15s or 16s HELP


scbromley

scbromley

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Hi all i am sure this has been asked before but wanted some advice on what size wheels to buy for my ej9.
I am planning coilovers in the future so will be lowering it.
Performance is not a big issue so its more the aesthetics.
I am thinking of buying some GT3s in black with silver lip so would also interested in any pics of both sizes when fitted.
Thanks
Suzanne
 
HornetSting said:
If your not bothered by performance then I would go for the 16s
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This, or if you want much cheaper tyre prices, better ride quality (using a 50 profile as opposed to a 45 on a 16), and better performance, 15 is the better option. All IMO.
 
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Kipper said:
This, or if you want much cheaper tyre prices, better ride quality (using a 50 profile as opposed to a 45 on a 16), and better performance, 15 is the better option. All IMO.
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I agree. Also think too many cars have stupidly big wheels nowadays & I quite like the look of 15's on the 9. Definitely wouldn't go bigger than 16's that's for sure.
 
Just curious if there is a big difference in performance betweene 195/50/15 and lets say 205/45/16(except start up).
 
if you want a clean look on 16's go with 205/40/16 . They don't rub, well we dunk our cars here in California..They also feel greatwith good Coilovers..IMO
 
My car is on 195/55/15 and thats with eibach springs normal shocks. IMO its quite good round london even on the bumps..
 
my old civic - 16" rota gt3's
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GT3's look good in 16" after all Gt3's are made for aesthetics so it makes sense :D
 
I think I may have to go up to 16 to clear my breaks. But out of choice I'd stay 15's. I don't think 16's would handle too differently tho. But as always it's a personal choice.
 
16" fill the arches better, little slower acceleration but if you turbo your car then 16" are better!! XP
 
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