what rim size is the best

[jeramey513]

I was wondering i have a 93 accord tenth aniversary have the 15 inch stock wheels on it but would like aftermarket rims but i really dont like the roller skate look. So i was thinking of buying a set of 15 inch aftermarket wheels and that way i could lower it and not have tire rub issues and still be able to afford tires. What is the real advantage to bigger rims better handeling but dont they have a tendancy to slow you down? I dont know I am just wondring what are your thought guys.

[PalmerCB7]

I was wondering i have a 93 accord tenth aniversary have the 15 inch stock wheels on it but would like aftermarket rims but i really dont like the roller skate look. So i was thinking of buying a set of 15 inch aftermarket wheels and that way i could lower it and not have tire rub issues and still be able to afford tires. What is the real advantage to bigger rims better handeling but dont they have a tendancy to slow you down? I dont know I am just wondring what are your thought guys.

sounds like a 16" would be your best bet

[deevergote]

16" is generally regarded as the best size for handling and looks. 15" aftermarket rims often look small, unless you go for an oldschool look. 16" tires aren't much cheaper than 17", though... so if tire price is a major concern, smaller is better.

Rubbing issues are due more to offset and width than diameter. The overall diameter of the wheel and tire should remain the same regardless of rim size. If you don't want to rub, be sure to get a proper offset, and wheels that aren't crazy wide. Offset around 42, and a width of 7" or less works well. I have 42 offset and 7.5", lowered a little over 2". I've had some rubbing on the splash guards in my wheel wells.

[cb9wagon]

i got 17s with 215/45/17. 35mm offset. they work great no rubbing until i lowered it too much but i brought it back up and no problem. i think i lowered it 2 inches with no issues, rubbing or alignment

[deevergote]

My rubbing was only when I turned really sharply.

And no alignment? Do you like buying tires?

[Memphis]

i got 17s with a 3 inch drop and my car rides pretty smooth

[jeramey513]

I appreciate all of your guys advice but I think 16 would be the biggest I would go. Unless I find a great deal on some 17 inch rims but i know what you mean when you say 15 inchers look a little small.

[ilovemycb7]

16x9 is the best size. But not for an accord...

[accord si]

I was wondering i have a 93 accord tenth aniversary have the 15 inch stock wheels on it but would like aftermarket rims but i really dont like the roller skate look. So i was thinking of buying a set of 15 inch aftermarket wheels and that way i could lower it and not have tire rub issues and still be able to afford tires. What is the real advantage to bigger rims better handeling but dont they have a tendancy to slow you down? I dont know I am just wondring what are your thought guys.

a 15 is great if you are lowering the car tight to the ground. and a great drag wheel size. 18 and 19 are great for a tuck. if you wanna go that big. next to size is weight. light weight wheels are the key to success. for alil extra moneny its worth it. depending on road condition aka pot holes, i light weight wheel will not take to much abuse.

[kouzie]

16.........

[JunyAccord]

i think 16's are cool. But i do prefer aftermarket 15's also. Like deev said, offset is just as important as size.

[JDM_H22_SLEEPER]

I have 15" wheels, altho I would like to drop it soon. They're aftermarket, not the best ones out there, but I got them with a tire/wheel combo package. So I'm stuck with these until I can afford to get better ones

My CB7:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=124470

[Zenzanon]

16s look good, 17s at the biggest.

[C91BLX7]

16"s.

17"s look good too but they make the stock brakes look wimpy.

[92-cb7]

15"s imo