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caligirl2k · 06-21-2008, 12:14 PM

I think your honda would look sick with some 18" black rims

bmx-guy · 06-21-2008, 06:48 PM

well i am wanting something the same style, the black spokes with the chrome lip

**dre5491** · 06-21-2008, 07:18 PM

16's-17's is where its at man. Anything over 16's the rubber wears out faster. The typical tires on a car last around 60,000 miles. But when you go 17 inches or higher the life of the tire is cut almost in half and last about 32,000. Unless you put alot of money in the tires. Also on your car watch the top control arms in the rear to make sure that the tires wont rub.

Edit: I verified this information with my friend who is a Manager at tire discounters. He's very knowledgeable when it comes to tires, suspensions, and rims.

bmx-guy · 06-21-2008, 08:06 PM

well i work at a tire shop to and i'm pretty aware of all that stuff to, and i really don't wanna go any lower than a 40 series tire

**8695Beaters** · 06-22-2008, 06:37 PM

Paint the wheels you bought. If you have them, you might as well use them.

How long ago did you buy them? Some places will let you return them if they are unused before 30 days.

bmx-guy · 06-23-2008, 08:47 PM

well i got the rims i have now second hand, and i was thinking of getting them re-painted but i can get a set of msr 17's for dirt cheap where i work, so it wouldn't even be worth getting them re-painted, but i will probably use them for my winter rims if i don't sell them fairly quick here

**8695Beaters** · 06-23-2008, 08:58 PM

Make sure you can get snow tires for them first. Tire selection starts to get slimmer once you hit 18".

bmx-guy · 06-23-2008, 11:37 PM

i've already looked into it, i can get some for pretty cheap from work

06-21-2008, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
dre5491 Thats what she said... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio United States Posts: 2,160	16's-17's is where its at man. Anything over 16's the rubber wears out faster. The typical tires on a car last around 60,000 miles. But when you go 17 inches or higher the life of the tire is cut almost in half and last about 32,000. Unless you put alot of money in the tires. Also on your car watch the top control arms in the rear to make sure that the tires wont rub. Edit: I verified this information with my friend who is a Manager at tire discounters. He's very knowledgeable when it comes to tires, suspensions, and rims. __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!! 94' Honda Accord- Sold 98' Dodge Dakota- Sold 98' Eagle Talon Tsi- Selling in the Spring. Project- Honda Soon to Come.

06-22-2008, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
8695Beaters LaY1n D0wN s1K BeATz Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 2,976	Paint the wheels you bought. If you have them, you might as well use them. How long ago did you buy them? Some places will let you return them if they are unused before 30 days. __________________ Project Sil-E: The New Black If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. If you're asking questions, make sure the first is "Have I used Google yet?" Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673

06-23-2008, 08:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
8695Beaters LaY1n D0wN s1K BeATz Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 2,976	Make sure you can get snow tires for them first. Tire selection starts to get slimmer once you hit 18". __________________ Project Sil-E: The New Black If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. If you're asking questions, make sure the first is "Have I used Google yet?" Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673

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06-21-2008, 12:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
caligirl2k July ROTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pasadena, California United States Posts: 410	I think your honda would look sick with some 18" black rims

06-21-2008, 06:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 184	well i am wanting something the same style, the black spokes with the chrome lip

06-21-2008, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 184	well i work at a tire shop to and i'm pretty aware of all that stuff to, and i really don't wanna go any lower than a 40 series tire

06-23-2008, 08:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 184	well i got the rims i have now second hand, and i was thinking of getting them re-painted but i can get a set of msr 17's for dirt cheap where i work, so it wouldn't even be worth getting them re-painted, but i will probably use them for my winter rims if i don't sell them fairly quick here

06-23-2008, 11:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
bmx-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 184	i've already looked into it, i can get some for pretty cheap from work