.:HSTuners::

sicones · 10-26-2004, 08:24 PM

ok I need new rims and tires and I have been looking for the past few weeks and I cant decide what kind of rims I should get and size 16 or 17, its for a 00 civic 2 door silver, this should probably be in the tire section but nobody goes there, can you please give me some opnions or pictures please thanks

JDMFantasy2k · 10-26-2004, 09:12 PM

search

anyway, i don't think anybody should go bigger than 16's on a civic (and many will agree i'm sure).

RxGoaT13 · 10-27-2004, 12:49 AM

^I agree

anything over 16" just looks funny.

AkimboStylee · 10-27-2004, 09:26 AM

if you want a few sites:
www.wheelguyz.com
www.wheelmax.com (i've heard bad news about them.)
www.ebay.com

soundspeed · 10-27-2004, 09:54 AM

I think 17's look fine on a civic, if your car is lowered it will look good, It's just personal preference I almost bought 16's and was glad I didn't because I think they would have looked to small. I guess it depends on what style of car your trying to build If you plan on doing a body kit 16's will look to small. Then again I've seen civic's with 16's that look realy good.

JDMFantasy2k · 10-27-2004, 02:07 PM

i've seen civics with 15's that look good...

you can just put on a real meaty tire so you can get some killer holeshot traction

sicones · 10-28-2004, 07:15 AM

when you search for like rims or wheels so much crap comes up

*pdiggitydogg* · 10-28-2004, 03:24 PM

You know I have to say 16" max.

What styles are you interested in? Colors?
How much do you want to spend?

Have you thought about a set of oem wheels? (Integra mesh, blades, si)
Theyre all 15" - that means cheaper tires and quicker acceleration (I really noticed the difference when I went from 14->16s)

JDMFantasy2k · 10-28-2004, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdiggitydogg

(I really noticed the difference when I went from 14->16s)

word

look into a set of gsr fat fives or something

ebpda9 · 10-28-2004, 09:51 PM

if you are not into straight line speed you can go with 17's. they hold a lot better in turns. if straight line speed is your thing get some light ass 14's

sicones · 10-31-2004, 04:13 PM

ya see I have 4 pretty new 17" tires sittin in my garage but I like 16 for them being safer (bigger tire), I live in pot hole city um.. I mean new york city

how do you like these 16" in silver, these are suposted to be white

or these 16"

*pdiggitydogg* · 10-31-2004, 04:39 PM

I like the top ones better

JDMFantasy2k · 10-31-2004, 08:23 PM

heh, i like the bottom ones better

*AzCivic* · 10-31-2004, 10:53 PM

have you looked at rota's?

sicones · 11-01-2004, 08:41 AM

do you have any websites???

blind34_1 · 11-01-2004, 09:20 AM

http://www.jaydm.com/slipstream.htm

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/

http://www.machiii.net/wheels.html

http://www.spyeng.com/index.php

sicones · 11-01-2004, 05:51 PM

Iv seen those rota knockoff's on ebay, I think they look to cheap

*AzCivic* · 11-01-2004, 06:04 PM

yet you think 5zigen and arospeed are something great

sicones · 11-01-2004, 06:39 PM

there still not forged but I dont have $1000+ for rims asscivic

sicones · 11-01-2004, 06:43 PM

these just plane look like garbage

Fatal070 · 11-01-2004, 07:02 PM

wow... go sell your car and walk... you have no taste....

but hey it's ok we still like you

... maybe...

ROTA Slipstream =

*AzCivic* · 11-01-2004, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sicones
there still not forged but I dont have $1000+ for rims asscivic

not sure what you're trying to say sucksoncones...

sohc_vtec 2NR · 11-01-2004, 08:52 PM

u get whatever u want, but i say stick with 16s, i think they are better all around. if u r more into show i say get some 17s

sicones · 11-02-2004, 10:54 AM

I don't like how those rims look they are plain and ugly, mabye if I has some sick type r BS integra jdm shit and a black car and those rims in black then they would look good, but I want a rim that looks nice on my stock silver civic get what Im saying

*AzCivic* · 11-02-2004, 12:45 PM

you do know thats only one of quite a few designs they have right?

ebpda9 · 11-02-2004, 01:50 PM

yeah, i still think rotas are ugly as shit. all of them.

i think centerline makes some nice ass wheels forged and light, but they are pricy too. about 1200 for a set of 4.

*AzCivic* · 11-02-2004, 02:02 PM

so if Rota's look like other wheels then those wheels look like shit too?

ebpda9 · 11-02-2004, 02:09 PM

pretty much

ShEaNy · 11-02-2004, 02:22 PM

yup^ lol go with 17's man...good handling... looks good..should fit...or a light weight wheel if ur into racing lots...

*AzCivic* · 11-02-2004, 04:08 PM

yeah a lightweight wheel that looks like a wheel that cost several hundreds more(mugen). geee, what are all the people w/ rota's thinking???

i guess if it aint the real shit ya'll wont roll 'em in your hard core early box style accords.

*pdiggitydogg* · 11-02-2004, 04:37 PM

Oh no...Rota hatin. I gotta defend:

Theyre definately good wheels w/ lots of selection, all in a variety of colors.
Rota does an EXCELLENT job of replicating the more expensive wheels (Volk,Mugen,Spoon,etc).
Sure, theyre heavier than the originals, but theyre no where near as heavy as some of the others out there.

Just check out the selection
http://www.rotawheels.com/our_wheels.htm
90% of them are available in black, silver, white, 2 bronzes, gunmetal, and different lip styles (polished/painted).

I hate it when people say "Oh replicas suck" Sure, a lot do...but there are also lots of exceptions.
My c8's are replicas. They look and work great. Im very happy w/ them.
My side mirrors are repicas too. I didnt have to rewire them or get custom glass.
My rear spoiler is also a replica. Its identical specs and looks just fine...even bolted to the factory location w/o ANY issues.
Fog lights? Ditto

If you dont like em, thats cool. Thats your thing. Just dont say theyre crap.....theyre far from it.

ShEaNy · 11-02-2004, 07:42 PM

i dont HAve rims Yet lol and if i would buy something..it would Mr7's.. Y? damn cheap these days and still look DECent.....and the day i can get Mugen stuff ...wow i won the lotto...

ebpda9 · 11-03-2004, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdiggitydogg
Oh no...Rota hatin. I gotta defend:
Just check out the selection
http://www.rotawheels.com/our_wheels.htm
90% of them are available in black, silver, white, 2 bronzes, gunmetal, and different lip styles (polished/painted).

i think that [page is grossly outdated. i haven't seen a store selling rota competitions yet. and the subzeros are allright looking. and can't forget the machspeed, but that's an exclussive wheel

AkimboStylee · 11-05-2004, 06:34 AM

i like the slipstreams, they are plain and simple, and that is why i like them!!

chefmaster21 · 11-06-2004, 10:51 PM

I got my new wheels about a month ago. I got them from www.discounttiredirect.com i get a excellent deal on them free shipping, and the customer service was excellent. I highly recommend this place A++

10-26-2004, 08:24 PM	#1
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	I need new wheels ok I need new rims and tires and I have been looking for the past few weeks and I cant decide what kind of rims I should get and size 16 or 17, its for a 00 civic 2 door silver, this should probably be in the tire section but nobody goes there, can you please give me some opnions or pictures please thanks

10-26-2004, 09:12 PM	#2
JDMFantasy2k Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: northeastern connecticut Age: 37 Posts: 1,765	search anyway, i don't think anybody should go bigger than 16's on a civic (and many will agree i'm sure). __________________

10-27-2004, 12:49 AM	#3
RxGoaT13 4th Gear Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 801	^I agree anything over 16" just looks funny. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/rxgoat13

10-27-2004, 09:26 AM	#4
AkimboStylee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bay which holds no water, Palm Bay, Fl Age: 38 Posts: 1,688	if you want a few sites: www.wheelguyz.com www.wheelmax.com (i've heard bad news about them.) www.ebay.com __________________ A very good quote : " I have many vices in my life, and those keep me from perfection, and not being perfect makes me a human being with morals" -Anonymous

10-27-2004, 09:54 AM	#5
soundspeed Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 336	I think 17's look fine on a civic, if your car is lowered it will look good, It's just personal preference I almost bought 16's and was glad I didn't because I think they would have looked to small. I guess it depends on what style of car your trying to build If you plan on doing a body kit 16's will look to small. Then again I've seen civic's with 16's that look realy good. __________________ Surgeon General Says: It's Okay To Smoke V8's The Only Replacement For Displacement...Is Technology

10-27-2004, 02:07 PM	#6
JDMFantasy2k Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: northeastern connecticut Age: 37 Posts: 1,765	i've seen civics with 15's that look good... you can just put on a real meaty tire so you can get some killer holeshot traction __________________

10-28-2004, 07:15 AM	#7
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	when you search for like rims or wheels so much crap comes up

10-28-2004, 03:24 PM	#8
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	You know I have to say 16" max. What styles are you interested in? Colors? How much do you want to spend? Have you thought about a set of oem wheels? (Integra mesh, blades, si) Theyre all 15" - that means cheaper tires and quicker acceleration (I really noticed the difference when I went from 14->16s)

10-28-2004, 09:51 PM	#10
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	if you are not into straight line speed you can go with 17's. they hold a lot better in turns. if straight line speed is your thing get some light ass 14's __________________

10-31-2004, 04:13 PM	#11
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	ya see I have 4 pretty new 17" tires sittin in my garage but I like 16 for them being safer (bigger tire), I live in pot hole city um.. I mean new york city how do you like these 16" in silver, these are suposted to be white or these 16"

10-31-2004, 04:39 PM	#12
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	I like the top ones better

10-31-2004, 08:23 PM	#13
JDMFantasy2k Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: northeastern connecticut Age: 37 Posts: 1,765	heh, i like the bottom ones better __________________

10-31-2004, 10:53 PM	#14
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	have you looked at rota's?

11-01-2004, 08:41 AM	#15
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	do you have any websites???

11-01-2004, 09:20 AM	#16
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 1,813	http://www.jaydm.com/slipstream.htm http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/ http://www.machiii.net/wheels.html http://www.spyeng.com/index.php

11-01-2004, 05:51 PM	#17
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	Iv seen those rota knockoff's on ebay, I think they look to cheap

11-01-2004, 06:04 PM	#18
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	yet you think 5zigen and arospeed are something great

11-01-2004, 06:39 PM	#19
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	there still not forged but I dont have $1000+ for rims asscivic

11-01-2004, 06:43 PM	#20
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	these just plane look like garbage

11-01-2004, 07:02 PM	#21
Fatal070 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Castle , Pa Age: 40 Posts: 1,299	wow... go sell your car and walk... you have no taste.... but hey it's ok we still like you ... maybe... ROTA Slipstream = __________________ Last edited by Fatal070 : 11-01-2004 at 07:08 PM.

11-01-2004, 08:52 PM	#23
sohc_vtec 2NR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 38 Posts: 1,137	u get whatever u want, but i say stick with 16s, i think they are better all around. if u r more into show i say get some 17s __________________ RICE....is good

11-02-2004, 10:54 AM	#24
sicones Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the MVP garage, New York City Posts: 516	I don't like how those rims look they are plain and ugly, mabye if I has some sick type r BS integra jdm shit and a black car and those rims in black then they would look good, but I want a rim that looks nice on my stock silver civic get what Im saying

11-02-2004, 12:45 PM	#25
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	you do know thats only one of quite a few designs they have right?

11-02-2004, 01:50 PM	#26
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	yeah, i still think rotas are ugly as shit. all of them. i think centerline makes some nice ass wheels forged and light, but they are pricy too. about 1200 for a set of 4. __________________

11-02-2004, 02:02 PM	#27
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	so if Rota's look like other wheels then those wheels look like shit too?

11-02-2004, 02:09 PM	#28
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	pretty much __________________

11-02-2004, 02:22 PM	#29
ShEaNy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 39 Posts: 3,821	yup^ lol go with 17's man...good handling... looks good..should fit...or a light weight wheel if ur into racing lots...

11-02-2004, 04:08 PM	#30
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	yeah a lightweight wheel that looks like a wheel that cost several hundreds more(mugen). geee, what are all the people w/ rota's thinking??? i guess if it aint the real shit ya'll wont roll 'em in your hard core early box style accords.

11-02-2004, 04:37 PM	#31
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	Oh no...Rota hatin. I gotta defend: Theyre definately good wheels w/ lots of selection, all in a variety of colors. Rota does an EXCELLENT job of replicating the more expensive wheels (Volk,Mugen,Spoon,etc). Sure, theyre heavier than the originals, but theyre no where near as heavy as some of the others out there. Just check out the selection http://www.rotawheels.com/our_wheels.htm 90% of them are available in black, silver, white, 2 bronzes, gunmetal, and different lip styles (polished/painted). I hate it when people say "Oh replicas suck" Sure, a lot do...but there are also lots of exceptions. My c8's are replicas. They look and work great. Im very happy w/ them. My side mirrors are repicas too. I didnt have to rewire them or get custom glass. My rear spoiler is also a replica. Its identical specs and looks just fine...even bolted to the factory location w/o ANY issues. Fog lights? Ditto If you dont like em, thats cool. Thats your thing. Just dont say theyre crap.....theyre far from it.

11-02-2004, 07:42 PM	#32
ShEaNy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 39 Posts: 3,821	i dont HAve rims Yet lol and if i would buy something..it would Mr7's.. Y? damn cheap these days and still look DECent.....and the day i can get Mugen stuff ...wow i won the lotto...

11-05-2004, 06:34 AM	#34
AkimboStylee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bay which holds no water, Palm Bay, Fl Age: 38 Posts: 1,688	i like the slipstreams, they are plain and simple, and that is why i like them!! __________________ A very good quote : " I have many vices in my life, and those keep me from perfection, and not being perfect makes me a human being with morals" -Anonymous

11-06-2004, 10:51 PM	#35
chefmaster21 2nd Gear Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Severna Park, MD Age: 43 Posts: 155	I got my new wheels about a month ago. I got them from www.discounttiredirect.com i get a excellent deal on them free shipping, and the customer service was excellent. I highly recommend this place A++

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