it seems like it would work for you....most of what your gunna hear on the forums is that 16's are better...but in your situation....it's what YOU really want...like you said "im the one that has to look at it" so your the one that should choose what goes on it... i would suggest doing your best to find a used (but good condition) set of rims in the classifieds or something before you buy an off brand...but if you like the way they look...what tires r on there as well? it seems like it could work...your gas mileage will go down....but not more than ~2-5mpg, so it's basically not enough to matter...the gap will look kinda disgusting...but you could always buy now...and not put em on until you get a set of springs/shocks