Is there a big difference in performance. I mean i would prefer 19's but does 1 inch really matter that much? Keep in mind im going more for performance. When i decide they will be wrapped in Toyo proxes T1R's or the Nitto N555's. Please i welcome any and all opinions.

 

In my opinion 18s are the perfect size for performance. They are lighter, all things being equal, which means better acceleration. I dont believe 19s improve the handling. The 19s do improve the look. I chose 18s for performance as well.

 

18's if you are more concerned about performance vs. appearance. Keep gas mileage in mind too. The bigger you go, the worse it gets.

 

Weight has a lot to do with it as well. When i went from 17's to lightweight 18's, almost everything was better - acceleration, handling, mileage, reaction to sudden steering input.

However, when i went from the OEM 17's to even heavier 17's with heavier tires, the ride, mileage and handling suffered quite significantly.

To add, 19's are almost always never done for performance reasons. I vote for lightweight 18's.

 

With all things equal (type of tire, type of rim, same diameter overall *tire+rim*)--the handling will improve due to the 40 profile tire contrasted with the 45 profile tire. This means faster turn, better feel of road, generally more responsive in terms of handling.

Everything else suffer...
ride quality
gas mileage
acceleration
braking
wear & tear
abilty to remain balanced
choice of tires
college tuition
lunch for Grandma

 

I just made a choice to get my 18's on my car now instead of 19's or 20's...

Everyone says to me " Your rims look WAY tooo small... "... i hear this atleast once a week , if not more. Im going for perforamnce just like you.

maybe its cause' my rims are black w/ a poilished lip.

EITHER WAY ... i like them ..i love them...

Go with what you want and feel is right for YOU!!!!

 

All you guys who mention poor gas mileage are not entirely correct. The key is the overall diameter of the wheel/tire setup. I just switched to 19s with a 35 aspect ratio and they are actually smaller in diameter than my 18s with a 40 aspect ratio. Granted they are SSRs and are also very lightweight but nonetheless, A larger diameter wheel doesnt automatically mean slower and worse gas mileage.

Grant

edit - coolmax makes a good point

 

Get a superlight set of rays 19's with a 255/40/19 and nothing will touch your handling.

Kamski

 

ok i found out the weight of my rims its 21lbs each, im not sure if thats light or average. The tire size im looking at is 245/45/18, is that good, or should i get a different tire size with the 18's?

 

What's the width?

 

The width of the rims are 8in

 

Il be going back to 18s and switching back to a spring/shock setup eventually. Just found out my wifes pregnant again so I aint gonna be buyin no G35. The ride quality is definately worse on 19s, I'l miss the look but ive always been about performance so if I pick up some lightweight 18s im sure it will outweigh the visual aspect.

 

If looks are important to you, try finding a set of 18's that have no lip. Lips usually makes the wheel look smaller than it is. My old set of 17" ASA AR1's looked like 16's to most people, while a lot of people commented that my 17" Moda R6's looked like 18's.

 

I approve of this post.

CM

 

im not a chrome guy, but the color matches pretty well. So i pretty much made up my mind on the size of rims. Now what size tire should i get? 245/45/18? Oh and the rims i want have no lip......so 18 will look fine.

 

UHM.............. no your ______________ right now, with those you'll be

Bro, you asking abour performance and then you throw up a pick of those flamer rims. R u serious? Performance or wtf? The flamer forums is on the other side of the org.

Ask DeusExMaxim or Chernmax what performance rims are.

Kamski

 

Hes not asking, im asking. lol im the one that had the question of performance. I started the thread, he just commented on it.

So guys im looking at the Toyo proxes T1R in 245/45/18 Does anyone have or had these tires? Have u guys heard anything about them?

 

NISMO WHOORING AWAY

Bro, listen, go with 255 if your rims are wide enough if u can. 8 and 8.5 should be fine. You get a nicer contact patch and more solid foot print.

The T1R is a nice tight tire. Its pretty solid and holds up very well to abuse. I beat it on the track..... and on the street I drive my car like I stole it. I'v had this car hit the speed limiter on thease tires going full out and I felt I had lots of control left, cant say that for the tires that come on the CrownVics. LOL (RSA I siht you not, 235/55/17).

Kamski

http://www.tranquilityhomecomfort.ca...cs/BBK/bbk.htm

 

yeah the rims im looking at are 8in wide. Im currently lowered on eibachs which drop the car 2in. in the front, will they rub if i get 255/45 ?

 

what's wrong with these. i think they're hot. i think the rims dude is getting are gay.

 

Negatory, u have plenty of space on this car. I think 1 bredrin on here has a 10" rim with a 275 tire.

Plenty of space left.

Kamski

 

im not even gonna start on this one, ill leave this one alone .....

 

sounds good thnx for the info.

 

naw, i need some input. i want to get some rims but i don't what will actually look good on my car. i do know that i want something that has some black in it. u got some suggestions?

 

My rims are 18x9 with 265 35 18 tires. They stick like glue

 

Nice, the other option for tires are the BF Goodrich g- Force T/A KDW NT tires. BF's on the top and Toyos proxes T1R's on the bottom. If u guys have had any of these tires plz give me more info thank you. Ive read the reviews there pretty much dead even. Except the toyos got a better rating for overall tire from 1010tires.com I would rather get comments from you guys that have the tires on the car i currently have.....

 

Chernmax has teh BF's on his car.
I have teh Toyos TR1 on my car.

BF is a nice Tire. Toyo is a nice Tire.

BF is amazing in Heat. Toyo is amazing in the rain.

BF is used by Chernmax for 1/4 times.
Toyo is used by Kamski for technical track.

BF NT 255/45ZR18 300-AA-A Y 99 BW $254.99
TR1 255/45ZR18 280-AA-A Y 99 BW $205.99

$50 per tire is the diff. Its up too you. But both Tires are out of this world and will embaress the stock Good Year RSA.

Kamski

 

Yes, your car is black correct? Bro!!!

Check this out.







Now with Rims like thease your car WILL WILL be glued to the dirt like a fat kid on cake.

Get em here.
ROTA RIMS

Kamski

 

i actually have something like this in mind. Ill keep you guys posted im planning to buy them this wednesday. As for tires not sure yet, but that Z u are showing there looks like its got the toyos T1R's on it, well atleast on the last pic i can tell. Very nice. Ill get pics of my ride as soon as the rims get slapped on, thank you guys for all your help.

Much appreciated.

 

that's too much black. i'm not really looking for performance rims. i live in nebraska, the roads are too horrible for it and the weather is too wild.

 

BFGs hands down. Have them on my car...... they are unbelievable

 

I heard there really noisy, my car is not quiet either will i be able to hear them?

 

If you want performance or ride comfort go with 17s.

If you want good looks, go with 19s but they may slow you down a bit and ride will be bumpier.

I wouldnt bother with 18s, ride will be just as crappy. And they are almost as heavy as 19s.

 

Im not so sure about how noticeable the performance will be (18" will be better) but I do know that tires cost considerably more money in 19" and so do the wheels, so for 1" more be prepared for spending a considerable amount more.

 

Eh.. if you really listen then yes maybe they are slightly louder than your typical not-as-aggressive tread design all season tire. But, is it worth the performance they offer?........... heck yes

 

I had 18's then 20's then back to 18's and NOW 19's.
I prefer the 19's.....

 

This man says it the best. He learned by throwing $$$$$$$$$$.

Learn from him.

Kamski

 

Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way......Bigger isnt always better
(the 18's were stock wheels)

 

Ive gone from 18s to 19s twice, there IS a difference in ride quality.

 

Better or worse?