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Old 12-07-2006, 09:01 PM
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ok im going to be puttign these rims on a 92 civic 4dr, thing is i dont know whether to get 16's or 17's

http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=138


here are the 17's do they look different from the 16's color wise or do u think thats just the way the website madei t look?

http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_p...ID=1&ss_id=201


 
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Old 12-07-2006, 09:55 PM
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I would put the 16's on if you are doing any autocross, go fast, etc, i think smaller diameter wheels give you more predictable handling, and believe it or not, give you more of your engines hp, larger rims are cool though as they look better, on my commuter that im buying, a 1993 civic 2dr, im going to put 17's or 18's just for the looks, and its auto so im not trying to race, lol, but on my old 2002 honda civic 4dr, i had 15's so yea id go with those 16's
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 08:55 AM
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^ YES! The lighter the wheel the better for performance. Less unsprung weight gets you off the line quicker, and will allow for better braking. Good looking rims! I like the bronze.
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 09:15 AM
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they look good, 17s and 16s are both nice...it will go good with the black
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 09:42 AM
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Yea well here's the problem guys, I live in ny with potholes and since the wheel is an ultra light weight wheel, isn't it easier 2 crack??
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 07:02 PM
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anybody???
 
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Old 12-10-2006, 03:32 PM
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it is easier to crack a lighter wheel no matter what. but i would go with the 16s ftw!
 
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Old 12-10-2006, 04:35 PM
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16's, the ligher your suspension has to move the better your suspension will work
 
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Old 12-11-2006, 07:47 PM
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plus 16's just look way more badass than most 17's
 
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