Will 17" affect performance?

[Dimitri]

Hi guys

I was thinking of changing my stock wheels to some lightweight OZ or Kosei 17" wheels for appearance purposes.

But I don't want this to affect performance. What tire should I choose?

Should I stick with 16" for the best 0-1000 metre times?

[ishido]

Debate on 17 vs 16. You should be fine w/ 17 if you can come close to or lighter than stock weight (18-19lbs). Keep in mind, that the larger the diameter, the more weight there is to the outer edge. 1lb on a 17inch diameter wheel is more than 1lb on a 16inch wheel if it is on the outer edge.

Not that big of a difference... but it's something that you should know at least. 215/45 is the typical tire size for a 17x7 wheel.

[Dimitri]

thanks ishido. Tirerack suggests 205/45/17 but i know most people go with 215/45/17.

I was thinking of getting the Kosei Racer wheel. I know it's light weight but i don't know exactly how light it is. I know that the superleggera is light but I prefer 5 spoke wheels.

Is tire weight an issue? Are yokohamas AVS SPORT V102 heavy?