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    Searching for 13" rims....found.

    When I first got the Mirage I just threw on some steel honda rims for snows that happened to be 13"
    After one season I started looking for some Honda VX rims 'cause I knew they were light, prices have sure gone up even for well used up ones so I posted a WTB ad on kijiji and in 24 hrs a response but no picture.
    Took a chance as he was asking $150 for the set and drove cross town.

    Sure glad I did......
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    The guy that sold them said he spent more on refinishing than the $150 price....not a scratch!
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    With tires mounted and a snow shovel too? Nice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eggman View Post
    With tires mounted and a snow shovel too? Nice!
    Actually the shovel is mine, never got around to storing it after winter. The 3 season tires have a year left in them....I told the guy that I intended to put snows on them, he said "no way" so I had to back up a bit, hehe.

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    I've got VXs on mine as well, love the light weight. Though I've been considering going to 14"s to get 185/60s on for a bit more rubber.

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    Wow, great deal!
    Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block

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    wow nice look. does make any difference when using 13s for FC? or anything? is it better to have a 13s than 15 or 16s?

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    I think it may improve the FE slightly due to the light weight, I chose a snow tire that came within 1% of the 14" rim's summer tire diameter so my odometer and speedo are still accurate.
    I chose 13's mainly because the snow tires are cheaper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cani Lupine View Post
    I've got VXs on mine as well, love the light weight. Though I've been considering going to 14"s to get 185/60s on for a bit more rubber.

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    I like the gun metal look better than my black rims.

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    I'm curious what those VX wheels weigh with the tires? Must be around 22-23 lbs?

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    whats the PCD of those 114?


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