what size of rims should i get for my 96 civic si?

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29-Sep-2003, 02:50 PM

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bbarbulo

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I had 17s for almost 3 years, I didn't feel as strongly about it as DanielM over here... again, they do look totally cool...

they are loud and harsh

what do you plan to do with the car... impress women, or impress yourself?

29-Sep-2003, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by DanielM
your cars will goes all over the road cause of the tires.

His car should not go all over the road. Maybe your alignment was off? Or you just dont use the steering wheel? I understand that they may tend to follow large cracks in the road, but so would any other tire to an extent. If you're holding your wheel you'll have no problem.

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Forget about turning, always rub's

Not if you get the correct rim for your car. Offset is very important and if you don't get the correct offset you will rub. I have 17" and never rub.

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good luck on bumps loud *** hell!

I would agree here. Some bumps are loud, but any lowered car will feel the bumps more than stock height.

As for gas milage, I get great gas milage. Keep the car tuned up and don't drive it like a race car you'll always get good milage.

29-Sep-2003, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by jaysi

His car should not go all over the road. Maybe your alignment was off? Or you just dont use the steering wheel? I understand that they may tend to follow large cracks in the road, but so would any other tire to an extent. If you're holding your wheel you'll have no problem.

Not if you get the correct rim for your car. Offset is very important and if you don't get the correct offset you will rub. I have 17" and never rub while I turn. If I ever do rub, it's due to a huge dip in the road, or a situation that any lowered car would rub.

I would agree here. Some bumps are loud, but any lowered car will feel the bumps more than stock height.

As for gas milage, I get great gas milage. Keep the car tuned up and don't drive it like a race car you'll always get good milage.

29-Sep-2003, 02:57 PM

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I like super light 15" myself but that's just me. If you have the money for 17", go for it.

07-Oct-2003, 01:00 PM

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22" spinners, on low pros, hahahahahahahaha, and then some gold emblems and you'll be pimpin, hahahahahahahahahaha!

07-Oct-2003, 02:36 PM

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16's is the way to go.. but sometimes. 17's willl look better.. right now im on my 16's tho.... and had my 17's on 1st week of summer

07-Oct-2003, 02:52 PM

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17" Verdicts on 205/40/17's

I have 17" Verdicts on 205/40/17's on my 97 civic and they look and handle great.

I didn't notice my speed drop at all infact it went the other way. I got faster. The rims and tires are much lighter than the stock steel 14" rims I have on.

I noticed the ride a little bumpier but that's it. The handling is 100% better since I changed to the wider tire.

I don't have a single complaint about my 17" rims. I'd buy em again in a heart beat......