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Old 06-23-2003, 06:09 PM   #1
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I need HELP!

I have a '90 Accord. I'm stuck on what kind of rims to get. I don't know how big to go, what color or anything. So if you could please help!
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Old 06-23-2003, 07:43 PM   #2
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I like 17 inch. Anything bigger and you will be paying ridiculous amounts for tires. 17's tend to fill wheel wells very well, and generally look very nice.

As for appearance, you have a few choices:
(this is off the top of my head and is opinion, some of you may disagree)
Machined
Pro's
-Low maintainance
-Cheap to repair
-Look better than painted or powdercoated (my opinion)

Con's
-Don't look as good as chrome or polished

Painted
Pro's
-Fairly low maintainance
-Fairly cheap (usually)

Con's
-Paint can chip

Highly polished
Pro's
-Looks awesome (similar to chrome)
-Lower maintainance than chrome

Con's
-Scraches stand out
-Wheel repair can be quite expensive

Chrome
Pro's
-Look awesome
-Chrome doesn't scratch easily

Con's
-Once the chrome is chipped, it will continue to flake off
-Wheel repair is EXPENSIVE (Minor curb damage to one of mine cost 500 dollars and the wheel was gone for 2 months)

Powdercoated
Pro's
-Stronger than paint
-Low maintainance
-Medium price wheel repair
-Look fairly good

Con's
-Scratches stand out, and require the whole wheel to be repowdercoated
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Old 06-23-2003, 07:46 PM   #3
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For a 90 Honda Accord, you can go anywhere from 15-18 inches. Best place to start would be by going to the Upgrade Garage section of our website. to check out the available styles:




http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=Dy2&url=index.jsp
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Old 06-24-2003, 02:53 PM   #4
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Thank You i'll look in to a bunch of tires. Thank again
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