The other day I ordered some Konig Blatant 17 x 8 rims with some Yokohamas, but they are on backorder. Its gonna take 4-6 weeks for either 17's or 18's. What size do you guys think I should go with. Keep in mind that I live in Michigan where the roads are shity and have potholes all over so 40 series tires may be a bit too thin. I'll either go with the 18's with 40 series tires, or stay with the ones I ordered (17's with 50 series tires). Any input is appreciated.
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#17762, "RE: Rims - 17's or 18's???" In response to Reply # 5
Im on 18's....and I am lowered about 1.7 inches and I dont rub.....oh...wait a minute...I just remembered whenever AI hit a bump or pot hole, I hear a noise from my rear right wheel....shit maybe Im rubbing? lol
#17763, "RE: Rims - 17's or 18's???" In response to Reply # 6
im on 18's and i got some much gap it aint funny, btw, i got a 95. anyway, i didnt roll my fenders and it still is fine. Soon im getting it lowered, then it might be a diff. story
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#17764, "RE: Rims - 17's or 18's???" In response to Reply # 7
Stick with 225/40 series tires on the 17's, you will get the best performance in any situation(so car and driver says) and it will fill the well fine with a drop around 2.25-2.5.
#17765, "RE: Rims - 17's or 18's???" In response to Reply # 0
Hey wasuup matt..I just got my 17's, and 225 45's, and the size is perfect. Excellent handling, and with the H&R sport springs, the wheel gap is very nice. I wouldn't go with 18's for performance reasons, plus, i think anyting larger than a 17, look a tad bit too big IMO. With a drop, the 17's look perfect. And by rolling the fenders, sometimes you have to do this in the rear. I might have to, but if you look at the rear fender well, there is a metal lip just inside of the top of the fender. You can take a baseball bat and use the tire as a lever and push up on the metal lip. If i would go over a big bump, i could see that the tire could hit this lip if not rolled. I'm gonna do it soon just to be safe. Hit me up on AOL IM sometime--eclipsed4evr is the SN. Lata man..
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#17766, "RE: Rims - 17's or 18's???" In response to Reply # 9
Yeah i got 17s with 215/45 17s. Performance wise its great, I have yet to squeal the tires. I think they look plenty big myself, I had ot check to make sure they were 17s.
#17769, "RE: Rims - 17's or 18's???" In response to Reply # 12
IMO i like the 17x7s they look great, you said there was alot of potholes around you, it's the samehere, 18's are to easy to break if you hit potholes to hard.
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