Wheels. How big.
Dinzdale40
07-02-2002, 03:05 PM
Okay i just got a 98 Honda Accord. I have the oppurtunity to buy some aluminum wheels. I have no idea how big i should get. I want something that looks big that i won't get ripped by the bill of tires if i get a flat. I also want the forged kind 6061t6 grade aluminum. How much would tires be. I'm not a racer so i don't want tires that are rated for high speeds(130+). Thanks
Dezoris
07-05-2002, 02:46 AM
For a 98 Accord, IMO you have two opinions. 16" or 17"
On these Accords it is not so much the rim size as it is the wheel gap that make the wheels look small. A slightdrop even on your 15"s would make a world of difference.
Onto wheels, you had two conflicting messages in the wheel tire dept.
"I'm not a racer "
" I also want the forged kind"
Forged wheels, are very expensive for a few reasons.
The main reason is because of the cost to manufactor them, and the machines needed to forge the metal. Even the semi-forged rims use similar machines.
The other reason is the demand, and the name.
The reasons for chosing a forged rim is for reduced wieght and strength.
The strength is needed for racing where cast wheels tend to distort or deform over time, which usually causes balance issues. But, most people with cast wheels never see this even in race conditions.
So if you don't plan on racing, and are looking to save money on tires forged rims are not a good option, where as from a performance standpoint, tires are everything. You could have a set of 18" Advan forged rims at $4,000 dollars, and shitty all season tires, and when you have to avoid an accident, you think having those rims would have made one bit of difference?
So, in this forum we look a balance of parts. Wheels/tires/suspension all go hand and hand, so that is what we push. Now if you want to just get some bigger rims for looks, your local wheel shop will be more than glad to sell you.
In 15" tires will run you from 60-100 a piece
In 16" 80-130$
In 17" 80-180$
On these Accords it is not so much the rim size as it is the wheel gap that make the wheels look small. A slightdrop even on your 15"s would make a world of difference.
Onto wheels, you had two conflicting messages in the wheel tire dept.
"I'm not a racer "
" I also want the forged kind"
Forged wheels, are very expensive for a few reasons.
The main reason is because of the cost to manufactor them, and the machines needed to forge the metal. Even the semi-forged rims use similar machines.
The other reason is the demand, and the name.
The reasons for chosing a forged rim is for reduced wieght and strength.
The strength is needed for racing where cast wheels tend to distort or deform over time, which usually causes balance issues. But, most people with cast wheels never see this even in race conditions.
So if you don't plan on racing, and are looking to save money on tires forged rims are not a good option, where as from a performance standpoint, tires are everything. You could have a set of 18" Advan forged rims at $4,000 dollars, and shitty all season tires, and when you have to avoid an accident, you think having those rims would have made one bit of difference?
So, in this forum we look a balance of parts. Wheels/tires/suspension all go hand and hand, so that is what we push. Now if you want to just get some bigger rims for looks, your local wheel shop will be more than glad to sell you.
In 15" tires will run you from 60-100 a piece
In 16" 80-130$
In 17" 80-180$
Dinzdale40
07-05-2002, 06:46 PM
Has anyone had problems when they get a flat like the wheel hitting the ground and bending. I guess insurance would cover it but it would still suck. I'll probably get 16", maybe 17" haven't decided. What do most people run?
Dezoris
07-06-2002, 12:53 AM
Originally posted by Dinzdale40
Has anyone had problems when they get a flat like the wheel hitting the ground and bending. I guess insurance would cover it but it would still suck. I'll probably get 16", maybe 17" haven't decided. What do most people run?
Most of your higher end lower profile tires include a rim guard design into thier side walls so dinging a rim is harder to do unless you are driving for a while on a flat.
Even on your better quality cast wheels with proper inflations on rough surfaces bending a rim is difficult. Unless you plan on curbing your rim or driving into 3" pot holes all the time.
Insurance will not cover dinging a rim on a pot hole or curb.
If you are not a racer and cost is a big factor, 16" rims will be a good upgrade.
The higher in size you go, the more expensive the rim/tires, the heavier the rim, and the more choppy the ride will become, due to the lower profile designs.
Has anyone had problems when they get a flat like the wheel hitting the ground and bending. I guess insurance would cover it but it would still suck. I'll probably get 16", maybe 17" haven't decided. What do most people run?
Most of your higher end lower profile tires include a rim guard design into thier side walls so dinging a rim is harder to do unless you are driving for a while on a flat.
Even on your better quality cast wheels with proper inflations on rough surfaces bending a rim is difficult. Unless you plan on curbing your rim or driving into 3" pot holes all the time.
Insurance will not cover dinging a rim on a pot hole or curb.
If you are not a racer and cost is a big factor, 16" rims will be a good upgrade.
The higher in size you go, the more expensive the rim/tires, the heavier the rim, and the more choppy the ride will become, due to the lower profile designs.
Dinzdale40
07-06-2002, 02:27 PM
thanks you have really help. Now all i need is some money!:frog:
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