Wheels

[smrlda1]

I'm debating between gunmetal and hyperblack wheels for my silver civic...It's got black accents, but I don't want my wheels to blend in with my tires...Does anyone have any pics that would help? I need to know soon, cuz the sale ends tomorrow!!
Thanks

[pdiggitydogg]

id go black

[smrlda1]

Or, should I just stick with silver...

[ebpda9]

gun metal with polished lip, or hyperblack with polished lip

[smrlda1]

I ended up getting these ones...

http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/exel/flashhb-sm.gif

[AzCivic]

do you know how much they weigh?

[ebpda9]

usually the excell wheels are pretty heavy.

[pdiggitydogg]

what size?

[chefmaster21]

deffianlty go black would look real sleak

[smrlda1]

They're 17"

[Mischief(LTS)]

With the growing number of honda owners, just as mitsubishi, acura, etc; the demand for auto customization grows as the care for rim weight decreases. if you REALLY are concerned about rim weight and performance racing, then keep your stock ones! unfortunately, you will not gain 'speed' by getting ultra low profile tires with chrome, black, gold or gunmetal rims.

A little bit of physics tells that almost always, bigger and wider rims/tires will actually decrease the acceleration of the car when you alter the wheels that it sits on! but, there is a fine line between customizing and downgrading. this is why you can turn on ESPN, and watch stadium racing, you will notice the tires always have almost zero fender gap with a stock tire. your advantages are pretty much limited to handling stability when you are altering the dimensions of a rim and tire. this is also, why some people choose to stay with stock tires, but will add +1 or +2 sizes. the overall handling will be increased this way, and also provide a smoother, cleaner fender/tire flow.

But if you realy dont care as i do, and judging from your profile, you seem a TAD bit more biased about looks over performance. more power to ya! those rims are definately SICK as hell man! now, if you wana go one step further and really make it look good. COILOVERS!! unless the lowering springs are giving you good feedback :yes:

[smrlda1]

Thank you for the info...you figured me out...I don't need a fast car, just a classy one!

[MAXed Out]

yeah i like them in Hyper black. Looks slick.

[MAXed Out]

Oh btw get some wheel locks or something for them. U never know who comes around.

[Mischief(LTS)]

tell me about it. i had some idiots steal a pair (yes a pair, 2) of stock tires from me and dropped the car straight on the ground. im gonna go kill them now. now i have 2 bald tires and 2 new ones!!! anyone got 2 stockies that they wana throw away????? or maybe sell !?!?

[smrlda1]

Not '02s...i won't need my 98's anymore..

[Mischief(LTS)]

well the 2002 Civic LX have tire specifications of 185/70 R14

while the 98 Civic EX's have: 185/65 R14

With an aspect ratio differential of 5 which is marginal!

id be GLAD to take those tires off your hands if you are interested!! let me know man i really need some with tread the winter season approaches quickly..

:o

[smrlda1]

Lemme talk to my husband...

[cashizslick]

Originally posted by smrlda1
Thank you for the info...you figured me out...I don't need a fast car, just a classy one!

Lol, you picked the wrong car if you want classy - j/k.

[smrlda1]

LOL....well, classy on a budget...:dollar:

[pdiggitydogg]

I like the sonata for that

[IALuder]

well if i was going classy, i would personally buy a toyota solara

[Shaved &/or Laid]

WOO 15" ROTA ATTACKS IN DARK COLOR for ME !