What mags would suit my car? Options

[Liam_c]

I need your opinions....

I currently have 16" Avanti Mags and dunlop SP tyres, and I'm interested in upgrading to directional sport tyres...

The only issue i have, is that the for the tyres i want (Sport, lower noise, etc) Are very expensive.. Plus im not really that keen on the mag wheels that i have currently.

I've been told that upgrading to 17'' mags that i'd be better off, as i can style my car, tyres are more readily available and are cheaper.

So, here is what i'd like to ask... What do you think would suit my car better?

http://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/product/wheel-...o/303765/detail

http://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/product/wheel-...o/166938/detail

Both are the same price, and include tyres.

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Thanks

This post has been edited by Liam_c: Jul 31, 2013 - 1:11 AM

[JoshuaM]

If I were buying new rims I would buy 17" though. In reality, as long as you don't get particularly heavy rims then it would be fine handling and they look cool (we already know Box knows nothing about style ). It's not like this is a stripped out auto cross build. In the UK the standard size they are all buying is 18", and 17's are your small rims for handling - it is just what you are used to.

So my opinion is stick with what you have and get some nice tyres, or get some 17's with new tyres.

Since you are in NZ, it may also be worthwhile keeping your eyes out for some nice used Enkei / OZ / Advan etc rims as you had a lot more come in than we did, or the US. Then you get light, brand name rims and it would cost a lot less than new.

[SwissFerdi]

In reality, as long as you don't get particularly heavy rims then it would be fine handling

You are correct, and wheels are lighter and stronger than they were back then. Thing is, the car was built in a time when 14 or 15 was standard and 16 was a performance option of sorts, and after going between the two sizes in concern myself I feel that the lower ranges fit the innate design of the car much better.

Another advantage of a slightly smaller diameter alloy, lower ride height. I gain 12-15mm of height going to the larger size.

Disclaimer, I say this being the owner of the lowest power 6th gen. What do I know... :dunno:

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Aug 1, 2013 - 7:48 AM