17x7 or 17x8
#1
I'm planning on getting new rims for my Max soon, and was going to get 17x7 w/ 225/45 tires, but I noticed that most of the Maxes on this forum have 17x8 wheels. How much extra weight do the 17x8s add, and is it worth the extra $10 or so per rim to get them?
sleeper
sleeper
#2
Ask yourself this question
Is your priority performance, or looks?? A wider, heavier rim (17 x 8) will make your acceleration and braking harder, but the wheel will look better because it fills out the wheel well better.
If you get 17x7s, the car will still look better, but not as good as the 17x8s. Also, the acceleration and braking will be better than the 17x8s.
DW
If you get 17x7s, the car will still look better, but not as good as the 17x8s. Also, the acceleration and braking will be better than the 17x8s.
DW
Originally posted by sleeperGXE
I'm planning on getting new rims for my Max soon, and was going to get 17x7 w/ 225/45 tires, but I noticed that most of the Maxes on this forum have 17x8 wheels. How much extra weight do the 17x8s add, and is it worth the extra $10 or so per rim to get them?
sleeper
I'm planning on getting new rims for my Max soon, and was going to get 17x7 w/ 225/45 tires, but I noticed that most of the Maxes on this forum have 17x8 wheels. How much extra weight do the 17x8s add, and is it worth the extra $10 or so per rim to get them?
sleeper
#3
Get 17x8. Looks more like race-wheels, and better handling. They are .2 tenths of a pound each heavier than if I got 17x7's, but I guess cuzz of the width and physics...
But it's worth it. The loss would be so extremely small you won't notice.
But it's worth it. The loss would be so extremely small you won't notice.
#5
True, . . but
You are already experiencing a loss just going to 17x7 when you compare to a stock SE wheel which is 16x6.5. 17x8 increases the loss more.
DW
DW
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Get 17x8. Looks more like race-wheels, and better handling. They are .2 tenths of a pound each heavier than if I got 17x7's, but I guess cuzz of the width and physics...
But it's worth it. The loss would be so extremely small you won't notice.
Get 17x8. Looks more like race-wheels, and better handling. They are .2 tenths of a pound each heavier than if I got 17x7's, but I guess cuzz of the width and physics...
But it's worth it. The loss would be so extremely small you won't notice.
#9
In a honda I noticed...
Originally posted by voltman
is there a difference in ride quality with 215/50/17 (17x7) vs 235/45/17 (17x8)?
is there a difference in ride quality with 215/50/17 (17x7) vs 235/45/17 (17x8)?
SuDZ
#10
Yeah, I noticed that with my 18x8s over stock 15s, acceleration is a bit worse and a lil' harder to brake as well. Though I like my looks and I hardly ever drag or anything. I guess I prioritize looks first, and I still beat a 3.2TL anyways, so... :P
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