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*pdiggitydogg* · 08-08-2004, 11:04 AM

17 sucks because the civic/integra was designed to match w/ a 15" max wheel (from honda). So going w/ that size you get a clean, smooth, good looking wheel.
Some people decided to go w/ the 16" wheel for an added bling effect. (I did and now I wish I had 15"). Its a good size wheel, looks ok on it, and says "I have money to spend on wheels that are a little too large".

17, 18+ wheels look ridiculous. When comparing it to the stock wheels that came with it (other than si) its 3" larger. Thats huge.

The larger wheel you go:
the less mpg you get
the slower your acceleration becomes
the goofier the wheels look
the ride quality goes down w/ thinner tires

Here is stock compared to 17 (16 use your imagination)

Also, you always say you have no money...what do you think those large, low profile 17" tires are going to cost when compared to smaller more flexable ones?

But hell, do what you want...your car, your money, your choices.

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08-08-2004, 11:04 AM	#1
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 42 Posts: 10,579	17 sucks because the civic/integra was designed to match w/ a 15" max wheel (from honda). So going w/ that size you get a clean, smooth, good looking wheel. Some people decided to go w/ the 16" wheel for an added bling effect. (I did and now I wish I had 15"). Its a good size wheel, looks ok on it, and says "I have money to spend on wheels that are a little too large". 17, 18+ wheels look ridiculous. When comparing it to the stock wheels that came with it (other than si) its 3" larger. Thats huge. The larger wheel you go: the less mpg you get the slower your acceleration becomes the goofier the wheels look the ride quality goes down w/ thinner tires Here is stock compared to 17 (16 use your imagination) Also, you always say you have no money...what do you think those large, low profile 17" tires are going to cost when compared to smaller more flexable ones? But hell, do what you want...your car, your money, your choices.