Should I get 18x8's ??
09-17-2002, 10:17 AM
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Should I get 18x8's ??
There Delio's rims that I will be getting from him but I dont know if I want the added weight...there 25lbs without tires witch is pretty normal for 18's...What will the weight difference be from my 01' 17's to these 25lb 18inch rims ??
Do I want 18s', are they gonna ride all rouf and stuff ??
I think they will make the car sit nice with the 18x8's and the sprints
give me some feedback
-Matt
heres a link to check them out
http://www.smooth-effects.com/Members/Delio/Delio.htm
I think there pretty damn hot
Do I want 18s', are they gonna ride all rouf and stuff ??
I think they will make the car sit nice with the 18x8's and the sprints
give me some feedback
-Matt
heres a link to check them out
http://www.smooth-effects.com/Members/Delio/Delio.htm
I think there pretty damn hot
09-17-2002, 10:47 AM
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18x8 MAS MGR's
I really like them alot...I think the added weight from my heavy a** stock 17's, and these 18's there wont even be that much of a difference, plus these will strickly be my summer wheels
-Matt
I really like them alot...I think the added weight from my heavy a** stock 17's, and these 18's there wont even be that much of a difference, plus these will strickly be my summer wheels
-Matt
09-17-2002, 02:43 PM
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Originally posted by matty
Yea well how slower ?? How much heavier can they be matched up with my 17" OEM rims now...there heavy as hel*
-matt
Yea well how slower ?? How much heavier can they be matched up with my 17" OEM rims now...there heavy as hel*
-matt
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09-17-2002, 03:00 PM
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Yea thats a good idea..ill talk to him
-matt
Ive been trying to find out how heavy the 01' are since I got them and there are no reliable sources on how heavy they are...im gonna take em off tomorrow and weight them
-matt
Ive been trying to find out how heavy the 01' are since I got them and there are no reliable sources on how heavy they are...im gonna take em off tomorrow and weight them
09-17-2002, 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by theblue
yes they will ride harder..
yes they will make your car slower..
yes they will look better..
yes they will ride harder..
yes they will make your car slower..
yes they will look better..
yes they will make your car handle much better. Get some Dunlops with those rims for some excellent traction & handling
09-17-2002, 11:14 PM
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Originally posted by matty
So do I get em ?? Will I still win races with 18's ??
-matt
So do I get em ?? Will I still win races with 18's ??
-matt
before making your decision, remember it's not just the weight, but where the weight is located. further out from the center of the wheels, more energy/hp it takes to rotate them. also once it rotates, it takes more energy to stop them from rotating. overall, looks good, but bad on gas, brakes, and performance. you're sacraficing a lot for looks. if i had to do over again, i would get a nice lightweight (15~17lbs) 17" wheels.
just my 2 cents...
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09-18-2002, 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by jhlee_99
you're sacraficing a lot for looks.
you're sacraficing a lot for looks.
if i had to do over again, i would get a nice lightweight (15~17lbs) 17" wheels.
just my 2 cents...
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09-18-2002, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by dashingMax
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Not really! The handling from an 18" (assuming good tires) is much much better compared to a 17" with the same tire.
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I did exactly that & believe me. My 18" Enkei can outhandle my lightweight 17" Kosei's all day!
...my 0.02 cents
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Not really! The handling from an 18" (assuming good tires) is much much better compared to a 17" with the same tire.
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I did exactly that & believe me. My 18" Enkei can outhandle my lightweight 17" Kosei's all day!
...my 0.02 cents
handling, you mean when you take a corner? well, handling is different because of unsprung weight, meaning the suspension is working differently with 18" rims then 17" rims, with 18" rims and low profile tires, yes, your cornering might be better, but the accelleration, braking, gas mileage WILL GO DOWN. there is no question about that
when you say outhandle, what do u mean by that, I'll get 17" can accelerate faster
09-18-2002, 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by Vinipux
when you say outhandle, what do u mean by that, I'll get 17" can accelerate faster
when you say outhandle, what do u mean by that, I'll get 17" can accelerate faster
Lose a little acceleration - yes
Braking - well, theoretically yes, but for 99% driving, braking will work just fine.
Gas Mileage - hardly noticeable. I did not see much (if any) change between stock 16's versus 18's.
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