Need help deciding on Rims for 1999 Honda Prelude - Honda Prelude Forum

LUDE831 · 12-10-2008, 02:34 PM

I'm trying to buy some rims for my 1999 5th gen. Honda Prelude. After researching for several weeks, I came across wheelmax.com and found two pairs that I found would best fit my car. They are both 17' and come with tires. However, I am unsure as of which of the pairs would fit/look best (I'm gearing more towards the 2nd pair spoke rims). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. BTW, the car is white if that may help. Thanks.

spin_r_g · 12-10-2008, 02:40 PM

2nd one.

LUDE831 · 12-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the suggestion bro. You're right, the second pair seems to fit and look better on the Prelude. the first pair also looks good, but it kinda looks shiny/chrome like, which I feel doesn't go hand in hand with Prelude's, nor any other sports car.

death_adder · 12-10-2008, 02:54 PM

2nd Set.

You can't go wrong with a nice 5 spoke design on a 5th gen.

thegamettt · 12-10-2008, 02:57 PM

i wouldnt pick either one but if i had to, i'd take the first one and paint the spokes gold. just the spokes.

LUDE831 · 12-10-2008, 03:02 PM

Just curious, if you wouldn't pick either rims, what would you recommend? I'm open to suggestions.

thegamettt · 12-10-2008, 03:40 PM

depends on your budget, have you looked for used stuff? Craigslist always has a bunch of used wheels.

LUDE831 · 12-10-2008, 03:47 PM

Yeah, Iv'e looked on craigslist but haven't found anything tastefult as of yet. I was also feeling for some ADR M-classic rims, but apparently they were only made in 18's and up and not for Prelude's, and I feel the perfect size is 17'.

thegamettt · 12-10-2008, 03:52 PM

have you checked out rotas? The quality is pretty good, and they make a lot of replicas of more expensive forged wheels. Racinglab.com should carry every model.
yah 17 with 45 series is the best size for preludes i think. I have 18" with 40 series, not too bad. I plan to get some Work Emotions in 17s later on.

LUDE831 · 12-10-2008, 04:20 PM

That's cool. Well thanks for the info. I will definitely check it out. BTW, I just bought my Prelude so I'm barely beginning to modify it. It was pearl white, but was painted regular white from the guy that I bought the car from. I have recently bought brand new headlights, floor mats and the front lip for the car.