Originally Posted by jschmid

Sure, in theory the 17" wheel and tire combo will be a bit heavier than the stock setup, so the increased mass is going to make the brakes, motor, trans and suspension work a bit harder. But the difference is very small, and the increased performance of the tires (more grip, less bodyroll) and increased looks of some larger wheels to help fill out the wheel wells is worth it.

There are quite a few people with 19" wheels on your car, 17" isn't going to "hurt" it.

I've had 18x7.5 225/40's on my car since about 30K miles, now at 95K. I've had to replace one factory ball joint (cost me $25 to DIY). That's the only oem part that has failed. Could the heavier wheel and tire combo accelerated the wear of the UBJ? Sure, but there's no way to really know.

Just get them.

But...I will also tell you to lower the car a bit so it won't get that "lifted" look with larger wheels and tires. Just 1.5" or so, and you'll like the increased handling from that as well, just make sure to get quality stuff. Do some reasearch here on the boards for suspension (springs, shocks, or a complete coilover system).

You'll find Honda tech's, employees that just don't like anything aftermarket. Some like the stuff.

New V6's (granted with much more power than your car, etc) come with 17" factory wheels.