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Old 08-18-09, 01:40 PM
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what size wheels look good on an fc... im thinking 17 or 18? and how low should the car be for these wheels to look good on it?
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whatever ride height and wheel size you are comfortable with.
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whatever size you like.
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Wheels should be something that you really like. There are some good threads in the 2nd Gen Pics section for reference.
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some will tell you 18-19 and as low as you can go.

I like 18s, with a mild drop so that the car is still driveable, but 17s do look good as well but you may want to go a liiitle lower with them
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17s with some lippage looks best, IMO.
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17s with proper offset FTW!
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17, 18 stagger with major lip, offset.
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I think 16s look the best overall, maybe 17s for more of a street tuner look. I think 18s look like ricer crap in most cases. A good street drop is 3/4" to 1" from stock.
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def 16s. i went with 17s and they look a bit big.
maybe i'm still getting used to them...
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i had the same thinking before I got 18s, the right rim will look good on the car.
I will admit though that 17s are probably the best all around choice.
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