18" or 17"

[Kevin Hong]

hey ppl.
i'm a bit of a newbie into the mod scene and want to ask a question about wheels. I was looking to get 18 inch wheels for my car and also lower it. But i was told that 18 inch wheels for my car would make the car ride too harsh. Is this true? b/c i don't want to be bouncing around in my car.:silly: He recommened i get 17's. Is there a really big diff and does lowering the car make any diff to the ride? thnx guys

[bLaH1031]

hey thanks for asking that.. i was just wondering the same exact thing... :biggrin: someone please enlighten us..

[kaoscelica]

well,

i've got 18's w/ 35 series rubber........and i've got trd springs

the ride is still good, when i had the springs and stock rims it was smooth

it does get a little bumpy with 18's on but u have to remember if ur lower and u've got big rims, u better go slow over bumps anyways, otherwise ur gonna cause damage

but, what i'm trying to say is..........go with 18s if you want, it won't affect u that much........i haven't noticed much change anways

[valkyrie]

if u get 17" ... there is a gap, only a bit
but it would be perfect if u drop it 2"
mine is 17" and 1.5" drop .... not enough
but i just don't wanna drive so slow and extra careful
i drive car for myself ....... comfortable ......... not just for show
18" is very good, but ...... the tires too thin
can damage ur rims more easily than 17
and the ride isn't as smooth as 18"
simply ..... 17" = nice ride, rims more protected
18" = for outlook (like if u wanna put it on import auto show), drive like hell, no guarantee rims is okay
u can't just predict there is a hole on the street right
just consider about it
i will go 17" and 2" drop
:tongue:

[celica gte racing]

17s are better... 18s are too big for the over all design I think. besides its overspec for a celi performance wise

[valkyrie]

i agree with u
it's wise to take 17" since it's cheaper too
for the tires, i recommend Pirelli P7000
long lasting tires with rims protector
smooth ride, and not to expensive

[Johan]

Quoye Koascelica :
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i've got 18's w/ 35 series rubber........
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That means the reading on your odo will be 3.7 % too slow by 215 tires and even 4.89 % with 225 tires.

The best you can do is to get 17's with 215 / 35 / 17 tires.

I'm talking about the US cars with stock 15 inch wheels.

The European cars have stock 16 inch and on this cars the best change is to 18 inch and 215 / 35 / 18 tires

About lowering the car think about the next thing. If you lower the car just by changing the springs you will end up with damage at you car. If you lower the car, you also have to change the dampers on the car.

If you don't do that the dampers will hardy do any work anymore and the ride will get bumpier.

You don't believe me ? Go change the springs and go for a ride.......let's say 40 miles, normal driving on normal roads. When you come home put your hand on the dampers. When they function normal they will be hand warm. If they are cold it will mean they don't work or not good. If they are hot they have to work too much.

If you change to bigger rims, don't take the higgest airpressure allowed. Just stay a little under that.


Good luck with your new parts.

:biggrin:

[kaoscelica]

johan,

it's fine by me!, hahahah

it looks great on my car tho'........i'm glad i got 18s not 17s

personal taste is what it all comes down too

[Nerf Herder]

I've got 17" Konig Rated Rs on mine:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/p8db1f3fd7f25aa7d2d6a3026d1caa3a6/fdfb31ba.jpg.orig.jpg

[ASM]

Originally posted by Johan
Quoye Koascelica :
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i've got 18's w/ 35 series rubber........
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About lowering the car think about the next thing. If you lower the car just by changing the springs you will end up with damage at you car. If you lower the car, you also have to change the dampers on the car.

If you don't do that the dampers will hardy do any work anymore and the ride will get bumpier.

You don't believe me ? Go change the springs and go for a ride.......let's say 40 miles, normal driving on normal roads. When you come home put your hand on the dampers. When they function normal they will be hand warm. If they are cold it will mean they don't work or not good. If they are hot they have to work too much.
:biggrin:

What is a damper anywhere?

thanks

[SlickCar]

Correct me if I'm wrong guyz... :-)

Damper is the vertical thingy that helps the tyres to stick to the road better... Each wheel has a damper.

When the wheel get pushed up...the damper pushes the wheel down.. so that the tyre will contact the road sooner..

humm.. Hope that helps..
I think I'm confusing myself now..