16" or 17" for my Civic?

I dont know if you guys can tell, but it is a slow night here at home. Nothing much to do but chat it up here at HondaStyle. Anyway, I am going to be getting some rims soon, and I heard that 16 or 17's are a good choice for Civics. A friend of mine will sell me 4 white racing rims for 350 and they are 16s...apparently, from what I have heard they are top of the line racing rims and they are a steal at 350. But I was hearing 17's may be better. Anyone have any input?