Factory Honda Wheel Options: 17" & Larger - Page 2 - Honda Prelude Forum

S-LudeDan · 01-31-2012, 02:16 PM

wo wo wo, u mates are talking about putting 20 inch rims on Ludes?

what the hell is going on here? lol

lude&lascivious · 01-31-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 99Grnlude

"too bad 20s won't fit on the lude". = you thinking of putting 20's on a prelude

i don't want to argue on someone else's thread, but that's not what i meant by that. what i meant was i would love to put these rims on the lude BUT because they're 20's that's out of the question. i don't like people that make up words that aren't on the screen. no where did i say i wanted to put 20s on the lude.

have a nice day.

99Grnlude · 01-31-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lude&lascivious

i don't want to argue on someone else's thread, but that's not what i meant by that. what i meant was i would love to put these rims on the lude BUT because they're 20's that's out of the question. i don't like people that make up words that aren't on the screen. no where did i say i wanted to put 20s on the lude.

have a nice day.

bro that story was sooooo cool can you tell it again?

S-LudeDan · 01-31-2012, 02:49 PM

ok lets get back to topic...how about some Civic Si's? I think they look nice. I believe they are 06-07.

indylude18 · 01-31-2012, 03:18 PM

I really don't see the appeal of "upgrading" to different OEM wheels. They are usually overpriced and heavy, and most don't look any better than the original wheels. RSX and AP1 wheels are the only non-original OEM wheels that I think look good on a prelude.

lude&lascivious · 01-31-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by indylude18

I really don't see the appeal of "upgrading" to different OEM wheels. They are usually overpriced and heavy, and most don't look any better than the original wheels. RSX and AP1 wheels are the only non-original OEM wheels that I think look good on a prelude.

this is mostly true if you buy them from the stealership. i've seen really nice oem wheels on craigslist for cheap. the only common problems i've encountered were either that the tires on them were ran to **** or the wheels are all curbed up to be damned. lol. who curbs all four rims?!

most people, i've been guilty of this too, just want to get rid of their oems when they get aftermarket rims.

indylude18 · 01-31-2012, 06:02 PM

Used aftermarket wheels can be found cheap on craigslist too. The only problem there is that the majority of the used wheels are not going to be the right lug pattern because 4 lug is more common. Good deals are out there, but it takes patience to find a wheel that will fit.

Used or new, the cost for aftermarket vs. OEM is going to be similar. I just really don't see why you'd opt for the plain looking heavy OEM wheels unless you can get them cheap. If you want boring looking heavy wheels, just keep the stockers and save yourself a grand or so.

yfinn6 · 01-31-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcmarc

I have white rims on my silver 5th Gen...I hate them. Get dirty all the time, and just look ghetto to me.

Those look like mine....

That 01 BB6 · 02-06-2012, 06:08 PM

So I ended up going with the DC5-R rims in silver. Also bought Ichiba v2 25mm spacers for the front and back.

nimrod8560 · 02-07-2012, 12:52 AM

Interesting....I was debating that look as well. Post pics once you get them in and mounted.

S-LudeDan · 02-07-2012, 06:32 AM

yeah, definitely post up some pizzles

usmcmarc · 02-07-2012, 08:47 AM

I'm gonna get these rims:

Drag DR-34 custom rims

With these tires:

Ratings, reviews and specifications for Nitto NT NeoGen ZR tires

Should have them on by the end of the month!!

That 01 BB6 · 02-07-2012, 08:54 AM

I'll post pictures for you guys when I get everything on the car.

nimrod8560 · 02-07-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcmarc

I'm gonna get these rims:

Drag DR-34 custom rims

With these tires:

Ratings, reviews and specifications for Nitto NT NeoGen ZR tires

Should have them on by the end of the month!!

Just a heads up on those tires; they suck in the rain.

usmcmarc · 02-08-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nimrod8560

Just a heads up on those tires; they suck in the rain.

Really? Crap. I read reviews and they said the wet traction was fine. You had a set or know someone that did?

nimrod8560 · 02-08-2012, 10:36 AM

I currently have a 205/40/17 set for the camber ware performance of the tires and dread driving in rain. I have slid numerious times taking corner quickly while its raining. I had better grip in some Falkens even though they were a bit noisy. However in my SVX the General Altimax 245/45/17 I have on it are fantastic wet or dry but then again its heavier and AWD. Those General tires are also noisy.

usmcmarc · 02-08-2012, 11:14 AM

I guess I'll stick with the Cooper Zeons then...I've been using them and have had no problems with them..great rain & dry traction...and they weren't even that bad in the snow.

The Nittos just seemed more aggressive

That 01 BB6 · 02-08-2012, 06:43 PM

I have used Kumho Ecsta ASX's, Kumho Ecsta SPT's, and Hankook Ventus V12 EVO's. The Hankook's were the best out of the three in all categories.

The DC5-R's are coming in this friday and have Yokohama S Drive's. I'm only assuming they will suck in the rain.

nimrod8560 · 02-08-2012, 06:58 PM

I've heard good things about S-Drives

That 01 BB6 · 02-14-2012, 06:11 PM

So I finally had time to make it over to my local shop I like to go to and get everything put on. I think it turned out pretty well, install went smooth. I need to raise the car up at least .75" all around, as it sits now. I believe we ended up lowering it close to 2". It rubs once in awhile and I really am not looking for that to happen at all. I'll prob have the fenders rolled as well this saturday.

Here are some pic's