View Poll Results: what size rims on a N/A
15"
19
7.60%
16"
68
27.20%
17"
136
54.40%
18"
27
10.80%
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what size rims
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Actually, that's too generalized a statement.  The stock 16" 1986-1988 Zenki turbo rims are ANCHORS!  There are tons of lightweight 17" rims available that will easily by lighter than the stock 16" rims, so you cannot say all 17" rims will slow you down...
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From: N. California
Originally posted by soul assassin
damn i did not know 9.5's would fit in the rear! sweet i am running 8's in front and 9's in back with 275 40's on the rear, nice ride by the way
damn i did not know 9.5's would fit in the rear! sweet i am running 8's in front and 9's in back with 275 40's on the rear, nice ride by the way
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From: Germany
Originally posted by RETed
Actually, that's too generalized a statement.  The stock 16" 1986-1988 Zenki turbo rims are ANCHORS!  There are tons of lightweight 17" rims available that will easily by lighter than the stock 16" rims, so you cannot say all 17" rims will slow you down...
-Ted
Actually, that's too generalized a statement.  The stock 16" 1986-1988 Zenki turbo rims are ANCHORS!  There are tons of lightweight 17" rims available that will easily by lighter than the stock 16" rims, so you cannot say all 17" rims will slow you down...
-Ted
Absolutely true! However, a caveat to this statement would be: if you want a 17" rim/tire combo that is lighter than your stock combo -- it's going to cost [I]significantly [I]more than your average 17" setup. Running 17x8" chromies make the stock rims look like Ally McBeal!
That being said -- 17" are worth every penny! Look for names like Sparco, Kosei, and SSR. If you have enough cash to buy another daily driver but would rather have rims, look for Volk/Rays Engineering.
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From: Queens, NY-----Rockland, NY(School)
I had 17x7.5 and it looked great.
i had 235's in the rear and 225's in the front.
but the tires are shot so i have stockers on now.
but when i eventually get tires, im going 245 in the rear and 225 in the front.
and lower it a inch or so.
cant wait.
18's are just to big for these cars.
i had 235's in the rear and 225's in the front.
but the tires are shot so i have stockers on now.
but when i eventually get tires, im going 245 in the rear and 225 in the front.
and lower it a inch or so.
cant wait.
18's are just to big for these cars.
fc3s_gtr well, my setup is Enkei RP01 17x8 and 17x9 with Nitto NT555 Extreme 225/40ZR/17 and 255/40ZR/17. I've already got 2 of them in, the other two coming in this afternoon.
I just orderd my wheels
Enkei RP-F1
front:17X8 +35offset 5/114.3-5 & ADVAN A048 225/45-17(M)
rear:17X9 +35offset 5/114.3-5 & ADVAN A048 255/40-17(M)
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From: Phoenix, AZ
If you have a vert. Stick with some nice 16, if not a vert, go 17. Also depends on what kind of suspension you are runnin' My vert has a slight suspension upgrade. (struts & tower brace) I have BBS 15's and P6000. It's great but a rather harsh ride. I like it. Passengers don't complain on short trips. T tried 16's and w/top up it rattled like a bitch. If you have a Discount tire in your area, experiment w/diff tires. Lots of different compounds out there. Just takes time to get the right combination.
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From: Canada
I just got a set of 16" Enkei CDR9's, they look good but I've got a nasty gap. My car needs to go down an inch or two. My vote, 17's for looks, 16's for function. Anything bigger than 17 just looks goofy IMO.
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From: Miami,Fl were is to danm hot all the time
i have some 17" OZ on my T2in my car, i know this guy who have some 19 in his ride(FC) and it looks nice i though it would be to big but they didnt look like it it was nice
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From: MOB
my car isn't ready yet, it's in the shop right now getting fiberglassing the widebody kit on and putting MR2 vents on the rear widebody and 99' M3 fender inserts in front wide fenders, don't know how long i gotta wait, expected time is a month since fiberglassing takes time. plus i gotta get it painted orange and dump a load of gold pearls in it, so whenever i'm ready, i'll snap some pic and show it to the world....i really dont know what the hell am i doing here...
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From: not in winterpeg anymore
Originally posted by Jerk_Racer
Not as bad as a Civic with a set of 18" wheels showing off a set of drum brakes in the rear, but you get the point.
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Not as bad as a Civic with a set of 18" wheels showing off a set of drum brakes in the rear, but you get the point.
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that makes me crack up every time i see that, they usually are all modded out to the **** except the cheap little drums
