Wheels

[Speed Racah]

I want to get some 18" wheels for my 96.... Help me decide which rims are the best.

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[Speed Racah]

I also have one more but it would not let me post it in the first post:



This last one is my current favorite, but let me know what you think.

[Tayler]

18's are too big, even 17's are kinda big but they will work. If i were you i would save some money and think about getting 17's or smaller.

[imported_TunerX]

17's will work fine but whatever you do don't get Falken ziex-512 tires, they suck, nothing but problems. Also don't buy chrome rims, big mistake( i found out the hard way )

[twinkle]

Less is more! Except when it comes to spinners. Get some sprewells. And go wild.

[imported_TunerX]

What is with everybody and the spinners ,those things are so played out already, nobody has those anymore. Get with the times.

[Tayler]

Originally Posted by twinkle

Less is more! Except when it comes to spinners. Get some sprewells. And go wild.

With bigger you get more for the money but they are still more expensive than smaller.

[Speed Racah]

Why don't you like 18s tayler?

I guess 17s are okay, but I wanted to go overboard with the wheels.

[imported_TunerX]

Trust me the bigger you go the more problems your going to have. Bigger wheels will put alot of strain on the drivetrain and if you live in an area with bad roads ,forget about it.

[92blk(ivi(]

I say stick w/ 17's...they give a clean look...not to mention I have seen price differences of $200-$300 just for an extra in. to 18's...and like tunerx said...it starts to put alot of strain on the car after 17's....you would probably want to have an upgraded suspension too...(unless you already have upgraded suspension and the money then i would stick w/ 17's)

[x-raysteve]

I agree. 18s are overboard. Go with the 17s.

Anyone heard about those airless tires? Michellin or someone has invented them, but they are real heavy. They probably wont be on cars for 10 years, but they are pretty cool.

[Speed Racah]

Well I live in SoCal and a lot of the roads suck. The money is not an issue. I could afford a very expensive car if I wanted to, I prefer playing with my civic, so I can afford the best for it. I just like the look and it makes me standout a bit.

Is there anything I can do to reinforce the drivetrain to make the 18s more worthwhile? I would even consider replacing it altogether if that made a difference. I really want to get 18s.

[imported_TunerX]

You would probably have to reinforce your suspension somehow( antiroll bar ,strut tower brace , something) and you would probably have to get heavier duty axles and steering knuckles. I think that's right I could be wrong.

[92blk(ivi(]

Originally Posted by x-raysteve

I agree. 18s are overboard. Go with the 17s.

Anyone heard about those airless tires? Michellin or someone has invented them, but they are real heavy. They probably wont be on cars for 10 years, but they are pretty cool.

Yeah I saw them in a magazine a while back....they are like see through and junk lol! But it's such a cool concept...you'll never have to worry about flats again! lol

[92blk(ivi(]

I think i might get these Motegi DP6'S in 17's.....my friend has an unopened set that he is gonna sell me for about $500....check 'em out and let me know what you think....oh and they are goin on that black civic that is my avatar.