16s or 17s...what suits better???? [Archive]

LowCoupe

11-03-2005, 09:25 PM

Curious what you guys all think, I'm off to order my new rims on Monday and wonder what you guys reckon is a better suited size for an EK coupe??

I reckon 16s look a little better, but maybe a bit small...dunno:rolleyes:

Just 2 pics below of examples on blue coupes..let me iknwo what you reckons:confused:

16inch rims

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTU3NzY3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

17 inch rims

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTU3NzEwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Thanks
Michael

|N|

11-03-2005, 09:51 PM

17 looks better... but i would say 16... mainly to get a balance btn looks and performance...

sheepo

11-03-2005, 09:55 PM

agree with |N| .... 16 would be my choice... 17 is nice though

Setanta

11-03-2005, 10:27 PM

16s

jackosimm

11-03-2005, 10:33 PM

17's i reckon mate:thumbsup:

[[d a n n y]]

11-03-2005, 10:49 PM

15" is the way to go

Kandy

11-03-2005, 11:45 PM

17s!!
Who cares if the car doesn't take off as well, more time for people to admire ;)

Oh and the pictures you posted aren't fair, the rims on the 16s look much better then the 17s!

stephen8512

12-03-2005, 12:43 AM

my mate put 18's HP design gold rims on his EM1 and i must admit it looks hot.....
if it were me, i'd go the 17's but tahts personal taste.

|N|

12-03-2005, 12:43 AM

]']15" is the way to go

shut up u nissian boy.... 15" s not in his option

LowCoupe

12-03-2005, 01:20 AM

haha, yeah 15s is only 1 inch up.....not worth doing from stock

17s is a preferred option, 16s would be ok though

Stephen, just got rid of 18s, not going back to that!

aimre

12-03-2005, 10:18 PM

i got 15s :):)

rAySiR

12-03-2005, 10:23 PM

i got 15s :):)

can't wait to see ur car dudes!!!

but imo i'd go either 15's or 16's.... but since 15's isn't an option... i gues 16's... the medium between looks and "performance"

all to their own....

nobbs

12-03-2005, 11:43 PM

LowCoupe

12-03-2005, 11:57 PM

are u ever, every goin to track race ur car?...if not id go the 17s, i rekn thats a good size for street use, although 16s will be more comfy...i rekn u will regret buying 16s if ur not 100% into performance...

I agree totally, about not being 100% happy with 16s....no never going to track it....its my daily, got another car for racin'

But anyway, kinda irrelevant now...ordered my new 17s today:D....should be all complete with the new look done by this time next week, will get some pics up!!

luzinit

13-03-2005, 01:04 AM

get 17" dude if u aint too worried about performance and want a nice cruiser, ie, like nobbs car, it looks very nice!!! but my personal preference would be 16"

Alpine

13-03-2005, 09:33 AM

But anyway, kinda irrelevant now...ordered my new 17s today:D....should be all complete with the new look done by this time next week, will get some pics up!!

Looking forward to it!

02ZZI

13-03-2005, 01:13 PM

i love the feel of my 16's. Awesome for cornering

mikes94

13-03-2005, 01:20 PM

I would've initially said 17s look better but 16s are better performance wise.
Looking at the pics you posted ... I actually now think the 16s look better. Maybe it's the style, but the 17s to me look oversized for the car.
What size is on the EK in the pic (they look like a good size to me)?

Mike

kez13

13-03-2005, 03:39 PM

Definately the 17"s.....more to look at. There's not THAT much difference in the performance anyway! :)

temeike

13-03-2005, 03:55 PM

16' man.... nice wheel?? how much did u get it for?

crispy

13-03-2005, 07:40 PM

I am a fan of big wheels but i think 16" would suit an ek coupe way better... give it a better racy look and a racy feel... go the 16"s

LowCoupe

13-03-2005, 09:59 PM

too late, I didn't buy either of those styles, they are just size examples!!!

16s would've been a little better suited to the look, but 17s are a good size for me.....so i got them, thanks for all the advice and opinions!

egSi

13-03-2005, 10:04 PM

15s or 14s only :thumbsup:

panda[cRx]

13-03-2005, 11:25 PM

]']15" is the way to go

yep 15s:thumbsup:

i wish i saw the light before i got my 17's:o

LowCoupe

14-03-2005, 05:56 PM

14s are stock....to small, 15s are just a bit small for EK i think....on an EG hatch, dumped they look good....but not EK coupe when 14s are standard

egSi

14-03-2005, 06:05 PM

man y r u askin then if 14s r too small?? shit man u asked ppls opinions, sounds like ur gettin 17s to me...

why dont u do someting different in qld, get nice light 15s and enjoy the better acceleration u get. just for looks = :thumbdwn:

LowCoupe

14-03-2005, 06:16 PM

if you read my topic question, it says 16s or 17s...never mentioned 14s dude!!!!

I was considering 16s....but in the end they are just that bit small.....I gotta think resale too, not many people want 16s etc, so as far as selling the car goes, 17s would be better.....

16s would look better, i reckon, but 17s won't look BAD....i don't think anyway....14s or 15s would!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LowCoupe

14-03-2005, 06:20 PM

get nice light 15s and enjoy the better acceleration u get. just for looks = :thumbdwn:

I don't need acceleration, its my daily shitter....I'll get in my 10sec R100 if i want to feel the force!!!

so yeah it will be just for looks actually:thumbsup:

egSi

14-03-2005, 06:48 PM

ok i understand ur reasoning.

LowCoupe

14-03-2005, 06:52 PM

:D sick

nobbs

14-03-2005, 07:07 PM

so what wheels did u end getting/ordering?

post pics when u get them...

panda[cRx]

14-03-2005, 07:16 PM

15 inch rota sliptsreams *drools*

LowCoupe

14-03-2005, 10:45 PM

They are a copy of Racing Hart CP-035s, dark gunmetal centre, machined/polished lip, should look really good!

rAySiR

14-03-2005, 11:37 PM

']15 inch rota sliptsreams *drools*

in bronze...????
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/raysir/twilight%20cruise/P3130302.jpg

yummmm.....
:D

LowCoupe

15-03-2005, 05:46 PM

they aren't what i thought were CP-035s....

http://www.1010tires.com/images/wheels/racinghart_cp035_gold_larg.jpg

Theses are the style I got, which are CP-035s, according to RacingHart.com, but a copy, with a dark gunmetal centre and machined lip:D

LowCoupe

15-03-2005, 05:49 PM

ooooops sorry, i just read that last post, you weren't refering to CP-035s.....duh!

BlueSiR

15-03-2005, 07:08 PM

17's for looks, 16 for performance. such a nice clean car

Macros

15-03-2005, 07:09 PM

16's for looks and performance

CVCGRL

30-07-2005, 10:36 AM

17's look better, but thats just my taste. I have 18's.

shurman

30-07-2005, 12:01 PM

i have 19's on my ek coupe... looks mint... it rubs just a lil bit on full lock... but if a want looks 19's will fit on coupes...

_CiVIC_

30-07-2005, 12:07 PM

i have 17s and it rubs around most corners.. pretty heavily too.. =/ i may need to roll my guards, and get the front shocks tested, they may be gone already..

post some pics of your car with the 17s on it man

Mikeyas

30-07-2005, 01:14 PM

tyre costs might be a plus. 16" = cheaper tyre *generally :rolleyes:

CIVIX

30-07-2005, 03:01 PM

17's all the way...BTW are there any pics, considering this is an old thread?? Or am I missing something??