Rim/tire question
Hey guys, I know there's a whole bunch of similar threads, but none really answers my question.
I just bought myself a 04 civic coupe and right now it had ugly black 14" wheels with wheel caps on them. I also have 2 front winter tires and 2 back summer tires (wtf?). But that's not the point. I'm gonna buy a set of nice looking rims and new summer tires, but I've gotten a lot of contrary advice on the wheel size I should get. I'm hesitating between 16" and 17", because mainly of the ride comfort / crappy road conditions where I live. A lot of people, including my dad's friend who knows a bunch about tires and wheels, are telling me even 16"'s are gonna have a crappy ride, but if I check on here, 17" seems to be the standard. A factor to take into consideration is the crappy roads where I live (Quebec). I've heard about bigger rims bending easier on potholes and similar stuff.
So pretty much what I'm asking is: Is the ride on 17" rims (and harsh roads) gonna be reasonably good or should I just get 16"'s.
On a side note: Anyone know if XXR wheels are any good? I'm considering those.
Thanks!