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Old 04-25-2007, 01:21 PM
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hey guys i decided that im getting arospeeds rsgt rims but im not sure if i should get 18" or 17" i want to lower my car with some s techs i got a good deal on some 18" all four with tires for 950. so let me know if i should get 18" or 17"

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Old 04-25-2007, 01:23 PM
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is it your dialy driver? The ride quality of 18"s on a Civic is horrid. I have 17"s on my daily driver and i'm definiely complaining [:@]

also unless you drop it, the 18"s will look RIDICULOUS. off roading anyone? Get the 17"s and make sure to get a drop
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 02:47 PM
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How much do they weigh? Remember that adding unsprung weight can only be a bad thing - slower acceleration, harsher ride, etc. I would stay away from anything over 16 lbs.
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:48 PM
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go with 17" period
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:59 PM
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let's just say i've got 17's now, and they suck comfort-wise and performance-wise, so now i'm going with 15's, and if you go with stechs and 18's, your car would suck to drive, but it's yours and you'll have to learn the hard way.
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:39 PM
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get 17's over 18's but honestly I wouldn't go with anything other than 15's or 16's
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:02 PM
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lightweight 16s FTW
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:27 PM
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lightweight 16s FTW
++++++++++1, ive had 17's and the ride quality was awful
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:47 PM
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lightweight 16s FTW
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:50 PM
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DO NOT go 18...please
 

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