help choosing rims

[gfrg88]

hey newby here
i was searching for some wheels for my car and found some 17's for my car at wheelmax.com im either thinking about getting the pcw akuza in silver, the Exel Roel in white, or the BSA 330 the price for them are $500 which i find pretty cheap for a wheel and tire package and free shipping

by the way my car is nice looking white 89 lx-i

[gfrg88]

excel roel in white


pcw akuza in silver


bsa 30 in silver
http://www.wheelmax.com/Specials/bsa/330.gif

any other suggestions for other rims for around this same price would be nice

[88accordalltheway]

get the white ones.

[phoenxislayer15]

I agree.

[gfrg88]

another quick question if i want to get my car lowered would it be better to get 16's or go for 17's?

[88accordalltheway]

id go for 16 so you have more room to play around with for numbers.

[3gn86lxi]

another quick question if i want to get my car lowered would it be better to get 16's or go for 17's?

I've got 2.5 drop in front, and 2.25 in back. 16 inch wheels, with 205/40/16 tires. Never rubs, and I at times have all three of my kids in the back. Totally stuffs, but does not rub at all. :alc:

[gfrg88]

will 16s be good for a 3" drop?
im thinking about getting the dropzone coilovers.

[AZmike]

With a 3" drop you're likely to destroy any shock that isn't shortened by bottoming them out over almost any bump. You may want to consider a more conservative drop.

[gfrg88]

so would it be easier to install some springs with a 2" drop?

sorry if im asking to much question just want to be sure of what i do.

[88accordhb]

white make sure it's 4 x 100. lol

[88accordalltheway]

white make sure it's 4 x 100. lol

haha, whoops i didnt even look at the bolt pattern on that one,

[88Accord-DX]

so would it be easier to install some springs with a 2" drop?

It don't matter how many inches you drop it. It isn't going to be any easier getting your springs out. You need a coil spring compressor to squeeze the spring when you remove it. I've heard people doing without one, but that is your call. I like safety myself. You can rent one at auto parts store if you don't have one. There will be camber issues if you go lower than 1 1/2". You will need prelude control arms or camber kit if you go lower than 2". (not excatly sure).

I like the white rims BTW. Make sure they are 4x100 bolt pattern.

*edit* I didn't understand what you where asking.
I don't think that 2" drop would effect the shocks/ struts from bottoming out.

[snow_man_20]

dude my friend removed one without a coil spring compresser and almost lost his head and put a big dent in his finder. If you like your use compressers, you can rent them for cheap and some auto stores will even let you rent them for free.

[gfrg88]

my dad would help me with the spings he's been a working with cars all his life
and about the bolt pattern it said they were 4x100 but it doesnt show in the pic.

[AZmike]

so would it be easier to install some springs with a 2" drop?

sorry if im asking to much question just want to be sure of what i do.

The drop doesn't have much to do with the difficulty of swapping the springs.

You're less likely to bottom out the shock if you car is lowered less than about 2". The stiffer springs that are available for lowering that much tend to be so stiff that you'll have a floaty, bouncy ride since most shocks are not strong enough to handle them. Are you lowering for looks or performance?

[Elijah]

I have 17" rims with a 2.5" drop and no rubbing for me.

[gfrg88]

for now im lowering it for looks

i'll go with performance later on.

[88Accord-DX]

and about the bolt pattern it said they were 4x100 but it doesnt show in the pic.

Make sure your getting a 4x100 bolt pattern. Don't need all that drama of shipping back over mis-understanding over a stupid ad.