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Old May 10, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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i have 17s on mine... with a drop, for tires, go with 205s
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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IMO 17's are the best... thats just me though... ya know
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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go with 205..there have been a couple threds with people having 215 and having rubbing issues, but thats also with a drop, im not sure if yours is dropped or not
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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sbowers its 2 in drop. and i personally wouldnt do the 215s
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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I have 16.I had 17 at one time the ride is better.
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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thanks guys on my protege im running 215/45/17 and the ride is awesome, and it handles tremendously.
 
Old May 10, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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i had 17's and i just switched to 16's ....so much better.....17's are too big...i didnt have a rubbing issue but it just got on my nerves sometime
 
Old May 12, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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17"s look really good but make sure to drive CAREFULLY. I got 17"s last week and have broke the bead on both of my front tires already. Take it easy, good luck with them though.
 
Old May 12, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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17" are awesome but i wouldnt go any bigger than that.
 
Old May 12, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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i have 17+7.5 sport max wheels on my civic no problems yet. i love them

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