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Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
I've seen pictures one black 6th gen on 20s, but it had major work done. 18s are no problem, but you might run into probs with 19s. Also, when adding huge rims, weight becomes a major issue, slowing your car down. If you're in it just for looks, get 18s, if you still like speed, go with 17s.
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True yet sometimes not as relevant....depends on what kind of driving you're doing.
Taking off from the line, yeah smaller wheels will weight a lot less and will make you faster, but it doesn't kill you excessively at higher speeds.
Case study:
2 Accords.
1. '95 EX coupe, manual, leather, intake/headers, sway bars, strut tower bar
2. '95 LX coupe, manual, cloth, i/h/e, sway bars, strut tower bar, skunk works coil overs, RH C5 18", Pirelli rubber (IIRC), aftermarket front end, fiberglass touring wing (good for rattling)
From the line. EX faster, as expected.
At highway speeds (like, 80-100 MPH....this is Atlanta highway, ok?)....LX faster. Each with two people, some gear, and LX has lots 'o' stereo equip as well.....can anybody say, aerodynamics?
Moral of the story? Unless you're gonna be doing any serious racing, or need the pride boost to have the fastest ride on the block, go with what you think looks good and gives you the least hassle. As for 18" and maintenance, picture this. 90 MPH on the highway (Atlanta, again....), about 3 inch rise in highway due to new layer being applied recently, smacked into it at full speed (90...for those not paying attention), didn't bend the rim. Killed the ball joint and some other parts of that wheel's suspension, required some welding to keep everything in tact. Wheel just fine.
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