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17 vs. 18's?
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 3:32 am
by dsegundo
Searching is useless if you can't search for a two letter word...aaarrgghghbut I digress.... I was wondering. What would be the main difference between a 17" and a 18" tire? Obviously size but how does performance change if everything is the same?Desi
Re: 17 vs. 18's? (dsegundo)
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 4:53 am
by frostyGT
The main difference is that the 18s will be alot stiffer. You will feel the road alot more and they will be louder. Also, the rim will be less protected from potholes/speedbumps.I don't think that there will be an appreciable perfromance difference. What it really comes down to is looks. How much ride quality are you willing to sacrifice for the looks of the 18s?
Re: 17 vs. 18's? (frostyGT)
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 6:30 am
by OutLaW
You'll see the biggest diffence in the pocket book. I'd like 18s but lil steep for me..
Re: 17 vs. 18's? (dsegundo)
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 10:24 am
by SkateForLife86
I went from stock 16in steelies to 18 in. Tenzo's with Kumho Ecsta's, and they made a huge difference in the traction and handling department for me. The ride feels very fine to me. They look beautiful too.look. sorry the pic sucks, but i just took a few pics of the sides of my car from narrow angles, and filmed my exhaust to get some sound clips and such, tried posting it but it is 5,000,000 bytes, dont know how to shirnk it down or anything.
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 10:49 pm
by dsegundo
Tires.com has those panther wheels that I want but only in an 17.....I dont know.
Re: 17 vs. 18's? (OutLaW)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 1:28 am
by wicked1981
Quote, originally posted by OutLaW »You'll see the biggest diffence in the pocket book. I'd like 18s but lil steep for me..Nothing but the truth just got my tires for my 17's and I paid $465 for just the tires and intall on my car. Big OUCH!
Re: 17 vs. 18's? (wicked1981)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 1:55 am
by Psychobroker
Damn, what kind of tires did you buy???
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 2:53 am
by dsegundo
So not many people have 18's, then huh?Desi
Re: (dsegundo)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 3:29 am
by Psychobroker
I have 18's, and only paid $60-$70 per tire. Granted, they're Nankang NS2's, but for that price, they're at least better than my freaking contis..
Re: (Psychobroker)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 3:53 am
by wicked1981
I have 17's 235/45/17 forgot the brand just got them yesterday ill take a look during my lunch break they were $75+ tax a piece plus balanciang and all that other stuff they do plus warranty and a new set of lug nuts came to a total of $465 and some change.
Re: (wicked1981)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 7:04 am
by OutLaW
I'm going with the MasterCraft LSR's. They run $115 for the 17's. 18's run about $30 more a tire.