| Jasno999 | 08-15-2001 04:10 PM |
18" vs. 17" rims? Which and Why?
What do you all prefer? I am looking to buy and want some opinions.
| Zahnster | 08-15-2001 05:15 PM |
When getting 18's, if you want to continue to lean towards performance, weight is very important.
Volks 18's are about 16.5 lb.
Speedline GT1-Lite 18's are supposed to be 18.5(18.7?) but mine weigh 20lbs.
Volks 18's are about 16.5 lb.
Speedline GT1-Lite 18's are supposed to be 18.5(18.7?) but mine weigh 20lbs.
| speedbuggy67 | 08-15-2001 06:48 PM |
Zahnster are you happy with the Speedlines? They are one of my choices but don't know if this is enough sidewall. Some people say 17's are better. I dunno. I'm just looking for opinions. My other choice was Cobb CT1 in 17x7.5 with a 225/45/17.
Scott
Scott
| Zahnster | 08-15-2001 07:09 PM |
I've yet to put tires on them. Just got them lastnight. I'm trying to get Tires ASAP....
There is topic in Private Classified of other people who've gotten these. You could ask some of them.
Dan
There is topic in Private Classified of other people who've gotten these. You could ask some of them.
Dan
| metoo | 08-15-2001 07:37 PM |
Buy 17's. I can't afford 18's. It would make me jealous if you had them, so buy 17's
On a serious note, if you are into auto-x, go with 17's. They will give you all the performance you want and a greater variety of light and strong rims. If looks are your priority, go 18. If money is no object, 18's with a nice new set fo coilovers would be lovely, but 18's with just lowering spring would make for a rougher and possibly louder ride than you want.
On a serious note, if you are into auto-x, go with 17's. They will give you all the performance you want and a greater variety of light and strong rims. If looks are your priority, go 18. If money is no object, 18's with a nice new set fo coilovers would be lovely, but 18's with just lowering spring would make for a rougher and possibly louder ride than you want.
| speedbuggy67 | 08-15-2001 07:52 PM |
Metoo- what 17's would you recommend? I want a 7.5 in. wide wheel though. I am keeping my options open. I do autox on occasion but for now I have been using my other car due to the fact we have crappy re92's. I am trying to keep rim price 300 or less and 140 or less for tires. I can see beating up a $180+ tire at autox or from just being rediculous.
Scott
Scott
| Fyxtion | 08-16-2001 01:37 AM |
Konig Verdicts
18" Konig Verdict's :D
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| nomadtw | 08-16-2001 03:05 AM |
well, 18's will severely hinder performance
17's will too,
the larger the diameter (including wheel)
the more HP it takes to turn the wheels
cause of rotational torque and such
13" low prof's would get you the best 1/4 mile times
but they look bad
it's all a matter of compromise decide what is more important, looks or performance
17's will too,
the larger the diameter (including wheel)
the more HP it takes to turn the wheels
cause of rotational torque and such
13" low prof's would get you the best 1/4 mile times
but they look bad
it's all a matter of compromise decide what is more important, looks or performance
| 02WRXer | 08-16-2001 03:45 AM |
I have 18 in Koings verdicts on my 02 wc blue WRX and they look great I can still beat all the cars that I could with the stockers on. Plus the price was reasonable at 1700 for the set plus Yoko tires. so I say g for the 18's the ride is not as bad as some would think.
| Sweder21 | 08-16-2001 04:18 AM |
I personally would go with the 17's. I remember a few months back SCC did an article about different wheel sizes and they said if you were going to be spending most of the time on the street with occasional or weekend track time 17's are your best bet. Also, another thing to think about is that there are going to probably be fewer tire choices with the 18's and obviously they are going to cost more.
Just my $.02
Just my $.02
| Andrew | 08-16-2001 04:52 AM |
18" BE5s. only 15.6lbs.
| db97 | 08-16-2001 05:11 PM |
yeahhh...
and only 400+ bones a piece! although, the BE5s are pretty sweet...especially in that bronze color...DAMN THAT S**** EXPENSIVE!
db97
db97
| ntmatter | 08-16-2001 05:18 PM |
I was looking to put a set of 18" HRE 540's on to match the ones on my Viper, but can't see spending $6K on wheels for a $24K car. If money is no object, HRE's are about the best wheel you can buy - they're wheels for men. I really like the look of the Antera 309's, and they're about half the cost - I've been warned off of buying cheap wheels for quality reasons.
Personally, I think I'm going to try to get a reasonably priced set of wheels and spend the extra money on the best tires that I can afford - probably Michellin Pilots.
Personally, I think I'm going to try to get a reasonably priced set of wheels and spend the extra money on the best tires that I can afford - probably Michellin Pilots.
| Fyxtion | 08-16-2001 11:33 PM |
ok
I'm gonna.... (I hate when people are gonna..., just do it)
well, I HAVE 18" Konig Verdict's. It doesn't effect performance enough that it should be a fator in the decision making process.
Fyxtion
well, I HAVE 18" Konig Verdict's. It doesn't effect performance enough that it should be a fator in the decision making process.
Fyxtion
| Zahnster | 08-17-2001 01:19 AM |
I think the most important thing is:
Prodrive suggest 18" wheels for the 2002+ Impreza sedan. (Don't want to say WRX since our 2.5RS brethern have the same fender blisters afaik)
Prodrive suggest 18" wheels for the 2002+ Impreza sedan. (Don't want to say WRX since our 2.5RS brethern have the same fender blisters afaik)
| Andrew | 08-17-2001 03:11 AM |
i cant remember where this was from but i saw a thing on the web about the hp loss of putting on heavier wheels.
they took a stock civic DX and put on 17s (i think) and lost 6hp. if you get heavy 18s you will hinder your performance off the line. once you are going though you should be ok.
they took a stock civic DX and put on 17s (i think) and lost 6hp. if you get heavy 18s you will hinder your performance off the line. once you are going though you should be ok.
| yuzo | 08-17-2001 11:02 PM |
17
for performance i say 17. for all looks i say 18. i got 17's and they can look pretty ricey.
rosco
rosco
| Tats | 08-18-2001 09:00 AM |
Get a set of OZ Superlegs in 17inch. They are in our offset and are still light. I belive you can get them for about $290 a wheel or so.
Tats.
Tats.
| Theo.NL | 08-19-2001 03:34 AM |
18" OZ Superleggera
I have the OZ Superleggera's on my WRX,.....with 225/35/18 tires,...the look awsome (I Think) and the driving is supurb.
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[IMG]http://secret.lab6.com/uploaded_files/998207160.JPG[/IMG]
....the suspension is chaged into the LEDA's from [URL=http://www.scoobysport.co.uk]Scoobysport[/URL] :)
W
[IMG]http://secret.lab6.com/uploaded_files/998206911.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]http://secret.lab6.com/uploaded_files/998206976.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]http://secret.lab6.com/uploaded_files/998207160.JPG[/IMG]
....the suspension is chaged into the LEDA's from [URL=http://www.scoobysport.co.uk]Scoobysport[/URL] :)
W
| Zahnster | 08-19-2001 12:19 PM |
18x8 Superleggeras are pretty cool. Are they +45 or +51 offset?
| Iron Man | 08-19-2001 12:23 PM |
17" are a good size. dont put 18's on you car.
anyone who puts 18's on a subaru has their head up their ass.
anyone who puts 18's on a subaru has their head up their ass.
| Iron Man | 08-19-2001 12:25 PM |
17" are a good size. dont put 18's on your car.
anyone who puts 18's on a subaru has their head up their ass.
:lol: :lol: :p :p :D :D :lol: :lol: :p :p
anyone who puts 18's on a subaru has their head up their ass.
:lol: :lol: :p :p :D :D :lol: :lol: :p :p
| OldWRXr | 08-19-2001 01:50 PM |
18 vs. 17"
With the 18's and the ultra low profile tires you may run into a problem damaging the wheel riding thru a pothole or two, but if the car is mostly going to be a carpet queen then there shouldn't be a problem. Think of the cost of both the wheel & and tire in determining whether replacing both due to road hazards would be cost effective.
The 17's will be better as far as weight and the pothole/road hazard issue. I guess the decision is utility vs. looks. The 18's will look nicer filling the wheel wells, but the ride quality may suffer. Next year I'm going for the 17" P7, but haven't decided on which tire just yet.
The 17's will be better as far as weight and the pothole/road hazard issue. I guess the decision is utility vs. looks. The 18's will look nicer filling the wheel wells, but the ride quality may suffer. Next year I'm going for the 17" P7, but haven't decided on which tire just yet.
| Tats | 08-19-2001 06:19 PM |
I also heard that there are some wheel bearing issues with 18" wheels too.
Tats.
Tats.
| DTR00GT | 08-19-2001 08:17 PM |
tire size on 18"
Out of curiosity, what size tires are being used with 18" rims??
| YnGrsHpr | 08-20-2001 12:21 AM |
I have 17's
I think it all depends on where you live. I live in a suburb outisde of Chicago Illinois and for me 18's are just undriveable around town. I go to the city almost every weekend and with the roads as crappy as they are 18+ rims are just too fragile. Too many pot holes and torn up roads to have 18's and not pop a tire and bend a rim. I needed a little more sidewall on mine. I have 215/45/R17's. Of course you dodge the pot holes but every once in a while you catch a lip where they tore up the road... with 18's I think they would have bent with the low profile tires. If you live somewhere where the roads are smooth as ice than I say go with 18's but you need to account for road conditions.
| Fyxtion | 08-20-2001 12:17 PM |
whatever
225/40/18 with no rubbing or bending problems. Before the WRX I had a '99 Accord which I had since '98, it also had the same size rims and tires. I have never bent a rim or poped a tire (expect for a popped tire when I ran over a nail, but that would have happened with any tire.)
It's funny peopleare saying run 17's, because a 215/45/17 (which seems to be recommended), has a smaller side wall than a 225/40/18. (only by about a millimeter, - but still).
People are contradicting themselves with their adive and opinions.
Oh - And I live in Milwaukee and do alot of driving in Chicgo and the suburbs.
Fyxtion
It's funny peopleare saying run 17's, because a 215/45/17 (which seems to be recommended), has a smaller side wall than a 225/40/18. (only by about a millimeter, - but still).
People are contradicting themselves with their adive and opinions.
Oh - And I live in Milwaukee and do alot of driving in Chicgo and the suburbs.
Fyxtion
| Tats | 08-20-2001 01:06 PM |
WHAT??? :eek:
To keep the same circumference (sp?) of the tires (so speedo readings are correct) there is NO WAY that the sidewall of a 17" tire is smaller than the sidewall of an 18" tire. The 17" tire would have to have approx. 1/2" more sidewall than the 18" tire of the same diameter. Unless of course simple logic does not apply here.
Tats.
To keep the same circumference (sp?) of the tires (so speedo readings are correct) there is NO WAY that the sidewall of a 17" tire is smaller than the sidewall of an 18" tire. The 17" tire would have to have approx. 1/2" more sidewall than the 18" tire of the same diameter. Unless of course simple logic does not apply here.
Tats.
| Fyxtion | 08-20-2001 01:26 PM |
oops
oh, oops, I was wrong.
A 225/40/18 still fits though
Fyxtion
A 225/40/18 still fits though
Fyxtion
| speedbuggy67 | 08-20-2001 01:51 PM |
For you guys(including myself) that want performance with some sidewall 225/45/17 are right on the money speedo-wise and have a lot of sidewall. 215/45/17 and 225/40/18 do not have nearly as much and are not nearly as accurit on the speedo. In my opinion this is what made me decide on 17x7.5 in. rims. Now I am having trouble finding strong rims in that size. Only Cobb CT1 at a heafty 22lbs and 5Zigen 5ZR at 22lbs. I bet you can't bend these with all that weight! Just at a side note 18's look really mean though.
Scott
Scott
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