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

[DC4Integra98]

^^ main question and...
I've finally saved up some cash to kill the hub caps (members forum pics thread) .
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

[m3ntAL_l2]

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

[GIPONU]

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.

[Lukey]

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.

[EuroDude]

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

[Lukey]

What size tyre is it gonna be?

[DC4Integra98]

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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

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

[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

[DC4Integra98]

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

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

[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.

[DC4Integra98]

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.

Thanks for the info. Very nice clean teg you got
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...

[Lukey]

Thanks for the info. Very nice clean teg you got
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...

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