new wheels

civic88dx · #1 07-30-2005, 11:47 AM

im buyin some new wheels on wednesday form kal tire. i priced out some 7 spoke 17s. i was wondering will my car look like a 4x4 with the stock suspention? does any body have pics of what it would look like?

heres what the look like http://www.kaltire.com/retail/custom...acing%20Wheels

or these havent decided
http://www.kaltire.com/retail/custom...FWD&brand=Core Racing Wheels

Canabalooza · #2 07-30-2005, 01:03 PM

mine has stock suspension with 17's check out my cardomain page.

Onimacus · #3 07-30-2005, 01:58 PM

I think 17's are too big for a civic. And if it isn't lowered, you might get a lot of off roading jokes yes.

But if you like them, then thats all that matters.

civic88dx · #4 07-30-2005, 02:11 PM

would 16s be better? i need all the input before i buy them. cause it mite be a bit before i can afford suspension, and i dont want to look like an off road civic

Onimacus · #5 07-30-2005, 06:33 PM

I have 15's that weigh 13lbs each, i love them.

clawhammer · #6 07-30-2005, 06:50 PM

Get 16's of the second wheel. IMO it looks better. Plus you'll have better traction with the bigger sidewall, and it will be lighter.

civic88dx · #7 07-30-2005, 07:22 PM

k, thanks, guys. for future refrence, how much will a decent suspention set up set me back?

jestersrain · #8 07-30-2005, 09:21 PM

i like my set up i run 15'n stock rims on 195/50/15 for off road lots off travel room but other wise i run 17s and it does sit up higher then i thought it would

1990civicHB · #9 07-30-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by civic88dx

k, thanks, guys. for future refrence, how much will a decent suspention set up set me back?

I have KYB AGX's with Sportline springs, and all that set me back about 600 bucks. You can get a good coil-over set for that much, but I just didn't want to fool with them.

I also think you should go 15's, but go with some Slipstreams or some C 8's or something. I think those wheels look like those Motige(sp) MR7's or whatever they were. Pep-boys special is what I always called'um.

civic88dx · #10 07-31-2005, 12:19 AM

so u dont like the rims i priced out, there isnt much that fits into my price range and theres like 2 wheel shops in my city, so not much selection.
so u guys think i should go for 15s?
how bad will it look with 17's if its not lowerd, cause if i can get a decent suspention set up for 500-600 is it worth it?

1990civicHB · #11 08-01-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by civic88dx

so u dont like the rims i priced out, there isnt much that fits into my price range and theres like 2 wheel shops in my city, so not much selection.
so u guys think i should go for 15s?
how bad will it look with 17's if its not lowerd, cause if i can get a decent suspention set up for 500-600 is it worth it?

Get your wheels online dude. This is a good website for you. It shows you what the wheels are gonna like on the car. 500 for a nice suspension is a good deal, but you also need a camber kit, alignment, and most likely new lugs to fit onto the rims. Do it right, not the cheep-o-way. Don't cut your springs, or buy some E-Bay bullshit. Get quality stuff, and it will show. Do what looks clean, not what everyone "thinks" is cool.

It is your car, and i'm not telling you what to do with it, but I would like to see another clean ED on the road instead of another riced out altezza tailight, crome wheels on cut springs, and 5% window tent car driving on the road.

g-ride-si · #12 08-01-2005, 01:55 AM

my car 17s stock suspension...id rather have 15s or `6s tho

civic88dx · #13 08-01-2005, 01:25 PM

"It is your car, and i'm not telling you what to do with it, but I would like to see another clean ED on the road instead of another riced out altezza tailight, crome wheels on cut springs, and 5% window tent car driving on the road."
no, im not goin to rice out my car. i want to keep my car as clean as possible, while still looking good. i am definatly not puting altezzas.

FuLL BLown STD · #14 08-01-2005, 03:07 PM

hey dude.. im not being a dick or anything but those rims u chose look like ass! check thise site out.. most rims if not all having FREE SHIPPING!! and they are priced in ur neighborhood.. well some of um are. ROTA, ADR and ect. if u find something u like.. show us

http://www.machiii.net/wheels.html

g-ride-si · #15 08-01-2005, 03:43 PM

whoever the guy is saying that tinting your windows is riced out must live in a really cold place it keeps the heat out and do u really want ppl seein good shit in your car or do u not have any good shit in your car. where i live tinting your windows keeps stuff from melting and ppl from stealing anything of value, EDs are like green houses. u can have tinted windows and not be "riced out" big body kits, altezzas,apc stickers and fart cans are riced out

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