wheelspin (which slows you down..........</TD></TR></TABLE>
Read up on contact patch. Do a search. It does not increase with bigger rim. The shape changes. You will have a wider patch but short patch. Total area is the same. This contact patch is a product of the weight. Remember the tire is round. And weight creates deformation. That deformation is your contact patch. Weight stays the same then contact patch stays the same in area but different demensions. Which might effect handling, but not a pure increase.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1stGENGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> And the amount they can affect your final drive is minimal if any....
And the speedo getting thrown off enough to even be noticable, COME ON..........</TD></TR></TABLE>
Every bit counts. Higher revs, more power, remember it's a torqueless honda. Actually it will effect it about 1.7%. If that matters to you then yeah, but it's personal. For me, I want every bit of advantage.
For the price Rota Slips at 15" are 11.9 lbs. More expensive rims 15 are LESS then 10 lbs. I guess, if weight doesn't matter
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1stGENGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> And 17's also give you a larger contact patch INCREASING handling and helping to avoid wheelspin (which slows you down..........</TD></TR></TABLE>
Read up on contact patch. Do a search. It does not increase with bigger rim. The shape changes. You will have a wider patch but short patch. Total area is the same. This contact patch is a product of the weight. Remember the tire is round. And weight creates deformation. That deformation is your contact patch. Weight stays the same then contact patch stays the same in area but different demensions. Which might effect handling, but not a pure increase.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1stGENGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> And the amount they can affect your final drive is minimal if any....
And the speedo getting thrown off enough to even be noticable, COME ON..........</TD></TR></TABLE>
Every bit counts. Higher revs, more power, remember it's a torqueless honda. Actually it will effect it about 1.7%. If that matters to you then yeah, but it's personal. For me, I want every bit of advantage.
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