17 Or 18

[Flash89]

hey there guys was just wondering what is a better size rim, 17 or 18s. just shopping around at the moment to make my car look good. i have been told that having 18 on my car, my ride will be too ruff on bumbs on these types of roads. be using my car on track days too. car will used sometime for drift so will be using the stockies for that. just wonder what you guys think is better in the choice of 17 or 18s

Thanks

[alpinestars]

16s ftw dude cheap

nah i have 17s cheap on tread and can dump it more if u get lower profiles but f*kts up velocity on the ride to read an inaccurate speedo reading

[Kaido_RR]

Using basic statics formals, it seems that 17inch rims would be better than 18inch

when i can be f**kd... i will explain why or alpinestars should know why so he can explain it for me

[Mr. Oizo]

im pretty sure that

17s have better traction because of the larger tyre profile so more sidewall flex

18s would have better handling because of the smaller tyre profile and less sidewall flex

feel free to correct me if im wrong

[Flash89]

what about the driveability?

[Mr. Oizo]

what about the driveability?

17s will be more comfortable to drive on because of the larger tyre profile

18s will be bumpier, and you will feel the road more

not really sure what you mean by driveability

[Munkyb0y]

i've got 18's @ 40psi, definately bumpy.

[Flash89]

yeah i meant like the ride confurt. i will be going with 17s

[Munkyb0y]

the ride comfort depends on your suspension set up. the wheels wont make or break it.

[n15m0]

18s are still bearable IMO....once u start going to 19s and 20s then u'll sarifice ride comfort...

But if you're planning to do track work in these wheels then 17s would be the go.

[bnr#@]

17s would weight less then 18" so less unsprung weight making for better handling

[Mr. Oizo]

17s would weight less then 18" so less unsprung weight making for better handling

if its the exact same model of wheel, yes

but you could be looking at a cast 17" wheel vs a forged 18" wheel

[bnr#@]

if its the exact same model of wheel, yes

but you could be looking at a cast 17" wheel vs a forged 18" wheel

True that

[JUNR34]

Also 17s tyres will cost less then 18s, but if I have enough money I would go for 18s haha lookswise.