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    Rim opinions

    So I'm finally in the market for rims. (Yay tax refund) Anyways I narrowed it down to two choices. Either the Rota Slipstreams in flat black or the Sparco Drift in Black. Looking for a 16x7 in either rim with a 215/55/16 tire. I can't decide between the two. My only worry with the Sparco is that the spoke will stick out past the rim edge. As weird as that sounds I've seen rims do that and it's NOT a look I'm going for. If you had to choose between those two what would you choose?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mobomelter View Post
    So I'm finally in the market for rims. (Yay tax refund) Anyways I narrowed it down to two choices. Either the Rota Slipstreams in flat black or the Sparco Drift in Black. Looking for a 16x7 in either rim with a 215/55/16 tire. I can't decide between the two. My only worry with the Sparco is that the spoke will stick out past the rim edge. As weird as that sounds I've seen rims do that and it's NOT a look I'm going for. If you had to choose between those two what would you choose?
    slips!!!..... they look good and they are cheap!....

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    and now is where preference comes in. I think that the Drifts give a more current look over the Slips, but it depends where you want to go as a style for your car. By the way what color is your ride?

    As for the spoke over lip thing, find the size you want and see if you can take a look in person or call a place that has them in stock and ask for a picture in the angle that you want.



    I think these would look Klean in a 17x7 with a 35+ offset on 215/45s


    I love the Rotas, just seem dated for the EP3 and are notorious among Civics
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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtyMETHOD View Post
    and now is where preference comes in. I think that the Drifts give a more current look over the Slips, but it depends where you want to go as a style for your car. By the way what color is your ride?

    As for the spoke over lip thing, find the size you want and see if you can take a look in person or call a place that has them in stock and ask for a picture in the angle that you want.


    I think these would look Klean in a 17x7 with a 35+ offset on 215/45s


    I love the Rotas, just seem dated for the EP3 and are notorious among Civics
    It's SSM. I may see if tirerack can take those pictures but I doubt it. Lastly I don't want to go above 16" because I don't need tires that expensive/I don't want the extra size. Anyone know where I can even buy some Slips in that size? Google wasn't a big help.

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    i like the look of the drifts

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    Quote Originally Posted by mobomelter View Post
    Anyone know where I can even buy some Slips in that size?
    http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/rims/rota-list.html
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    sparcos.. just because u wont look like every other Jabroni out there... being different is good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtimportfanatic View Post
    sparcos.. just because u wont look like every other Jabroni out there... being different is good.
    Honestly I've never seen a honda around here with Slips. If I did get Slips what size should I get? I need the 114.3x5 for the lug pattern right? There are two offset choices though either +40 or +45.

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    go with the sparcos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Forevapmp View Post
    slips!!!..... they look good and they are cheap!....
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    If I choose the slips what offset should I get? +40 or +45? If it helps I'm dropped on Tein S-techs. 1.4 in the front and 1.3 in the rear.
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    I say go witht he +40 offset. So its kind of flush..

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    Alright so I'm looking at getting a set in 16x7 5x144.3 +40 offset and a 73mm bore. Should I have any rubbing issues with that rim and a 215/55 tire? Oh and does anyone think a red lip would look good with ssm or should I stick with all black?

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    Bump? I'm dropped on Tein S-techs which is 1.4f and 1.3r.

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    yeah, i think +40 will be nice with that drop, +45 will be to sunken in IMO

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