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Old 09-16-2005, 12:09 PM
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Default 16 wheels, offset? 17s instead?

I plan on getting a set of tein 1 in lowering springs and a set of 16in Volk look alikes for my 99 Hatch (someday I hope, right now I am just collecting information, lol). Am I gonna need a special offset? also, i heard that its hard to find tires for 16 wheels and that I should buy 17's instead...is this true? Im just worried that if I buy 16s the only tires Ill be able to find will be expensive... which isnt bad, but what if I dont have the money and REALLY need tires? then Id be screwed.... and suggestions??
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:11 PM
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Whoever told you that is talking crazy. Get the 16s.
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:18 PM
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well...I mean, am I gonna be able to get a set for real friggin cheap? cuz i bet that if i buy a set of wheels, im not gonna have any left over... what size tire should i use? 45 or 50? with 16's i mean...

also, would 15s look alright? I dont wanna go too small. what size is stock on a vic?
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:28 PM
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i think ull be happy with 16's. U can find a good set w/tires for like 600 bucks. Look hard and u can beat that price too. 15's will prob be too small for ya.
 
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I think 16's will be cheaper than 17's. And I've never heard that 16" tires are harder to find than 17".
 
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Old 09-20-2005, 03:52 PM
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Whoever told you that is talking crazy. Get the 16s.
what he said^
 
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Old 09-21-2005, 10:31 AM
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Yeah man, rock the 16's. Unless you can find a nice set of 15" Rotas, or stock Si wheels. You wont have any problems finding tires for them.
 
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