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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knows of a place where i can have the stock 14inch rims of my civic si widened an inch and a half or two. I have heard of people doing this to maintain the stock look while gaining performance, but i can not fine anywhere that does this.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Just get some SI wheels w/ upgraded Falken Azenis and you're good to go.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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will that help alot? now it just spins if i give it more than half throttle in 1st or second gear.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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What car/motor do you have? I take it that you just have the 14" stock steelies correct? You just want a heavier rim so you dont spin the tires so much? Please specify what you are trying to do, so I and others can help.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1995Civic
You just want a heavier rim so you dont spin the tires so much?
would totaly kill acceleration!
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Running925
would totaly kill acceleration!
No kidding.

Im trying to get around to what his question is, so i can answer is properly.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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I think he wants to keep his stock wheel look. but get some the same size, but are just wider. It'd probably help if we knew what car and year he had....
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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I know some wheel shops like Wheel Collision Center does stuff like that. They are in Bath, PA. Look in the back of Car & Driver magazine and Motor Trend couple of wheel companies that should be able to do that.

I have an autocross friend who had his wheels cut and added 1" to the width.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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you can buy aftermarket steel rims that should do what you want. Check these out.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=4-100*9-100
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 3rdgenlxi
you can buy aftermarket steel rims that should do what you want. Check these out.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...bp=4-100*9-100
those are still only 15x6

i'm thinkin he's gonna want to go with a 15x7 for the extra ground tread
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