Need some feedback

[civic_1.6_16v]

As this saturday comes closer and closer that I can pick-up my EE9 I'm also looking ahead what rims would suit the car best.
I've made some examples of rims which I like



Size available 6,5x15 / 7,0x16 / 7,0x17



Smallest size available 7,5 x 17



Size available 6,5x15 7x16 7x17



Smallest size available 7,5 x 17"

OK they might look a bit to big but I dont know exactly how big I made them, heres a pic of the original rims ( I think that 15" )
So can anybody guess how BIG did I make my examples??
Do they look like 16"s or 17"s

[XTension R]

Hi there, those rims are cool but i would advice you not to spend money on them...
altough i like the porshe replicas, a 17´wheel is much too big, and as you might gain some stability at high speed cornering, you sure to notice the lack of power on lower RPM.
altough if the car is powerful enought you may win 3/4 km/h at top speed, if the final diameter (tyres+wheels) is bigger
not to mention the price of each tyre in those sizes ...
And another thing, 17´wheel must have at least 205/215 - 40
that might touch the inside of the chassi, when cornering, or if the suspension is a little worn it might touch the upper inside...

so if you still want 17´ers , i would at least borrow a wheel to see if it fits well and doesn´t touch the chassi, even rolling...

This is just an oppinion, you do u choice

keep rolling
XTension R

ps: those rims are all 5 holes , civic are normally 4x100... that also might be a problem

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by XTension R
...ps: those rims are all 5 holes , civic are normally 4x100... that also might be a problem

Thanks for the reply, and the info
Most of these wheels are also made in a 4x100 lug so not really a prob
those pictures are only taken in a 5 lug config

But the car is allready lowered (dont know exactly how much cm) so I'm thinking also that 17 might be to big
But the only downside is that almost all the nice wheels are made in 15, 17 or bigger

Its hard to find a nice wheel which I like in 16"

[Vitinho]

I've done a lot of testing on this and xtension is right, when you go over 15" on the wheels you will loose a lot on the performance side (longer braking distances, slow acceleration, etc). While cornering the car will be stiffer but not saffer, the tire wall will not bend and it will not absorb any irregularities while conering, this means that it will slide instead.

I only recomend bigger wheels for a major cause (tuning shows, or if you upgrade the disk brakes, or something like that).

Just my 2 cents

[Goosse]

I like the first ones, but I wouldn't go bigger then 16", just my opinion

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by Vitinho
I've done a lot of testing on this and xtension is right, when you go over 15" on the wheels you will loose a lot on the performance side (longer braking distances, slow acceleration, etc). While cornering the car will be stiffer but not saffer, the tire wall will not bend and it will not absorb any irregularities while conering, this means that it will slide instead.

OK so when stock 15" rims will get you a 0-100Kmh in 7.3 sec
how much will it roughly be when you have 16" rims?

[Veetec]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v


OK so when stock 15" rims will get you a 0-100Kmh in 7.3 sec
how much will it roughly be when you have 16" rims?

It will depend on the weight of the rims....for example if the 16" rims are much lighter than the stock ones it´s well possible that you won´t feel a difference at all.

Have a look here for wheel weights: http://www.wheelweights.net/ and http://www.superhonda.com/tech/wheel_weights.html

[XTension R]

Quote from O.Z.

The Superleggera's design underwent the most strenuous computer modeling and Finite Element Analysis of any wheel to date. O.Z. went on to utilize a special titanium enriched alloy for superior level strength, at its remarkably low weight.
The production process was revised to not only incorporate heat treatment, but also a special shot peening technology borrowed from the aerospace industry.
All this research and work has paid off handsomely with an alloy street wheel that tips the scales at a scant
5 kg in 15",
7 kg in 17",
8 kg in 18".








the lighter of them all
and the most goodlooking too
maybe except for the Mugen ones...

:smoker2:
XTension R

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by XTension R

5 kg in 15",
7 kg in 17",
8 kg in 18".

the lighter of them all
and the most goodlooking too
maybe except for the Mugen ones...

:smoker2:
XTension R

damn, those are light
But as usually all the cool rims dont come in 16" is that a strange size or something??

[Goosse]

Originally posted by civic_1.6_16v


But as usually all the cool rims dont come in 16" is that a strange size or something??

check the APC website, the carry some nice rims (and a lot of copies of big brands)

[Vitinho]

You can also find superlegeras on 16" find your local dealer and you will see

Regarding lighter, superlegera are the most comun (and they are not that expensive. There are other brands thought that have the same weight (1000 miglia, bbs, etc). If you want to go for some radical setup and you have some money, go for Spoon or even SSR (3.8 Kg for 15").

[Vitinho]

Correction 3.65 Kg for the TypeC ones

Superlegera sucks (kiding) Follow the link and find them

For the website -> http://www.speedstar.co.jp/

For the wheels it self -> http://www.speedstar.co.jp/collection/type_c/index.html

[civic_1.6_16v]

OK I think I've made up my mind and look for some 16"s
what would be the best tire size for them
195-45-16 or
215-40-16
or is there another tiresize you can recommend??

[Vitinho]

Well mate, that depends on the rim width

If you can find 16" x 6 ( or 16x6,5 ) then choose 195/45/16. Sometimes is very dificult to find anything bellow 16" x 7, and in that case you have to choose 205/40/16 (I think that 215 is way to much for the car and you only need them if the rims width are over 8).

Good luck

[civic_1.6_16v]

Originally posted by Goosse


check the APC website, the carry some nice rims (and a lot of copies of big brands)

Ok what is the website of APC???