Acura Forum - Acura World.com - View Single Post

Slynky · 05-02-08, 10:07 PM

NOW, Kev seems to be convinced I need to stay with 17 to keep looks. I agree 17 looks good.

But...16 doesn't look a whole lot different. AND, considering the disputed weight of stock wheels 17 or 20, the need for 16 (and the lower weight) is worth the extra gain (considering the loss of a bit of looks).

(maybe)

So, here is where I'm sitting now:

I'd like to get a set of 16 @ 7.5 width. I'm thinking if I can spin the 17/7 inch tires now (in 1st and 2nd), the 16s will spin even easier so I need extra rubber on the road to give a bit of extra grip.

To go along with this, I think I'm about sold on the Eibach Sport springs and the anti-roll bars. This will give an OK daily ride with a bit of stiffness. Having the tires on the 16 will minimize that a bit. (besides, Dean runs 16s).

SO...now I need to settle on a wheel.

So far, this is leading the race:

Details of Motegi Traklite 1.0:Gun Metal with Machined Lip:16x7 Wheels at Street Dreams

Problem, it's only 7 wide. 12 pounds ain't bad. (BTW, Dean, I looked up your wheels...

! $3,000 ?!?!)

Anyway, I really like this wheel BUT I'd like to see it in person somehow. The gun-metal (or as another site lists it...anthracite) might be too "grayish".

Finding a wheel that's 16 @ 7.5 and 12 pounds (or less) AND silver on the lip and gun-metal on the inside is really tough!

Here is a closeup:

05-02-08, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slynky AW resident 'old fart' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McDonough, GA Age: 57 Posts: 11,161 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 RSX-S Car 2: '06 RSX (wife's) Car 3: '89 CRX (sold)	OK...working on wheels again: NOW, Kev seems to be convinced I need to stay with 17 to keep looks. I agree 17 looks good. But...16 doesn't look a whole lot different. AND, considering the disputed weight of stock wheels 17 or 20, the need for 16 (and the lower weight) is worth the extra gain (considering the loss of a bit of looks). (maybe) So, here is where I'm sitting now: I'd like to get a set of 16 @ 7.5 width. I'm thinking if I can spin the 17/7 inch tires now (in 1st and 2nd), the 16s will spin even easier so I need extra rubber on the road to give a bit of extra grip. To go along with this, I think I'm about sold on the Eibach Sport springs and the anti-roll bars. This will give an OK daily ride with a bit of stiffness. Having the tires on the 16 will minimize that a bit. (besides, Dean runs 16s). SO...now I need to settle on a wheel. So far, this is leading the race: Details of Motegi Traklite 1.0:Gun Metal with Machined Lip:16x7 Wheels at Street Dreams Problem, it's only 7 wide. 12 pounds ain't bad. (BTW, Dean, I looked up your wheels... ! $3,000 ?!?!) Anyway, I really like this wheel BUT I'd like to see it in person somehow. The gun-metal (or as another site lists it...anthracite) might be too "grayish". Finding a wheel that's 16 @ 7.5 and 12 pounds (or less) AND silver on the lip and gun-metal on the inside is really tough! Here is a closeup: Attached Images __________________ *Appearance* Mods: G2 (red) caliper paint; 20%/32% charcoal window-tint; Acura A-spec front/side/rear body-kit; A-spec high wing; 5-Zigen FN01R-C Gloss Black (17X7) wheels; JDM rear wiper plug *Performance* Mods: Injen CAI; Eibach Pro Kit springs; Progress f/r anti-sway bars _____________________________________________ CHRISTIAN, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ in so far as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin. (Ambrose Bierce)

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Acura Forum - Acura World.com Advertisement