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Rim question.
I can't decide if i should put in 16" or 17" wheels in my '01 Lx sedan. I don't plan on lowering the car because of the winters here and don't want the ride to be rough as it is my daily driver.
Even if i change my mind and lower the car in the future, i won't drop it more than an inch F/R both. Any sugguestions would be highly appreciated. thanks!
Even if i change my mind and lower the car in the future, i won't drop it more than an inch F/R both. Any sugguestions would be highly appreciated. thanks!
I have a 04 sedan with 17" wheels - 215/15/17
Have not lowered the car and have doubt if I will
Cant say that I notice a loss in acceleration or ride... if anything the car handles better with the 17's
Have not lowered the car and have doubt if I will
Cant say that I notice a loss in acceleration or ride... if anything the car handles better with the 17's
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Rep Power: 0 If you are not going to lower car go with some mellow 16's with plenty of tire. I had 17" rims with 205/40/17 (rubber band tires), and my sedan looked like ***** not being lowered. Looked really good though once I lowered with Neuspeed sports. Make sure you get rims that will hold up to harsh road salt and snow during winter too.
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i have 17in rims and lowered and i have loved em. although to protect my investment i put the stock rims on in the winter. the tires with my 17s do not ride so well in the snow so know what tire you are gettin if you do not want to change them every season.
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Rep Power: 0 anything larger then 16" is worthless on the no torque econobox civic. UNless you have some bad *** brakes/calipers that REQUIRE you to run 17" + rims, DONT GET THEM.
Your car will stop further, accelerate slower, turn worse, ride harsher, and will get worse MPG with larger diameter rims.
Your car will stop further, accelerate slower, turn worse, ride harsher, and will get worse MPG with larger diameter rims.
It depends on what you want.
Depending on how you drive you may or may not notice a big difference in acceleration, people who auto cross will tell cause they are really intuned with their car. The ride will be a little harsher, and turning will not be that bad it may even be better in some ways. Mpg gallon will suffer, but not that much at all.
Our cars are not that fast anyway, might as well look good, and if you plan on turboeing the hp lost really aint that much. There are members on here who dyno with 17s and they re still getting good numbers.
If you like the look of 17 and can deal with a slight decrease in power, then get them. Personally i was debating the same thing, but i think i am going with 17s cause of the looks. I figure if i spend money for good looking rims might as well look that much better, its really personal preference.
Depending on how you drive you may or may not notice a big difference in acceleration, people who auto cross will tell cause they are really intuned with their car. The ride will be a little harsher, and turning will not be that bad it may even be better in some ways. Mpg gallon will suffer, but not that much at all.
Our cars are not that fast anyway, might as well look good, and if you plan on turboeing the hp lost really aint that much. There are members on here who dyno with 17s and they re still getting good numbers.
If you like the look of 17 and can deal with a slight decrease in power, then get them. Personally i was debating the same thing, but i think i am going with 17s cause of the looks. I figure if i spend money for good looking rims might as well look that much better, its really personal preference.
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Rep Power: 0 agreed 17s look much better. I might get the Flik Wasp (19lbs) and the Pirelli Zero Nero M+S.
Im more concerned about winter driving. Buffalo winters are harsh. Going on I-90 at 80mph in snow, in an auto Lx sedan with 17s doesnt seem quite right does it?
Im more concerned about winter driving. Buffalo winters are harsh. Going on I-90 at 80mph in snow, in an auto Lx sedan with 17s doesnt seem quite right does it?
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It depends on what you want.
Depending on how you drive you may or may not notice a big difference in acceleration, people who auto cross will tell cause they are really intuned with their car. The ride will be a little harsher, and turning will not be that bad it may even be better in some ways. Mpg gallon will suffer, but not that much at all.
Our cars are not that fast anyway, might as well look good, and if you plan on turboeing the hp lost really aint that much. There are members on here who dyno with 17s and they re still getting good numbers.
If you like the look of 17 and can deal with a slight decrease in power, then get them. Personally i was debating the same thing, but i think i am going with 17s cause of the looks. I figure if i spend money for good looking rims might as well look that much better, its really personal preference.
Depending on how you drive you may or may not notice a big difference in acceleration, people who auto cross will tell cause they are really intuned with their car. The ride will be a little harsher, and turning will not be that bad it may even be better in some ways. Mpg gallon will suffer, but not that much at all.
Our cars are not that fast anyway, might as well look good, and if you plan on turboeing the hp lost really aint that much. There are members on here who dyno with 17s and they re still getting good numbers.
If you like the look of 17 and can deal with a slight decrease in power, then get them. Personally i was debating the same thing, but i think i am going with 17s cause of the looks. I figure if i spend money for good looking rims might as well look that much better, its really personal preference.
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Rep Power: 0 I meant 70mph. typo. See one i get new wheels, i would dispose of the steelies (lack of storage). I really would like the 17s but i think 16s would be more practical. would i need a camber kit on the 16s?
If you get good tires 17s should handle fine in the snow. The only problem is if your tire actually gets taller then snow will build up and you will not be able to steer, so just make sure that you use the tire calculator and dont go to much bigger than stock.
Most people switch to stock wheels cause the salt and chemicals tear the finish apart, as well as the risk of hitting a curb is gretter, a buddy of mine drove all winter in his altima on 18s with a good amount of rubber on them.
Most people switch to stock wheels cause the salt and chemicals tear the finish apart, as well as the risk of hitting a curb is gretter, a buddy of mine drove all winter in his altima on 18s with a good amount of rubber on them.
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Rep Power: 0 Ok 17s and the tire size should be 205/45 or 215/45. Would lowering the car make a difference in snow(an inch drop with the Eibach ProKit) ?
The choices for the 205/45 UPHAS tire are limited.
The choices for the 205/45 UPHAS tire are limited.
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