Best Wheel Size for Coupes?

PHX_Civic · 05-15-2008, 01:07 AM

Hey guys i would just like to know what wheel size looks better. 17's or 18's?

SIchodelic · 05-15-2008, 01:45 AM

i think 18s look better, but that doesnt mean they're better for performance

24boosted · 05-15-2008, 02:11 AM

18s look better, lightweight 17s for perf.

***Jamo_FG*** · 05-15-2008, 03:29 AM

way i see it, 18s for r18...better looks....17s for si...better perf.

***07mugencivic*** · 05-15-2008, 03:31 AM

i love my 18 on my SI

ascendotuum · 05-15-2008, 09:21 AM

It's really just personal opinion. There are so many wheel picture threads around I'm sure you can decide what you like by looking there.

***Spencer@tirerack*** · 05-15-2008, 10:03 AM

yea, personally, I love the 17s. 18's look better, but for me, the 17" is a perfect blend

***nycclaye*** · 05-15-2008, 10:14 AM

I love my 18's and I love the performance aspect. mine weigh 17.5 lbs and I have a bigger contact patch than the 17's.

20strong · 05-15-2008, 10:17 AM

I love some 18's

ff_29 · 05-15-2008, 11:23 AM

18 looks a bit big for the coupe imo because of how small the rear brake/rotor setup is. If we had bigger discs in the back, it'd be a nice option.

CivicSi907 · 05-15-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ff_29

18 looks a bit big for the coupe imo because of how small the rear brake/rotor setup is. If we had bigger discs in the back, it'd be a nice option.

than go with aftermarket discs in the back!

18's look never too big. 19's are the last acceptable limit

***eXe*** · 05-15-2008, 12:30 PM

I like my 17s but wish at times I had 18s because we have so much space in our rear

MobiusTech · 05-15-2008, 12:56 PM

get the biggest brake rotors and get the smallest lightest rims..... 'nuff said

24boosted · 05-16-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20strong

I love some 18's

Mines better.

1chin3s3_b0i · 05-16-2008, 12:58 AM

17's > performance
18's > looks
19's > strictly looks

No.11 · 05-16-2008, 02:18 AM

how much more do the 18 in. weigh than the 17 in. HFPs?

***Spencer@tirerack*** · 05-16-2008, 10:35 AM

depends on the specific wheel. honestly, either way you dont really lose...it all depends on your perspective. people will go back and forth all day on which size is better, but there are def advantages to each

***maximus20895*** · 05-16-2008, 08:06 PM

it's a simple matter of what do you prefer more of. If performance go with 17's and if looks go with 18's. It is as simple as that

Josurf808 · 05-16-2008, 08:34 PM

24's

....haha j/k stick with lightweight 17's man.

05-15-2008, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
PHX_Civic Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Age: 15 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Best Wheel Size for Coupes? Hey guys i would just like to know what wheel size looks better. 17's or 18's?

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*Jamo_FG* Skunk2 Airlines Memb #116 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Posts: 608 Jamo iTrader: 0 / 0%	way i see it, 18s for r18...better looks....17s for si...better perf. __________________

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*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 70,633 Tony iTrader: 4 / 100%	i love my 18 on my SI __________________

05-15-2008, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Spencer@tirerack* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea, personally, I love the 17s. 18's look better, but for me, the 17" is a perfect blend __________________ Spencer@tirerack.com 1-877-522-8473 x690 Remember to reference my name on Tirerack online orders Use the link below to support the forum! http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp

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*nycclaye* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA and Cols, OH Age: 25 Posts: 2,400 Nick iTrader: 1 / 100%	I love my 18's and I love the performance aspect. mine weigh 17.5 lbs and I have a bigger contact patch than the 17's. __________________ *I WIN YOU LOSE* *My monster* http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/intro...uild-pics.html

05-15-2008, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
SIchodelic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 22 Posts: 874 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i think 18s look better, but that doesnt mean they're better for performance

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24boosted Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 903 iTrader: 0 / 0%	18s look better, lightweight 17s for perf.

05-15-2008, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
ascendotuum Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Age: 23 Posts: 23 Jeremy iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's really just personal opinion. There are so many wheel picture threads around I'm sure you can decide what you like by looking there.

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20strong Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 2,287 Marcus iTrader: 0 / 0%	I love some 18's

05-15-2008, 11:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
ff_29 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vaughan, Ontario Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 / 0%	18 looks a bit big for the coupe imo because of how small the rear brake/rotor setup is. If we had bigger discs in the back, it'd be a nice option.

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MobiusTech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Age: 22 Posts: 1,089 Robert Santiago iTrader: 0 / 0%	get the biggest brake rotors and get the smallest lightest rims..... 'nuff said

05-16-2008, 12:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
1chin3s3_b0i Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Vancouver Age: 22 Posts: 9,370 Michael iTrader: 2 / 100%	17's > performance 18's > looks 19's > strictly looks

05-16-2008, 02:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
No.11 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 226 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how much more do the 18 in. weigh than the 17 in. HFPs?

05-16-2008, 10:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
*Spencer@tirerack* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 / 0%	depends on the specific wheel. honestly, either way you dont really lose...it all depends on your perspective. people will go back and forth all day on which size is better, but there are def advantages to each __________________ Spencer@tirerack.com 1-877-522-8473 x690 Remember to reference my name on Tirerack online orders Use the link below to support the forum! http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp

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*maximus20895* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 19 Posts: 1,488 Max iTrader: 0 / 0%	it's a simple matter of what do you prefer more of. If performance go with 17's and if looks go with 18's. It is as simple as that __________________ P2R TBS/TBGs / Fujita SRI / Skunk2 10th Anv. Knob/Radiator Cap StrutKing DP Cover / JDM Dipstick / Cleared Head/Tails / Auger Boot My Car Build Thread - Amilia

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