Rota gt3's 15" or 16"???

Mike Duff - dc2 · 05-23-2009, 06:51 PM

as above. im looking into a set of these at some point but am unsure wether to put 15s or 16s on the car? what you guys think??

robbie_g · 05-23-2009, 07:36 PM

i would go with 15 ''... but thats just me
unless ur gettin bigger brakes lol

jdm 3383 · 05-23-2009, 09:08 PM

15" are best but I always liked the way 16" looks..Anything above 16" affects handling

DedeSIR · 05-23-2009, 09:19 PM

15 = more tire wall, more confort
cheaper tire
better on rought roads

16 = less side wall, better handling
little more expensive tire
looks better to me

The overall weight of the package must be really close.

I think between 15 and 16 it's more a personnal choice...

steveonagle · 05-23-2009, 09:57 PM

i went 15" to 16" and couldnt notice ant diff acceleration wise did notice less wheel spin and better handling due to lower profile tyre

vito-91 · 05-23-2009, 10:14 PM

16' mate looks great plus from feedback handling is better. I think 16's suit ep3,ek's,dc2

Mike Duff - dc2 · 05-24-2009, 12:23 AM

i was just worried about rubbing, handling effects etc. its just i dont know what would look better, a larger wheel to fill the arch or nice wheel 15" standard like the oem wheel. im thinking 16s. i would never go any bigger as i think it makes them look neddy. and problems as your upsetting the geometry

Dino-Spumoni · 05-24-2009, 06:11 AM

Slipstream 15" or 16"?

civic_joe · 05-24-2009, 01:01 PM

15s!! Also the GT3s are really heavy IMO

Mike Duff - dc2 · 05-24-2009, 01:42 PM

6kg per wheel also under the lightweight section lol

i dont care they look good

JDee M · 05-25-2009, 12:21 PM

People saying 16"s = better handling.

Is this simply because of the smaller tire wall? Would 15"s with a smaller/simular size tire wall to that on 16"s handle better?

...Also making the car LOW! lol

05-23-2009, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Duff - dc2 EM1 Owner!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Port Seton, Edinburgh Posts: 127	Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? as above. im looking into a set of these at some point but am unsure wether to put 15s or 16s on the car? what you guys think?? __________________ Give it some tec!!!

05-23-2009, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
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DedeSIR EK9.org Fan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal - Canada Posts: 183	Re: Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? 15 = more tire wall, more confort cheaper tire better on rought roads 16 = less side wall, better handling little more expensive tire looks better to me The overall weight of the package must be really close. I think between 15 and 16 it's more a personnal choice...

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steveonagle EK9.org Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: galway Posts: 313	Re: Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? i went 15" to 16" and couldnt notice ant diff acceleration wise did notice less wheel spin and better handling due to lower profile tyre

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vito-91 Ej9 ViTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 202	Re: Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? 16' mate looks great plus from feedback handling is better. I think 16's suit ep3,ek's,dc2 __________________ My Ej9 Build Up - VSM Civic Jdmtas.com

05-24-2009, 12:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Duff - dc2 EM1 Owner!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Port Seton, Edinburgh Posts: 127	Re: Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? i was just worried about rubbing, handling effects etc. its just i dont know what would look better, a larger wheel to fill the arch or nice wheel 15" standard like the oem wheel. im thinking 16s. i would never go any bigger as i think it makes them look neddy. and problems as your upsetting the geometry __________________ Give it some tec!!!

05-24-2009, 06:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
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05-24-2009, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike Duff - dc2 EM1 Owner!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Port Seton, Edinburgh Posts: 127	Re: Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? 6kg per wheel also under the lightweight section lol i dont care they look good __________________ Give it some tec!!!

05-25-2009, 12:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
JDee M EK9.org Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Rota gt3's 15" or 16"??? People saying 16"s = better handling. Is this simply because of the smaller tire wall? Would 15"s with a smaller/simular size tire wall to that on 16"s handle better? ...Also making the car LOW! lol

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