17 in. rim vs. 18 in. rim

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04-17-2003, 09:35 AM

Madd Kidd

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17 in. rim vs. 18 in. rim

Quick question: Will the loss of quickness or speed be noticable between a 17 in. rim vs. an 18 in. rim, assuming the rims are the same with just a difference in size? I realize that the 18's will be slightly heavier. I just need to make an educated decision when I purchase. Sorry if this has been discussed before. Thanks.

04-17-2003, 09:54 AM

MaximaDisciple

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Re: 17 in. rim vs. 18 in. rim

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Originally posted by Madd Kidd
Quick question: Will the loss of quickness or speed be noticable between a 17 in. rim vs. an 18 in. rim, assuming the rims are the same with just a difference in size? I realize that the 18's will be slightly heavier. I just need to make an educated decision when I purchase. Sorry if this has been discussed before. Thanks.

I remember upsizing my wheels to 18s and noticing how heavy the OEM wheels were. It really depends on what wheels you get, but I didn't notice any loss in speed or quickness, as a matter of fact, I felt the opposite. I wouldn't worry about it unless you went with a ridiculously heavy wheel/tire combo.

04-17-2003, 02:04 PM

Madd Kidd

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Re: Re: 17 in. rim vs. 18 in. rim

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I remember upsizing my wheels to 18s and noticing how heavy the OEM wheels were. It really depends on what wheels you get, but I didn't notice any loss in speed or quickness, as a matter of fact, I felt the opposite. I wouldn't worry about it unless you went with a ridiculously heavy wheel/tire combo.

Thanks.