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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Newby Question: Getting ready to look for some cool looking rims for my Honda Civic 03. Any suggestions on size? Do I want a 16 or 17?
 
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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17 will look good on your car. But it has to be the right kind.

I did this at www.tirerack.com . You get to see what your wheel will look like on your car.

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Kinda like those..... gonna check it out. The lighter the wheel the better right ... as far as handling goes
 
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:54 AM
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17" With no doubts about it!
 
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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Ya, I will be doing a 5 lug conversion in preperation for some 05 Si wheels. Im waiting to get a better pic of my car so mxs can photo chop em for me.
 
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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Yeah, I would say 17s. But 16s will be a little more comfortable when you hit bumps and such if you care about that. If you plan on putting a kit or anything on later go for 17s, 16s are dwarfed by a kit. Best of luck in your decision. [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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you cant lose with 22s! jk id go with 17s
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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I have had 17 on my civic the ride and the tire factor was the most problems for me.I now have 16 with a bigger tire case it seems when you hit a hole or a bump in the road it blisters the tire which low pros are good for.
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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im getting 17" in the next 2 weeks...go for 17" with a low pro tire
 
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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16 and 17 wont be a big difference when you hit a bump. i have 18 and i feel no difference between that and the steelies. but go with 17, they look much better.
 

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