15" or 16" pros and cons - Page 3

JDMxGE8 · #41 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AP_ONE

We will see on this one once aftermarket parts are ava for our cars and I try on my 15" wheels. Ill be honest

You just have to have the right drop and right wheels. i got the wheels, just need god damn springs or coil overs

We'll see how it turns out. I just have a bad feeling that 15s will look too small for the GE8. I'm going to stick with 16s when I get TE37s.

1FiTpINOY · #42 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydubz79

I drive a 09 fit sport w/ Navi. Nope your absolutely right! Mu apologies the site is indeed shown as 185-55-83H. Well I guess a 195/55 or a 205/55 would only help to increase the fit print of the fit.

Unless there's another way of reading tire sizes.....then danm that's a big ass wheel

so yes. A 195/55 would be great with a 16x7.

Now for the 205 I would recommend a smaller offset. As I mentioned, though I didn't measure it, my guess is that the wheel is about 4-6 inches away from the shock absorber. Let's say for EXAMPLE: the fit sport rim is like +45, then I would opt for lower fortys like +43 or +40 don't know if those exist, but I hope you get what I'm saying.

I have a feeling your going to ask questions about offsets now lawlz. It's ok mate, were all family

JDMxGE8 · #43 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FiTpINOY

Unless there's another way of reading tire sizes.....then danm that's a big ass wheel

so yes. A 195/55 would be great with a 16x7.

Now for the 205 I would recommend a smaller offset. As I mentioned, though I didn't measure it, my guess is that the wheel is about 4-6 inches away from the shock absorber. Let's say for EXAMPLE: the fit sport rim is like +45, then I would opt for lower fortys like +43 or +40 don't know if those exist, but I hope you get what I'm saying.

I have a feeling your going to ask questions about offsets now lawlz. It's ok mate, were all family

The OEM Fit Sport wheel offset is +55.

1FiTpINOY · #44 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 05:55 PM

Danm epic fail for me LOL

Ok so if it's +55 then aim for +53 or +50. Again, not honestly sure if those are legitimate specs.

JDMxGE8 do you happen to know what offset it takes to sit flush with the fender?

cab0053 · #45 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydubz79

What is wrong with Rotas?

two reasons why ppl do not like rotas

1) knock off designs

2) casted, not forged. casting involves welding pieces of metal together. cheap, but weak. forging a wheel is made from one piece of metal and is a stronger and more expensive product. video

I think. can someone please confirm this?

jaydubz79 · #46 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cab0053

two reasons why ppl do not like rotas

1) knock off designs

2) casted, not forged. casting involves welding pieces of metal together. cheap, but weak. forging a wheel is made from one piece of metal and is a stronger and more expensive product. video

I think. can someone please confirm this?

Wow, really?!? But they are so popular! Are they weak to the point that they would eventually just crack under standard use?

1FiTpINOY · #47 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jaydubz79

Wow, really?!? But they are so popular! Are they weak to the point that they would eventually just crack under standard use?

No they will not crack under standard use. They are indeed popular. Many STI owners prefer Rota wheels for their lightweight and cheap price. And STI probably beat on Rota's more than we ever would/can, and rarely do you hear a complaint about a rim cracking under extreme use.

Only time you will see a Rota rim damaged beyond repair is in an accident. And like the poster before you said, because they are pieces they break, where as one a piece will bend at the most.

cab0053 · #48 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FiTpINOY

Only time you will see a Rota rim damaged beyond repair is in an accident. And like the poster before you said, because they are pieces they break, where as one a piece will bend at the most.

yeah rota+curb=fail. I have seen pics of shattered rims due to hard turns in autox, but if the driver is a regular street driver and does not hit anything, rotas should be fine.

whenever i do get my fit and decide to go for aftermarket shoes I will not be purchasing rotas, mostly because they are knockoffs. I rather pay my money for the real thing, have my money go to the people deserve it, and get a better quality product. just my 2cents