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07-11-2002, 06:17 PM
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18's or 17's????
I wanna know what size rims to get. I wanna buy motegi MR7's for my 2000 civic ex coupe. I have been battling with thks choice for 2 weeks. Please tell me what size would be best.
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07-11-2002, 10:11 PM
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..18's look better, 17's ride better..... wtf does everyone get those damn rims or something lmao ?
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07-11-2002, 11:38 PM
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Im not spending my cash on rims i was so close to buying Tenzo R Mean 6 17s o they were so F***ing nice but i didn't because the total came to 1182.00 with good low profile tires but i thought why wast money on rims when thats just a 1000 more for my GSR?
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07-12-2002, 02:07 AM
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I got 17s in MR7s a few weeks ago. It drives nice but the first time i had alot of weight in my backseat and made a sharp turn they scraped something.
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07-12-2002, 08:16 AM
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I wouldnt go any bigger then a 17 on a civic unless its for pure show or you have some serious engine mods done. The best wheels for performance are 15s and 16s. I personally prefer the 15s and 16s for performance reasons. But thats just me.
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07-12-2002, 08:28 AM
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17's max. 18's are good for show, not driving.
Like Racing Rice said, 15's & 16's are the best for our torqueless wonders.....
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07-12-2002, 08:38 AM
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ive got 18's.. no problems there
i would have gone with 19's if i had some extra cash (yes they do fit) |
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07-12-2002, 11:50 AM
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Don't those weigh your car down terribly? The 17's are 5-6lbs more than stock on each wheel.. the 15-16's are about equal to stock weight wise.. Oh yeah- do you tires ever rub the wheel well when you turn? are you lowered? just curious thx ripthesystem |
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07-12-2002, 11:54 AM
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i have my car lowered about 2" front 1 3/4 back and it doesnt rub.. it used to rub in the front but i removed the splash guards and rolled the fenders in.. now i can go crazy low in the front and back.. but its low enough now so ill stay there
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07-12-2002, 09:32 PM
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teach me how to remove the splash guards and roll the fenders. I wanna lower mine about 1.75. My car is not for pure show but I do want it to look sweet.
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07-12-2002, 09:37 PM
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PS: h82lose
What size are your tires. You ride is soo sweet. |
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07-13-2002, 11:26 AM
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its simple to remove the splash guard.
you have to do it one at a time.. start by removing the driver side wheel.. the black splash guard is held in by 4-5 plastic screws. 3 in the wheel well.. 2 under the car where the splash guard ends are. once thats gone.. put the wheel back on and you can start to roll your fenders using a (wooden) baseball bat (i wrapped mine in a towel so i dont crack the paint) heres some instructions that i used to do it.. http://beta.vtec.net/articles/view-a...rticle_id=3511 as for the tires they are Nitto 215/35 ZR/18 |
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07-13-2002, 02:22 PM
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Project Combat Honda
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Just one warning.. Dont remove your fender lining if you have a CAI.. Unless you live somewhere where it never rains.. If you do, you can just about kiss your motor good bye.
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