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graham
04-09-2003, 06:10 PM
Hello,

It looks like that's it for the snow ... I finally got a chance to install my new set of 15" Konig Heliums (bronze). These are really quick pics I took on my way out from work (the sun was going down, so I didn't have much time). The tires are Yoko AVS ES100 205/55R15.

Graham

http://www3.sympatico.ca/graham.ashford/SiR1.jpg

http://www3.sympatico.ca/graham.ashford/SiR4.jpg

http://www3.sympatico.ca/graham.ashford/SiR5.jpg

http://www3.sympatico.ca/graham.ashford/SiR3.jpg
NineOne
04-09-2003, 10:02 PM
They're nice rims, but IMO 15 inch rims just look ridiculously small on the SiR.
IceD out N CALI
04-09-2003, 10:07 PM
nice pics, but drop it-the wheel gap is a killer
fyzm7357
04-09-2003, 10:18 PM
How come you decided on 15s and not bigger? But they look nice none the less....
Makross
04-09-2003, 11:19 PM
nice rims man but you need a drop big time
SHAKEnBAKE
04-09-2003, 11:21 PM
Nice, I love the color. Please drop it! don't have too be much, but that gravel-rally look doesn't fit our car well
BlasTech
04-09-2003, 11:36 PM
I like em! I was worried it wouldnt match.
graham
04-10-2003, 04:22 AM
Originally posted by fyzm7357
How come you decided on 15s and not bigger? But they look nice none the less....

I had my heart set on 16" OZ superleggeras. After looking at my pocketbook, I decided that the $1K CAN I would save going to this rim (not to mention the fact that it's only 10.7 lbs), would be well worth it. I can buy a pretty killer suspension for $1000. An yes ... there will be a drop ... I'm 90% sold on the pro kit.

Cheers,
Graham
ADAMnQuickCIVIC
04-10-2003, 07:55 AM
Originally posted by NineOne
They're nice rims, but IMO 15 inch rims just look ridiculously small on the SiR.

not all 15 inchers...
just ones like this...
with a big lip...
they look like 14's...
definitely better than stock, but still, too small IMO...
BlasTech
04-10-2003, 08:03 AM
These wheels are real performers. The only other wheel you can get this light is either used or about twice as expensive...

A 1" drop and/or some photos without the sun shining gloriously into the wheel well will make a big difference.

To compare the same color car with silver Heliums and smaller tires (205/50) click on the My Ride signature below.
ADAMnQuickCIVIC
04-10-2003, 09:48 AM
Originally posted by BlasTech
These wheels are real performers. The only other wheel you can get this light is either used or about twice as expensive...

A 1" drop and/or some photos without the sun shining gloriously into the wheel well will make a big difference.

To compare the same color car with silver Heliums and smaller tires (205/50) click on the My Ride signature below.

damn, with 205/50's you need like a 4" drop. :eek:
JDMEP3
04-10-2003, 09:52 AM
Nice choice I have ordered a set in the same colour and my EP is also silver. I am going to order some springs before the wheels get here because that wheel gap is BIG, drop that EP and you'll be much happyer. Nice Ride:D My fellow Canadian:cool:
PRODIUS
04-10-2003, 10:06 AM
Nice wheels, fellow Ottawanian. We can finally take off our winter tires. Cool pics.
graham
04-10-2003, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by BlasTech
... some photos without the sun shining gloriously into the wheel well will make a big difference ...

Heh - the gap looks much smaller from a "standing" position (all pics were taken 2' off the ground) ... and without it being lit up by the sun :) More pics when I get a chance.

I haven't decided on a spring/shock combo yet ... I'll wait for a lapping session at Shannonville to figure that out.
blackyEP3
04-10-2003, 07:05 PM
How much are the rims alone?? I am on quite a budget so I will have to just get the rims first!!!! I have a black EP3 and my first choice would be Rota Slipstreams in 15". Any chance that you'll upgrade to 16" and sell these to me for cheap???:D
02TafWhtSi
04-10-2003, 07:17 PM
Originally posted by graham
An yes ... there will be a drop ... I'm 90% sold on the pro kit.

Cheers,
Graham

whats holding you back with the other 10%? Here's a pic of mine with Pro-kits on 205/55/15 Yoko Avid's:
graham
04-10-2003, 08:15 PM
Originally posted by blackyEP3
How much are the rims alone?? I am on quite a budget so I will have to just get the rims first!!!! I have a black EP3 and my first choice would be Rota Slipstreams in 15". Any chance that you'll upgrade to 16" and sell these to me for cheap???:D

Nahh ... I'm happy with 15s ... :) ... I do have a set of stockers tho ;)

I got the package from www.tiretrends.com (they are based in Vancouver). The rims were C$149.64 each & the tires were C$138.05 each ... the entire package (mounted & balanced, tuner lug nuts & hub centric rings) with shipping and taxes was $1306. Not bad for a lightweight rim and a grippy tire combo.
graham
04-10-2003, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi


whats holding you back with the other 10%? Here's a pic of mine with Pro-kits on 205/55/15 Yoko Avid's:


oooo nice ... ya ya ya that's the drop I want. Are you running stock shocks?

Graham
02TafWhtSi
04-11-2003, 03:30 PM
Originally posted by graham



oooo nice ... ya ya ya that's the drop I want. Are you running stock shocks?

Graham

Yes - stock shocks for almost 5 months now with no problems at all!:D I'll still consdier upgrading them though if Tokico develops a setup for our cars;)