Thread: WTB: VX Rim
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Old 08-11-2012, 07:24 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by vxviii View Post
Does anybody know how/ where I can buy a Honda Civic VX rim?

I really just need 1 rim, but I would entertain the idea of a full set.
Craig's list, eBay... those are obvious. Less obvious would be that the 6th Gen HX wheels were only slightly weightier (less than a pound I think) and look almost identical. And they are slightly taller, which would give you a taller gearing effect. I have also seen guys talking about the fit of some Miata wheels onto these Civics, but I have not done it and you'd want to do your own research because I understand there can be issues. But some of the Miata wheels were 14" and just as light as these VX and HX wheels. Cast your net more broadly? .... take a look: Table of Wheel Weights

Check the Civic forums for discussion of fit, if you consider it.
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