so i was thinking about getting some new rims. Enkei Imolas. but i didnt want to spend money on a new set of tires so i want to get 17" to fit my tires i have right now. do you guys think 17" would look too small?

 

Stock is 17'', if you think those look small...then you need to go bigger...people think 18'' looks small 19''/20'' seems to be the accepted size atm

 

IMO, I'd say they're 'too small'. I like 18"+ rims for our Euro's as the car is pretty big-ish looking.

 

I feel like you would need to lower the car if you get 19" wheels for it too look right. The actual wheel design and color is pretty important though. I think 17" Imolas are a little too small.

 

if its 17, it cant have a lip, then itll look like its 15

 

I like 18 myself. The 17 is fine for stock and is what I have on my car for now, but this summer I have some 18s that I'm going to put on. I like the stock look but the 17s feel just a little smaller than I want. On the other hand, wheel design plays a lot into what looks good. I wouldn't go on size alone.

 

http://www.victoriatire.com/wheel_KONIG_BUMP%20SILVER
would these be too small for 17"

 

i dont have a tsx i have a tl but i have had the tsx loaner a couple of times ..i also had the 06 tl which i think is damn near the size of the tsx..i understand your delima with wanting to save money but i wouldnt waste my bread on buying the same size rim as the factory it's not really worth it if you want new wheels get new wheels bigger..18's will look nice 19's would look great but it depends on how comfy you want your ride 20 are possible but a little to extreme for that car ..reference what people are doing to thier tsx's and also look at what people are doing for the 3rd generation tl casue like i said i had one and in my opinion it's about the same siize slightly bigger than the new tsx ....

 

Def look tiny IMO

 

Totally, especially on the TSX.

 

Dumb question. What's the downside of a bigger rim? Less rubber/tire and a harsher ride?