 Pros and cons of bigger wheels, 18" decision |
 Mar 10, 2013 - 4:17 AM
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Ok, currently I got 7Jx16" wheels with 205/50R16 tires. This my winter set, but since the winter is almost over and I don't have a set of summer tires, I'm thinking about buying a second set of wheels. I fount used 8Jx18" O.Z. racing Hydra that are quite cheap, but now I want to know, how will this affect mi ride?
I've seen 6G Celicas on wheels from 14" to 19", how are your experiences with different diameters? Are 18" wheels too much, if the roads are a bit bumpy and there are some potholes and cracks and such? I wanna hear some pros and cons that can help me decide if 18" are suitable for me  Thanks
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Mar 12, 2013 - 4:40 PM
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I had slight scrapes in the front (splash guard) whenever I did a hard turn. I did end up rolling the front and taking out the splash guard so I could drop the front much lower. The rear was fine until I got my spacers....had to up it a little because the wheels were sticking out.
It doesn't make any difference but I had 17x8 +30 all around. I added 20mm spacers in the rear thus having up the rear to prevent rear fenders from rubbing the tires. --------------------  |
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Mar 12, 2013 - 5:09 PM
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QUOTE (block @ Mar 12, 2013 - 2:40 PM)  I had slight scrapes in the front (splash guard) whenever I did a hard turn. I did end up rolling the front and taking out the splash guard so I could drop the front much lower. The rear was fine until I got my spacers....had to up it a little because the wheels were sticking out. It doesn't make any difference but I had 17x8 +30 all around. I added 20mm spacers in the rear thus having up the rear to prevent rear fenders from rubbing the tires. That's weird. I had +45 in the front and still had fender cutting into my tires. Lol. -------------------- |
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Nihil Pros and cons of bigger wheels Mar 10, 2013 - 4:17 AM
ILoveMySilly97 I use to have 16x6.5 wheels but switched over to 1... Mar 10, 2013 - 4:45 AM
jordisonjr QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 5... Mar 16, 2013 - 10:37 PM Syaoran Depending on how wide of a wheel and how low off a... Mar 10, 2013 - 11:20 AM Nihil Well here the wheels must be homologated (not sure... Mar 10, 2013 - 11:33 AM Syaoran 18x8 +35 will fit fine with 225/35 tires. Mar 10, 2013 - 11:56 AM Nial I have run a few sizes of 18" wheels, all ET3... Mar 10, 2013 - 12:06 PM ILoveMySilly97 215/40 would probably be the best look or go with ... Mar 10, 2013 - 12:50 PM UndaGrwnD my summer OZ wheel are 17x8 et35 with 235/40 tires... Mar 10, 2013 - 1:02 PM Hirogodsend Anyone know how a 225/45r17 runs? Mar 11, 2013 - 3:02 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Hirogodsend @ Mar 11, 2013 - 1... Mar 12, 2013 - 2:46 PM SwissFerdi ^ Suited for 8" wheel. Mar 11, 2013 - 7:35 PM block Fancy smancy. I had 235/45/17 all around for my 1... Mar 12, 2013 - 4:07 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (block @ Mar 12, 2013 - 2:07 P... Mar 12, 2013 - 4:12 PM mickst8ler QUOTE (block @ Mar 12, 2013 - 9:07 P... Jun 6, 2013 - 9:40 AM saleenvic QUOTE (Nihil @ Mar 10, 2013 - 5:17 A... Mar 16, 2013 - 6:58 PM delusionz 18" and 40 sidewalls are fine, just watch ker... Mar 16, 2013 - 9:44 PM ILoveMySilly97 ^Is that pic with the lowering springs also? I mea... Mar 17, 2013 - 4:22 AM jordisonjr QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 17, 2013 - 5... Mar 18, 2013 - 1:15 PM ILoveMySilly97 There's times where I feel like taking off my ... Mar 18, 2013 - 2:38 PM |
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