Are 17" Rims too big for a DC4? + more questions

^^ main question and...
I've finally saved up some cash to kill the hub caps (members forum pics thread) :thumbsup:.
Today I went to "Motorsport Wheels & Tyres" (In Melb) and saw a good set of 17" wheels with Kumho tyres fitted/balanced for $900
See here, a few examples
http://www.mswt.com.au/products_clos...LS&part_no=207
http://www.mswt.com.au/products_clos...LS&part_no=211
http://www.mswt.com.au/search_advanc...ID=85&RimSize=

Just wondering whether these prices for these type of rims are reasonable and whether there are any other places that might sell for cheaper.

Cheers

wot u pay is wot u get.

$900 for 17s with tyers IS cheap.
personaly i dnt think 17s r too big for tegs as long as u hav the right height.

but depends on the rims ur gettin, it will effect ur handeling aswell. i had an old set of 17s on my car be4 and the handeling felt shit/hevy as. but with the new set of 17s ive got on i cant feel the difference with the stock ones

nno they arent too big.
i have 16's atm
i'm currently saving up for 17's cos the 16's looks small on my car.

I got 17s on mine and its lowered roughly 1inch to 1.5inch all the way around, when I have a car full of people the tyres scrub on the guard when turning nearly every corner.

Thats very cheap, but the tyres are crap. I would get the rims only, then buy decent Pirelli/Yoko/Dunlop tyres

What size tyre is it gonna be?

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Originally Posted by m3ntAL_l2

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i had an old set of 17s on my car be4 and the handeling felt shit/hevy as. but with the new set of 17s ive got on i cant feel the difference with the stock ones

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This is what I am personally worried about.
Will double check the tyre size and quality when I head there tomorrow =)

Also, do you think lowering the car after putting new bigger wheels/tyres is a must?
To Lukey: Can I get a pic of your Integra :D

if not ur car will just look funny..... its up to u. not a muSt.


the handeling will b different depends on the weight of the rims...
should run 205/40/17 on ur teg

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Originally Posted by m3ntAL_l2

if not ur car will just look funny..... its up to u. not a muSt.


the handeling will b different depends on the weight of the rims...
should run 205/40/17 on ur teg

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Thats what I thought, might be very funny looking...
Thanks for the recommended tyre size :)

Btw, can anyone give me a approximate price for lowering. Looks like more $$$ needs to be spent :(

Here is a few pics of mine.

http://i18.tinypic.com/6q0s36s.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/6khv76r.jpg

I got mine lowered and new shockers put in for about 400 bucks, but i only got my springs chopped coz im a cheap bastard, im sure if you got tougher springs or coilovers you wouldnt have the problem i do of scrubbing.

I got 215/40ZR17 Toyo Tranpath SW tyres, so having the wider rims and tyres would also be another cause to the scrubbing.

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Originally Posted by Lukey

Here is a few pics of mine.

http://i18.tinypic.com/6q0s36s.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/6khv76r.jpg

I got mine lowered and new shockers put in for about 400 bucks, but i only got my springs chopped coz im a cheap bastard, im sure if you got tougher springs or coilovers you wouldnt have the problem i do of scrubbing.

I got 215/40ZR17 Toyo Tranpath SW tyres, so having the wider rims and tyres would also be another cause to the scrubbing.

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Thanks for the info. Very nice clean teg you got :thumbsup:
Now does anyone have any pics of 17" rims on a teg with stock height to make a comparison?
I know I'm quite demanding, question after question... :p

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Originally Posted by DC4Integra98

Thanks for the info. Very nice clean teg you got :thumbsup:
Now does anyone have any pics of 17" rims on a teg with stock height to make a comparison?
I know I'm quite demanding, question after question... :p

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I got some at stock height, Ive taken photos after I basically changed everything on the car.

http://i18.tinypic.com/8c2ev83.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/7w7w51f.jpg