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Originally Posted by Tx_Phantom,Apr 20 2005, 12:36 PM
There's nothing wrong with those - they are identical to every other 02/03 out there with stock rims, including mine. I think they're better than the stock 17's on the 04/05 models to be honest.
Do yourself a favor and prevent theft/vandalism - keep the rims stock.
Tx_Phantom
i agree, i like mine better than the new 17"s also. I plan on keeping mine on there. you just need the oem spoiler in the back and youll be good to go.
If you do decide to go with the 18" do yourself a favor and stay far, far away from Racing Hart. I have some video of rims as I received them directly from Racing Hart that will make you want to cry.
They did finally take them back but it cost hundreds of dollars and several months to satisfy them
Did you buy RH rims or Racing Hart rims? The real-deal version known as Racing Hart mainly comes in forged and the quality should be pretty much up there.
I don't care for the early model wheels - they remind me of the older Prelude wheels...I like the OEM 17" much better. When I went with aftermarket wheels for my street tires (had to use the stocks for autocross), I also went with 17" but had to take 7" fronts and 8" rears, as well as the offset being considerably different (which is why I couldn't run these lighter-weight aftermarket wheels for stock class in autocross). I also spent less than half what a 2nd set of OEMs would have cost (back in January '04, the dealer was still pretty much the only place to get them).
I bought Racing Hart and was dealing with DAZZ direct since they were not helping, and would hardly talk to the supplier I ordered thru.
They outsource their barrels and they had absolutely no padding or crush room in their packing. EVERY SET came flat spotted from being beat up by UPS and EVERY SET came with warped barrels.
I have video of the tires being spun on a machine that is literally heartbreaking.
I bought a new set of OEM 17" rims & tires from the train wrecked new 04s because I was despaired of finding good 16" tires with the proper real sizes near what the SO2s were only to find out about the Hankooks later.
They have never been on my car.
If the Hankooks turn out to be as good as first impressions I might consider selling the 04 rims & tires.
It won't happen today or maybe even this month. I have good tires on the 16" rims so I want to get some more feedback before I commit, but it that interests you you could come by and put them on one side of your car and see how they would look. I am in Richardson
Originally Posted by David b,Apr 21 2005, 10:49 AM
I bought a new set of OEM 17" rims & tires from the train wrecked new 04s because I was despaired of finding good 16" tires with the proper real sizes near what the SO2s were only to find out about the Hankooks later.
They have never been on my car.
If the Hankooks turn out to be as good as first impressions I might consider selling the 04 rims & tires.
It won't happen today or maybe even this month. I have good tires on the 16" rims so I want to get some more feedback before I commit, but it that interests you you could come by and put them on one side of your car and see how they would look. I am in Richardson
I'm really looking for 18's.. but after I get my rims I will contact you about the tires you PM'd be about.
