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HELP! 17's or 18's Pros and Cons?

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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Default HELP! 17's or 18's Pros and Cons?

I wanted to get rims for my S, but I'm not to sure what size would be best and if it were to rub or not etc. Supertech has helped me out so far, but if anyone has any suggestions or pictures of their S with rims please share. I was leaning more towards Volk, Advan, and Work. SHOW OFF YOUR RIMS AND POST PICS!! Thanks
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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not on your list, but
18" ssr gt-3s with s03s, dropped on eibachs



pros:
just look at 'em!!
lotsa compliments

cons:
they do weigh more, but i cant tell from driving it
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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From what everything I've read on this subject the better (optimum) size for the S is the 17" wheel. I think a lot of owners put 18's on them mainly for the look.
Plus 17" wheels and tires are obviously less expensive.

For what it's worth here's a quote in this description:
http://www.aj-racing.com/catalog/product.p...40&cat=6&page=1
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 06:33 AM
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moving to wheels and tires....
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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17's look waaayyyy better on most Hondas...especially the S2000. I used to own an RSX Type S and first bought 18's for it, but then realized that they looked TOO big and didn't fit the car at all. I was also unhappy with the way they handled. So I changed to Work Emotion CR's in 17's. They looked much more sporty and aggressive, the car handled better and they were also lighter. I think the same holds true for the s2k. I would never get bigger than 17's. Plus the larger the wheel, a more pronounced fender gap is noticeable ...unless you drop the car excessively...go with 17's.

ps. Advan, Volk, Work are all mainly racing wheels and they look better in racing wheel sizes.
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