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Old Sep 20, 2003
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rims sizes for everday driving

I have a civic that has the oem kit, im just asking for ur guys opinion. For reguler driving i dont like sacraficing performance for looks, but i still want my car to look nice Do u guys thinks 15" rims like the si rims r too small looking on the civic, especially wit the oem kit?
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Old Sep 20, 2003
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go with 15" mang
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Old Sep 21, 2003
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no not too small...looks clean...if u have the oem kit, it'll look even more clean! ^_^ go fer it
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i love my 17s. daily drive,
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I like the 16's for daily driving, cause you get the looks, ride better than 17s, better performance and rides smoother
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for owners with 16s, what tires and sizes are you carrying?
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Old Sep 21, 2003
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get some forged 19's with 215-35-19 tires...
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17" ride smooth for me.
less tire = less cushion
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The SI rims ride clean.
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15s are fine unless you are going for that import racer look deal.

16s are a wonderful mix between handling, ride, and looks.

17s and above tend to lean toward looks....the small sidewall also makes for a rougher ride and greater chances of bending a rim.
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Originally posted by Mbow
15s are fine unless you are going for that import racer look deal.

16s are a wonderful mix between handling, ride, and looks.

17s and above tend to lean toward looks....the small sidewall also makes for a rougher ride and greater chances of bending a rim.
"import racer look deal" meaning low profile tires on a 15?

15s are a Honda's best friend. In most cases the size wheel your car comes with (heightwise) is best.
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Originally posted by SlammedBlueEM2
"import racer look deal" meaning low profile tires on a 15?

15s are a Honda's best friend. In most cases the size wheel your car comes with (heightwise) is best.
No, I used to have rota subzeros on my car with the factory tires....You can definately tell the weight difference, especially in the steering.

I was referring to 17"+ with rubber bands for tires.....
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my 18's on my daily driver and i have no complaints. its not my rims that cause the bumpy ride its the crappy roads
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