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Old 06-08-2007 | 08:43 AM
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I'm having a hard time deciding on the size of the rims I'd get...

It'd be either 17 or 18...and I'd lower the car.

The reason why I don't want to go with 18 is because the loss of speed. Heaver and wider rims is not a good look...

At the same time I want it to look well...

What do you think?
Old 06-08-2007 | 11:51 AM
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Well you're not only going to get a loss of speed with a heavier/wider wheel - but also worse gas mileage. Not incredibly worse... but it's a factor.

IF you're going for show, I'd say 18s... if you want a good looking daily driver that's comfortable, I'd say 17s. But that's just me.
Old 06-08-2007 | 12:32 PM
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19's if your not too slammed
Old 06-09-2007 | 06:29 AM
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go with the 18s .. thats what im going to buy once i get the money
Old 06-09-2007 | 06:40 AM
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i would go w/ 18 or 19. If u want speed, maybe go with STi or EVO
Old 06-11-2007 | 07:41 AM
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True...18 inch rims will mess with the gas mileage...
Old 06-14-2007 | 06:11 PM
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17's looks small.. 18 looks perfect

19 is too big.
Old 06-28-2007 | 10:41 AM
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wow @ the poll...that really helped haha.
Old 06-28-2007 | 10:56 AM
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I broke the tie, I say 19s but that wasn't a choice. I currently have 18s and wish I went bigger.
Old 06-29-2007 | 05:48 AM
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19's you loose speed, gas milage. true it looks nice , but if i were you 18's would be ideal.

i have 18x8's they weighed in at 17lbs each


oh and nytlemgr any pics of those hotswaps?
Old 06-29-2007 | 07:23 AM
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18's... i dont think it does much with the gas mileage im still averaging the same as i was when i had the stocks on.
Old 06-29-2007 | 07:35 AM
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i agree, i always think of this, why would they seel optional 18's?? cuz the tc is made for it




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