would 17''s be too big for stock b18a1

[Chriskoss]

Would 17's be too big for a stock 1.8l b18a1? No work done to it besides exhaust.. I dont wanna be buyin rims to figure out my cars engine is to weak for them and will have to sell them again..
cheers

[T-onedc2]

Well imo 17's are to big for any Integra before DC5, depending on the weight you will probably notice slower acceleration and slower braking.

[Chriskoss]

Yeah but then again... 16's are only 1 inch smaller than 17's and considered fine.. so I dont really get it. And 15's only 2 inch smaller lol.. I've got 14's now so whats the point going 15's if its 1 inch larger

[T-onedc2]

Depends what you want from the car really. If it's performance, every bit of weight makes a difference.

[Timmy_B]

the most i would go is from a 14" to a 16" but still 15"s looks so hot on the older integras. with a drop that is.

Hey Chris im buing 17"s for the dc5 in a few weeks.

[mooshie]

depends on the rims too. the rubber can weigh as much as the metal in some cases. As one gets bigger, the other gets smaller and it all evens out. My 17s with rubber are 1.5kg lighter than my standard Honda alloys with rubber and they are not a particularly special rim.

I would only go 16s however just cos i reckon they look better on an otherwise externally standard car.

[Chriskoss]

Yeah I guess thats true mooshie, thanks for putting it into perspective
Timmy what rims you gettin for the teg?

[Timmy_B]

thats a surprise.. you will have to wait and see. lol

[Chriskoss]

same goes for u and my rims:P

[Ashwee]

They'll be fine.

[Chriskoss]

Think im gettin 16's to play it on the safe side

[Ashwee]

An inch less of wheel isn't going to make much difference. It WILL feel sluggish for a while, but its just the extra weight of the wheels. Its not going to slow you down dramatically. I have a stock b18a1 and 17's, I'm speaking from experience here. Go 16's if you want to stay legal.

[rbk_212]

your not even gonna feel it the difference

i had 17s on my dc2, from 15inch stockies

its not that dramatic, just dont get massive chromie peices of crap and itll be fine

its not a race car

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its not a race car

Sums it up.

If you're not racing, as long as it's legal who gives a shit how slow it is. If your braking suffers to the point of being dangerous (highly unlikely) then upgrade them afterwards.

[Chriskoss]

An inch less of wheel isn't going to make much difference. It WILL feel sluggish for a while, but its just the extra weight of the wheels. Its not going to slow you down dramatically. I have a stock b18a1 and 17's, I'm speaking from experience here. Go 16's if you want to stay legal.

which was my point at the start but ppl like omfg no 15's 16's maxxx but i didnt get this lol

[rbk_212]

the difference youll feel will be in the tire not the rim

bigger wheels means the tire has a smaller sidewall which means they're more responsive and the steering might feel abit heavier

as i said, on a street car, the weight of the rim will not have any real world difference (and if you get good light alloys you may actually reduce the overall weight)

[Ashwee]

The main point is. If you want 17s, get 17s. The car will pull them FINE.

If you want to be legal. Get 16s. Screw the weight.

[Chriskoss]

Got some 16's of Totti (cheers dude). They pretty good! I think im lucky i didnt get 17's.. the 16's fill the gaurds pretty damn good lol cuz of my suspension..
Car pulls fine.. even though the 14's even with high profile tyres still weighed less than low profiles with 16's.. but it wasnt that big of a difference (maybe 2-4kgs each wheel).
Now to take them all off again and paint them white lol
heres a quik pick in the dark after going 4 a drive testing it out
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/chriskoss/Image023.jpg

[rbk_212]

they look sweet man good choice and im glad the performance aspect worked out too.

what tires have you got on there? how much did you pay for them?

[Chriskoss]

Ill post better pics soon.. when its light lol.

That wheel is the worst of the gutter rash (obviously I bought em 2nd hand)

I think they're firestone tyres? 205/40/16's.. they actually feel alot better 2 drive than the 14's.. i know its wierd but the 14's tyres where so chunky.. these 16's fit my da9 so well

I paid 350 for the 4 wheels and tyres.. 2 front tyres are brand new... 2 rear are like 80%
Good deal eh.. just gotta paint them.. what colour you think? Im thinkin either bronze or white..

[Timmy_B]

Nice Chriskoss. dude cant wait to see em..

I guess its only fair that i tell you what i looking at buying..
Tenzo R DC5 Bronze wheels. : ) should have em b4 next meet.

[rbk_212]

charcoal wheels :D

[Chriskoss]

Eww charcoal.. I painted my stockie 14's gloss black and tbh dont like the look of black with black tyres unless there is something to break it up like a polished lip or something.. but I will post up some big pics once I get off my ass and paint them white or bronze...

timmy if i paint em bronze you cant buy ur wheelz! Jk'z man haha

p.s those tenzo r's look ultim8 sex! get them asap so I can drool lol

Poll - Paint my el cheapo rims bronze or white?

[rbk_212]

white = 1

[Rehaan Khan]

well 15' and lowered scrapes everywhere...well as said above whether u want performance or how sexy it looks lol...i'd say 15'...

[VTECMACHINE]

Sums it up.

If you're not racing, as long as it's legal who gives a shit how slow it is.

14 --> 16" only then. 2" up in size is legal, anthing more than that is illegal, and not smart IMO. 17's and higher on a DC2, and the car handles like shit - even on the street.