what size??

[eleo]

I would like to know which rim size is ideal for my civic ek.I'm interested in work emotion cx-7 wheels.My suspension is a tein coilover kit if it helps.

 

[DV8]

15" For performance and handling, 16" for looks

 

[eleo]

really?I was thinking of 17''.

 

[way2fastforu]

15's all the way....17's will slow it down an make it handle crap!

 

[shooter mcgavan]

15s only way.

 

[eleo]

ok.You changed my mind.And what about the tire size either on the 15s or 16s?

 

[shooter mcgavan]

ek9s come with 195/55 r15 from factory.i have standard suspension thats what i use.if you are very low maybe youd require 195/50 r15.

 

[Anto-EK9]

I have 195/50/R15 on mine, 55 profile looks too big I think. 50's FTW

 

[eleo]

what about 205-45-16?

 

[DV8]

what about 205-45-16?

Thats what I use on mine :

IIRC that makes it around about the same OD as the standard size...

 

[civicek9]

hi, i have 205/40/16 for every day use, but in hillclimb it is 15..

 

[RagingAngel]

15's all the way....17's will slow it down an make it handle crap!

slow it down yes...but handle like crap? why?

 

[Joshm88]

slow it down yes...but handle like crap? why?

Something I haven't understood why people say either....surely there is a bigger surface area too for more grip? Hence why touring cars/racing cars etc all use large wheels?

 

[blinx9900]

slow it down yes...but handle like crap? why?

i was thinking the same thing...

also i think some wheels do look good in 17" on ek but not many, most look great in 16" and 15" i often wish i had gotten 16 instead of 15 but i have loads more tire options in 15x7...

 

[Joshm88]

i was thinking the same thing...

also i think some wheels do look good in 17" on ek but not many, most look great in 16" and 15"

Agreed

I think 15s look good on the hatchbacks, and most 16s, but only rarely 17s look good! For coupe's though it has to 16s in my opinion, some 17s can look ok but again only rarely, but 15s look a little too small!