Are 19's way to big for an RSX?

NMBDC

08-07-2003, 01:53 PM

Just wondering a few things first can 19's fit without any mods and how will it affect my ride. What kind of a difference would there be with 18's and how wide of a wheel would be optimal. Also any recommendations for tires?

91lxdreamer

08-09-2003, 01:12 AM

If you get a really low profile tire such as 35 or even the rare 30 series, than yes, they will fit, but youll feel every little bump in the road. Otherwise, I'm not too sure about the rsx, but I think the fender wall is big enough to allow for such a rim.

BullShifter

08-09-2003, 01:42 AM

If it were my car - 18's is biggest i would use. how about some 20" spinners:eek7: 225/35r19 is the recommended plus size for that car. 91lx is right your gonna feel everything

www.tirerack.com
www.whalentire.com

boosted331

08-09-2003, 01:56 AM

Not only do 19's look bad on RSX's, have fun with bent rims. Tiny ass sidewall means not only do you feel all the bumps, but your wheels feel all the bumps. Hit one fair-sized pothole and you're going to have a bent rim.

90civicracer

08-09-2003, 06:02 AM

My friend has a '03 RSX-S and his 18" enkie's look like 16's or 17's. He is sellin his 18's and gettin 19" racing hart cr's w/ a deep dish and i think they are gonna look phatty. The RSX wheel well is actually quite big.

darkaccord

08-13-2003, 09:50 PM

If the wheels rub, you can "roll" you fenders.

TheNotoriousMogg

08-14-2003, 02:52 AM

anything over 18 is overkill :biggrin:

darkaccord

08-14-2003, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by TheNotoriousMogg
anything over 18 is overkill :biggrin:

I disagree, check out some 19in Axis spiders on my friends jetta.

BullShifter

08-14-2003, 12:16 PM

19's do look good but is it all worth it?
Cost - tires/rims
Bent rims
Shitty ride
Wheel bearing damage
Brake wear(abnormal)
Suspension damage
Performance drop

darkaccord

08-14-2003, 10:45 PM

19's do look good but is it all worth it?
Cost - tires/rims
Bent rims
Shitty ride
Wheel bearing damage
Brake wear(abnormal)
Suspension damage
Performance drop

Yes. You get looks and quicker acceleration.

BullShifter

08-14-2003, 11:22 PM

Yes. You get looks and quicker acceleration.
yea maybe with ultra light carbon fiber 19's

S1 Type-R

08-15-2003, 12:53 AM

yea maybe with ultra light carbon fiber 19's

Yay! ill take 4 of those please.... :biggrin:

BullShifter

08-15-2003, 01:25 AM

O/T: A set of CF racing wheels for a motorcyle cost about $2500+
http://www.streetfighters-usa.com/dymag.htm

S1 Type-R

08-15-2003, 01:30 AM

O/T: A set of CF racing wheels for a motorcyle cost about $2500+
http://www.streetfighters-usa.com/dymag.htm

Wow...heh...didnt even know they made such a thing... :eek2:

90gs

08-15-2003, 10:08 PM

Wow...heh...didnt even know they made such a thing... :eek2:

its a carbon fiber/magnesium alloy.. i dont think straight carbon fiber would work too good, it bends around

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