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I have a 2003 Silver 2dr EX and was looking into getting RH Evolution GT5 in gunmetal, my only problem is whether to get 17" or 18". I would get 215 45 17 w/ the 17's and 215 40 18 w/ the 18's. I called a place and they told me that the 17's weigh 23lbs and the 18's weigh 27lbs. I am worried about losing too much power. I had a 99 2dr EX w/ 17 Axis Touring Cups that lost a little power, but when I added AEM CAI it evened it back out. I will be adding the CAI in the future, but not going to go all out on the car. It is a daily driver that I drive to work and back everyday. Please help and thanks in advance. Also if anyones has any suggestions for other wheels to consider, but I like the simple 5 spoke style.

PS, I have read a lot of the threads in this section, but hasn't helped yet so I thought I would just ask.

 
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seems like your care about losing power with heavier rims
go with 15s!! cheaper tire. cheaper rims.lighter
looks great on dropped ride. i dont see why not just my opinion.
its up to you really.. i got 17s because looked better and i dont care about performance on civic

 
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exactly...if u are really that worried about performance why go big rims?...stick with lightweight 15's....and if u really want bigger rims go 17's....alittle better ride

 
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I am not into racing, I just don't want to lose any of the power it has right now. I want at least 17's, my question really is how much power will be lost with 18's, and can I gain most of it back with simple add-ons like CAI and maybe header and exhaust later on. I am more for looks than power, but don't want the car to be real slow.

 
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If your just doing simple bolt-ons then your really not concerned with performance. Since you more for looks, i'd go with 18's because they will fill your wheel well better, thus look better.

 
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I think 18" wheels look like bad on our cars, too little rubber. 17's are more practical, give a softer ride too.

 
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Go with 17's and as for the rims......nothing and i mean NOTHING, beats the Mille Miglia Action Sports. The ones in the anthracite color. Its just a fancy way of saying gun metal. Check em out!!

 
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i love my pro kit with 215/40/18's