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lxaccord
02-26-2009, 06:35 PM
Does anyone have 16s with a 2 an a half inch drop with no special mods done
Joay
02-26-2009, 07:17 PM
Any special reason the size of the wheels matters?
You'll rub or not rub regardless of your wheels (within reason) if your overall tire diameter is the same (as in 16s with smaller sidewalls).
MessyHonda
02-27-2009, 08:09 AM
yup just make sure you get the correct size tires....i have 16s but i have a 1.5 inch drop
turabaka
02-27-2009, 08:43 AM
I'm running 215-45r16's with a 2.25 drop on sprint springs. I had to roll my fenders in the back because of my tire size though.
Strugglebucket
02-27-2009, 01:37 PM
205/45R16 fits fine with a 2.25 drop
Joay
02-27-2009, 02:16 PM
205/45R16 fits fine with a 2.25 drop
Any pictures of that combo?
ghettogeddy
02-27-2009, 03:13 PM
i have 16s with close to a 3" drop i havent really noticed any rubbing but i dont take tight corners eather lol
89sei89dx
02-28-2009, 06:34 PM
my coupe. 2.5 inch drop with 205/40/16. rode good. didnt get any tire rub. i did get tire rub with 215 55 16 when i hit bumps, it would rub in the back, nothing in front as i had 205 40s in the front at time. .no mods on suspension http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp186/gettinthechewin/minee.jpg
86ccord
02-28-2009, 06:50 PM
205/45R16 fits fine with a 2.25 drop

got any pictures of that set up? please?
Strugglebucket
02-28-2009, 07:21 PM
I just realized I don't really have any pics of my car from the side.

Here's one, sort of. Far left car. The rear drop is more like 1.75
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/luby555/meet023.jpg
ghettogeddy
02-28-2009, 07:24 PM
I just realized I don't really have any pics of my car from the side.

Here's one, sort of. Far left car. The rear drop is more like 1.75
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/luby555/meet023.jpg

middle one is 17"s

pico should have never pass those up lol
86ccord
02-28-2009, 07:48 PM
idk imo 17;s are too big for our car.. tdurrs car is the only one ive actually liked w/ 17s but other than that..

thanks for the picture man.. cause im about to drop 2.25 all around and i was wondering what it would look like.. sweet..:rockon:
Pico
02-28-2009, 09:56 PM
Here's strugglebucket's ride from the side.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/DSC00008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/DSC00017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/picopop/DSC00015-1.jpg
Civic Accord Honda
02-28-2009, 10:11 PM
idk imo 17;s are too big for our car.. tdurrs car is the only one ive actually liked w/ 17s but other than that..

X2!!

15s are the best size for most rims on teh 3g
A18A
02-28-2009, 10:16 PM
idk imo 17;s are too big for our car.. tdurrs car is the only one ive actually liked w/ 17s but other than that..

agreeeed, 17s do look good with a bodykit though if done correctly
86ccord
03-01-2009, 05:24 AM
agreeeed, 17s do look good with a bodykit though if done correctly

oh yes. toneloc needs to try 17s.. cause his car just doesnt seem low enough, but that 17 will fill up that finder well...

but now that i look at pico's.. i liked that one two.. so ill add another car w/ 17's to the list.. :D
Pico
03-01-2009, 07:18 AM
oh yes. toneloc needs to try 17s.. cause his car just doesnt seem low enough, but that 17 will fill up that finder well...

but now that i look at pico's.. i liked that one two.. so ill add another car w/ 17's to the list.. :D

I would of kept the 17's at the time I had them but the car was at stock height, I hadnt lowered it yet and sat too high for me
86ccord
03-01-2009, 08:13 AM
I would of kept the 17's at the time I had them but the car was at stock height, I hadnt lowered it yet and sat too high for me

thats part of the reason why i dont really like 17's they look like them caddies over here in atlanta.. :D twent fohs!
MessyHonda
03-02-2009, 03:06 AM
yeah sometimes i miss my gsr rims but i love my 16s...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/Messybone/LX-i/100_0687.jpg
A18A
03-02-2009, 03:40 AM
those are way better :)
markmdz89hatch
03-02-2009, 09:17 AM
welcome to the board lxaccord.

Just like Joay said, it's not really about the wheel diameter. The important facts about the wheels are the width and offset. ...then make sure you maintain the same total outer diameter for the tire you choose.

So to answer your question: Yes, you can easily drop 2" on 16's, and do it without any special mods (minus the suspension you'll need to handle a 2" drop). This can be done if you pick the right wheel/tire combo, and you won't rub a bit at all.