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Good Rims for 07 - 4/28/2008 2:44:20 PM    arcteryx   Posts: 5 Joined: 4/28/2008 Status: offline Hello All, Completely new to customize or mod-ing any car.  Bought  an 07 Accord 2dr EX V6 - black, black leather.  Looks great, and love it!  Wanted to start getting into mod-ing and customizing.  First things first...rims I guess.   I think I want 20's, but I'm still trying to shop around and see what I like for looks.  Thinking I also want to go with a rim that's mostly black finish.  Can you folks post pictures of your Accords (2005 and newer) that have custom wheels, please?  I just would like to take a look.  Also, where does everyone shop for their rims?  I found wheelfire.com and the pricing looked great considering it included rims and tires!  I just couldn't figure out how to order low-profile tires with them. -D Post #: 1

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 4/28/2008 3:05:47 PM    arcteryx   Posts: 5 Joined: 4/28/2008 Status: offline Ok, I've looked around the forum more.  What's with the hate towards 20"?  I'm looking for something that looks sporty.  It is my everyday car, but I'm surprised how small the 19"s still look? I want something that has an aggressive look to it.  Also, do I need to get the car dropped to help with that aggressive look?  (in reply to arcteryx) Post #: 2

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/3/2008 10:38:56 PM    MacLeod Posts: 341 Joined: 2/9/2007 Status: offline Id venture to say that the "hate towards the 20's" has more to do with the fact that they would ride like a buck board.  You could probably roll over a dime and tell whether its heads or tails. Now if your building a car show trailer queen then it wouldnt matter but if you ever plan on driving it for more than 5 miles at a time, Id think youd want nice soft rubber under you rather than hard metal.  _____________________________ 2007 Accord VP -- 2.4 liter / 5 sp / 4 dr Polk Audio Signature Reference MECA SQL - Street + (in reply to arcteryx) Post #: 3

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/4/2008 7:53:28 AM    arcteryx   Posts: 5 Joined: 4/28/2008 Status: offline ??  I don't get it?  Other vehicles have 20's stock, and I would assume a good ride.  What would be the difference putting it on my car? Like I said:  I'm new to this and really know very little about cars Would going down to 19's (a 1inch difference) be that noticeable? (in reply to MacLeod) Post #: 4

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/4/2008 10:58:30 AM    $ini$ta Posts: 89 Joined: 3/3/2008 Status: offline i got my rims at discount tire...they have tons of catalogs to choose from and they just order it all for you and do all the work..i think its the easiest way..they also tell you what fits and what wont...oh and those are 20's on mine. _____________________________ 2008 Black Accord LX 20 inch black and chrome ICW Tsunamis Tint (in reply to arcteryx) Post #: 5

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/4/2008 1:04:51 PM    finch13 Posts: 4309 Joined: 6/7/2007 From: St. Paul, MN Status: offline There's a difference between an Escalde on 22s stock and an Accord or 20's stock. The escalade has more rubber. The bigger the rim, the less rubber. Rubber helps cushion the bumps. If you lower your car, the 19s will look bigger. _____________________________ USE ME TO SEARCH HAF PWOTY 2008! (in reply to $ini$ta) Post #: 6

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/4/2008 1:07:14 PM    finch13 Posts: 4309 Joined: 6/7/2007 From: St. Paul, MN Status: offline Both are on 20s _____________________________ USE ME TO SEARCH HAF PWOTY 2008! (in reply to finch13) Post #: 7

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/4/2008 7:06:25 PM    j_man_honda Posts: 1194 Joined: 1/8/2007 From: South Carolina Status: offline Its simple really, 20's- more expensive, harsher ride, lose hp 19's- less expensive, somewhat harsh ride, lose a lil hp I would go 19's and whatever you go with youll want to lower your car. Itll look like a 4x4 if you dont _____________________________ 1999 Honda Accord "EX"(SOLD) 1996 Nissan 240sx "SE" (in reply to finch13) Post #: 8

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/4/2008 8:19:28 PM    MacLeod Posts: 341 Joined: 2/9/2007 Status: offline Ive actually decided to run 15's on mine.  I know its not the "pimp" thing to do but thats ok.  16's wouldnt really look that much bigger and be more expensive as Id have to replace the tires too so it was 15's versus 17's and I picked 15's. Heres my thinking: -I can get wheels that weigh about 15 pounds - about 10 pounds less than the steel crap I have now.  Nice benefit in gas mileage and HP.  -Nice cushy ride on plenty of rubber. -My speedo stays the same. -15's cost at least 1/3 less than 17's and some are half as much! -I can keep the tires I have now which will save me $500 or so.  When I do get tires, I can get top of the line Michelin or Bridgestone for $95 or $75 respectively.  If I went with 17's, those same tires jump up to $200 each!!! -Im married and way too old to be concerned about looking pimp.   These are the ones Im eyeballing right now. < Message edited by MacLeod -- 5/4/2008 8:22:49 PM > _____________________________ 2007 Accord VP -- 2.4 liter / 5 sp / 4 dr Polk Audio Signature Reference MECA SQL - Street + (in reply to j_man_honda) Post #: 9

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/5/2008 11:50:24 AM    arcteryx   Posts: 5 Joined: 4/28/2008 Status: offline So, how much difference b/t 19" and 18"?  The car has stock 18"'s right now, and rides great.  Should I just get some 18" and drop it? What about getting a lower profile tire too for a better look? What's a optimal rim size and tire size for some folks here?  Just want to know what you would put on it if you had this car. (in reply to MacLeod) Post #: 10

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/5/2008 3:31:43 PM    finch13 Posts: 4309 Joined: 6/7/2007 From: St. Paul, MN Status: offline Not much. Doubt it will be very noticeable and depends on how many plys are in the sidewall. Get 18s or 19s and drop it. Get a tire that matches the roling diameter of your current tire. If you want a lower profile tire, it's best to upsize the rim than downsize the rubber. Around here most of us are on anything from 17 to 19. Wouldn't go wider than 8 on a pre-2008 and no wider than 9 on a 2008. _____________________________ USE ME TO SEARCH HAF PWOTY 2008! (in reply to arcteryx) Post #: 11

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/5/2008 7:27:38 PM    MacLeod Posts: 341 Joined: 2/9/2007 Status: offline 18's would work.  This 07 has 18's and a 1" drop.  I think it looks great! _____________________________ 2007 Accord VP -- 2.4 liter / 5 sp / 4 dr Polk Audio Signature Reference MECA SQL - Street + (in reply to finch13) Post #: 12

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 5/5/2008 7:47:33 PM    finch13 Posts: 4309 Joined: 6/7/2007 From: St. Paul, MN Status: offline MacLeod, not to bash on you but I think those wheels would make your car look ricey to everyone else. _____________________________ USE ME TO SEARCH HAF PWOTY 2008! (in reply to MacLeod) Post #: 13

RE: Good Rims for 07 Your Choice... - 5/5/2008 8:09:27 PM    WheelBrokerAng Posts: 7085 Joined: 8/30/2004 From: Canton/Massillon, Ohio 44646 Status: offline MacLeod...your choice is your choice, you need to pick what makes you feel Happy..that's the ending of your pick of rims... WheelBrokerAng.. A couple of wheels to look at... Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (3) _____________________________ " Prejudice Saves Time ; It Enables Us To Form Opinions Without Facts " (in reply to finch13) Post #: 14

RE: Good Rims for 07 - 9/14/2008 10:27:54 PM    Spidey677   Posts: 12 Joined: 9/14/2008 Status: offline GREAT (in reply to arcteryx) Post #: 15

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