[RustyRodder]

So as with nearly all my cars, Im searching for a set of rims for my summer tires so that the factory steelies on my 03 accord can be dedicated for my winter tires. Yeah, I dont know honda wheels, so Im asking you guys.

Only real restrictions is I want to keep the current tires- they only have 4k on them, so I dont want to drop another 600 in tires. so 15" wheels it is. Also, no 500.ea wheels.

for the car, its just a nighthawk LX sedan with the gold emblems.

 

[[ChaosweaveR]]

I'll be honest, you're not going to find a nice looking wheel at all.

15" is a size you mostly see on older Civics and cars that size. IMO, it's not worth keeping the tires and limiting yourself to such a weak wheel selection.

You may as well keep your steelies all year round if you're going to stay 15".

 

[RickBlaine]

Chaos speaks the truth....

There are plenty of Honda and Acura 5 lug wheels in 16" size on Craigslist. They are Enkei (Honda's OEM) and are the correct offset and size for your car. You will waste a lot of time to find 15" wheels to fit your Accord.

So many Honda guys sell their 16 inch wheels when they go for 17"- so there are always several listings for Honda 16 inchers.....

One warning: If you do buy someone's old Honda 16 inch wheels on CL, and if they come with tires- make sure the tires are not ten years old- check date codes.

 

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Even 16"s seem small on these cars. 18"s look good, 17"s depending on the spoke design. I love my ROH Adrenalins. They're 17x8.

 

[RickBlaine]

@Chaos: you had to submit the 3/4 arse shot....she's looking good.

Agreed on 16 vs. 17, but he mentioned about money and I see sets of 16" Honda/Acura wheels on CL for $200 - $300 all the time. I paid $200 for my set of four 16" Acura RSX wheels with half used Michelin tires. Sold just the tires on CL for $80....

 

[TheDarkKnight]

Go with some 17" -18" V6 Wheels if you want a clean look and not trying to spend a boat load of money.

 

[Chaos-Shadow]

Chaos speaks the truth....

One warning: If you do buy someone's old Honda 16 inch wheels on CL, and if they come with tires- make sure the tires are not ten years old- check date codes.

Heed this warning, a close friend mine had the unfortunate luck of finding this out the hard way. His tire ripped and shredded on i94 causing him to lose control of his car. Luckily he didn't get bruised up too bad, but I'm sure hitting a cement wall at about 35mph isn't that all a pleasant experience.

 

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Heed this warning, a close friend mine had the unfortunate luck of finding this out the hard way. His tire ripped and shredded on i94 causing him to lose control of his car. Luckily he didn't get bruised up too bad, but I'm sure hitting a cement wall at about 35mph isn't that all a pleasant experience.

I'm very picky with used tires. When I bought my ROHs back in 2009, they had Sumitumo HTR Zs on them, but the DOT #s were showing they were made in 2002. I never even installed them until I bought new General Exclaim UHPs in 235/45 R17s for them.