What effect from increasing the rim size???
05-06-2001, 01:00 AM
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What effect from increasing the rim size???
I have thought about increasing the rims from the stock to 19's plus tires to match. I was told by my locla mechanic that the tires will suffer a lot of strain and the resultant milage will go down.
Has this been the case with you guys. We don't have a bottomless pit of money and cannot afford to replace our tires every other day.
Please let us know.
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Has this been the case with you guys. We don't have a bottomless pit of money and cannot afford to replace our tires every other day.
Please let us know.
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05-06-2001, 06:13 PM
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expect to get new ones every 15,000 to 20,000 miles on 18". It might be less for 19" since you have to used smaller profile tires. Plus they are quite expensive, $150+ plus for each.
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Better looks! But be careful, make sure you make the right decision on your choice of wheels..
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05-06-2001, 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by Shoofin'TL:
Better looks! But be careful, make sure you make the right decision on your choice of wheels..
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Better looks! But be careful, make sure you make the right decision on your choice of wheels..
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05-06-2001, 10:56 PM
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better look. but you have to be careful at bumps and pot holes, and you getter slower acceleration.
you need to consider the offset, the size (width) and if you care about the speedometer being correct or not, you need to consider the circumference, too.
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you need to consider the offset, the size (width) and if you care about the speedometer being correct or not, you need to consider the circumference, too.
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I thought you wanted an RSX?
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05-08-2001, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by Red Hot TL:
better look. but you have to be careful at bumps and pot holes, and you getter slower acceleration.
you need to consider the offset, the size (width) and if you care about the speedometer being correct or not, you need to consider the circumference, too.
better look. but you have to be careful at bumps and pot holes, and you getter slower acceleration.
you need to consider the offset, the size (width) and if you care about the speedometer being correct or not, you need to consider the circumference, too.
05-08-2001, 04:52 PM
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Originally posted by LagunaTL:
the added weight will slow you down. might also make steering response slower because of the added weight, but you car will corners better though.
the added weight will slow you down. might also make steering response slower because of the added weight, but you car will corners better though.
05-08-2001, 07:04 PM
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I just put 18's on my 97TL, but I have had 17's on for quite a while now. I did notice a difference in the mileage I got, it got worse. BUT my 18's look dope, Niche Shocks, and it is well worth it to me. Consider that you ARE going to buy tires every 15,000 miles, and the fact that you will get a bumpier ride. But like I said, the looks make me overlook those things... to a degree.
05-08-2001, 07:08 PM
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Originally posted by Zane:
I just put 18's on my 97TL, but I have had 17's on for quite a while now. I did notice a difference in the mileage I got, it got worse. BUT my 18's look dope, Niche Shocks, and it is well worth it to me. Consider that you ARE going to buy tires every 15,000 miles, and the fact that you will get a bumpier ride. But like I said, the looks make me overlook those things... to a degree.
I just put 18's on my 97TL, but I have had 17's on for quite a while now. I did notice a difference in the mileage I got, it got worse. BUT my 18's look dope, Niche Shocks, and it is well worth it to me. Consider that you ARE going to buy tires every 15,000 miles, and the fact that you will get a bumpier ride. But like I said, the looks make me overlook those things... to a degree.
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I'm just gonna remember this:
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Originally posted by wayneandjudy:
OK, all you big, dumb, gumba's out there. I want to know why all of you like my husband wants to waste a bunch of money changing a perfectly good car. Why change air intakes,wood on the dash (well that's not all bad), chrome oil covers and wire covers, fog lights. Not to mention the tail lights,etc. I just don't get it!!!
the JUDY of wayneandJUDY
OK, all you big, dumb, gumba's out there. I want to know why all of you like my husband wants to waste a bunch of money changing a perfectly good car. Why change air intakes,wood on the dash (well that's not all bad), chrome oil covers and wire covers, fog lights. Not to mention the tail lights,etc. I just don't get it!!!
the JUDY of wayneandJUDY
05-08-2001, 11:48 PM
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I don't see any downsides to bigger wheels... except that you'd have to drive more carefully and slowly. But that's a good thing right? Less chances of getting pulled over for speeding when you're driving slow!
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Ohh, that realy hurts...
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I'm just gonna remember this:
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I'm just gonna remember this:
Originally posted by wayneandjudy:
OK, all you big, dumb, gumba's out there. I want to know why all of you like my husband wants to waste a bunch of money changing a perfectly good car. Why change air intakes,wood on the dash (well that's not all bad), chrome oil covers and wire covers, fog lights. Not to mention the tail lights,etc. I just don't get it!!!
the JUDY of wayneandJUDY
OK, all you big, dumb, gumba's out there. I want to know why all of you like my husband wants to waste a bunch of money changing a perfectly good car. Why change air intakes,wood on the dash (well that's not all bad), chrome oil covers and wire covers, fog lights. Not to mention the tail lights,etc. I just don't get it!!!
the JUDY of wayneandJUDY
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Wayne of WayneandJudy, I think you need to let my wife train yours. She needs to understand why it's important to make your baby look as beautiful as it can.
But again, if she spend too much time with my wife, she would get a car that will dust yours.
But again, if she spend too much time with my wife, she would get a car that will dust yours.
05-09-2001, 10:43 PM
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HA, HA, You're right. That's why she wants the RSX. If the car comes loaded,it's ok; but if you have to add mods after the purchase, there are second thoughts.
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Originally posted by FlyingPig:
Wayne of WayneandJudy, I think you need to let my wife train yours. She needs to understand why it's important to make your baby look as beautiful as it can.
But again, if she spend too much time with my wife, she would get a car that will dust yours.
Wayne of WayneandJudy, I think you need to let my wife train yours. She needs to understand why it's important to make your baby look as beautiful as it can.
But again, if she spend too much time with my wife, she would get a car that will dust yours.
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01 WDP,full.bra, PIAA Crystal. 1400's, burl trim & shifter, Injen short ram., 25%tint.OEM body kit on the way. Looking for reasonable headers & exhaust.
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