Imhotep
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I'm thinking about getting some new wheels for my Si Coupe. What are some general suggestions? I'm also not trying to spend insane amounts of money on wheels either.
Wheel Suggestions?
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Great questions. Yes, give us a little direction and Im sure people will have some suggestions for you.
What's your budget mostly? $1k? $2k? Does the cost include new tires as well? Or do you have separate budget for new tires?
What's your budget mostly? $1k? $2k? Does the cost include new tires as well? Or do you have separate budget for new tires?
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Imhotep
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Sorry guys. I think 17 is a good size. I don't like big wheels. I don't mind using the same tires but I'm not opposed to wider wheels as long as they fit. I do not want to stance the car. I have to get up a few steep driveways including my own when I get home. As low as yours is, maybe a tad bit higher. Right at the tire.
Also, I think $1,500 is my max with wheels and tires. Maybe 2k if I get a good deal.
Also, I think $1,500 is my max with wheels and tires. Maybe 2k if I get a good deal.
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Imhotep
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I REALLY like this wheel style on the Civic Si's.
Dutchmaster
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when you say, you dont wanna "stance" the car.. does that mean your opposed to lowering your car at all?
Michal006
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With staggered wheels you need to be really low with mild camber, stretched tires to make your car look good and low profile tires as well. Not worth it all the hassle IMO. Those ESR wheels are $700 brand new shipped pretty sure they are reps. I would avoid fake wheels. If your max budget is $1500 then you should be looming at Enkei or OZ wheels. You can get a nice set for $1000 and spend $500 on tires.
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Imhotep
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I am not opposed to lowering. Just not tucking.
Uesuri
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Volk TE37 are pretty nice in 17x8.
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They run around $750 per wheel in that size.
gotmail
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gram lights at $1250 17x9
Uesuri
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Seems a little pricy for a full set. Maybe have to resort to a used set?
Michal006
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Yeah they are expensive and I think you have to order them from Japan if I'm not mistaken.
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Most volk/rays wheels run that or more per wheel.
pretty awesome vid showing the process of their manufacturing
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEq8C5ZIezY
pretty awesome vid showing the process of their manufacturing
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEq8C5ZIezY