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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott53092
They make the car look too high up too.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Ever seen offroad rota grids? These are a +20 offset



F-ing Gorgeous.
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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I think 16s are perfect but they shouldn't weigh any more than about 16.5 lbs each.
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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I just wanted to add that I prefer 15" but the only reasons for this are better fitment (narrower tires = less rubbing or chance of rubbing) and better ride quality (more sidewall).

I would say 15" for most any wheel except for TE-37's or Grids, which only look right in 16" on a Civic.
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Well, the grids come in 15x6.5 and 16x7 (also, 17x7.5, but that doesn't really pertain to the discussion); the half-inch won't make much of a difference as far as tire sizes go. If you have a 7" wide wheel and want narrower tires, get 195's and call it a day; they'll fit just as well as the 205's are are a little narrower (kind of defeats the purpose of wider wheels, but whatever).

OP, if you want a slightly more narrow tire width, get 195/50-16 tires; they're almost half an inch narrower than the 205/45's.


Also, I want to point out that the tire width measurement is not the tread width. The section width measurement you always see is the tire at its widest point, which is not necessarily the tread. With different manufacturers, a 195mm-wide tire could actually have the same tread width as a 205mm-wide tire, depending on construction. Keep that in mind.
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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grids - do 16s
slips - do 15s

my vote is grids. i don't like slips all that much
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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What do you guys think is the best color for a black Honda ek
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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sport bronze or black w/ red stripe
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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My vote is sports bronze. You can't go wrong with bronze wheels on a black car
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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My vote is sports bronze. You can't go wrong with bronze wheels on a black car
 



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