Which Rim Size Will Handle Better

[tarmac]

What you guys think..

Go for 17x7.5 GTT rims,

or

Go for RX7 16x8 rims

Thanks

Does anyone have pics of a r33 on rx7 rims?????

[_Wing_]

Go for RX7 16x8 rims

[ISC-Performance]

yup 16x8, fit more tread on there.

Ryan

[blind_elk]

But what about the increased sidewall flex, caused by the taller sidewall?

You can easily fit a 235 tyre on a 7.5 rim. There is more than adequate grip in that width for most purposes.

[tarmac]

But what about the increased sidewall flex, caused by the taller sidewall?

You can easily fit a 235 tyre on a 7.5 rim. There is more than adequate grip in that width for most purposes.

Thats exactly what i wondered

The sidewall flex may offset the advantage of having a wider rim??

[new blood]

hmmmmm... which series rx? most RX7 rims have some crazy +offsets like 45... if i remember well? i guess it would also depend on how much you want to put down to the ground? and what type pf tire you want to use

[Jmaac]

16 on gtst, 17 on gtr and setup steering geom. to factory specs - the way its supposed to be

I think the tyre wall flex is something you have to maybe experiement with/or do research for. Many people hit & miss - it really deepends on many factors

Edited March 4, 2008 by Jmaac

[GTS4WD]

R32 GTR rim..

Cheap..

Light..

Forged..

Wide..

2cents..

[shepo]

[Busky2k]

Sidewall flex is feel related. It doesn't actually influence grip.

[bryyy]

Wow. So much misinformation in this thread it isn't funny.

[blind_elk]

Wow. So much misinformation in this thread it isn't funny.

Well then, enlighten us with your wisdom and knowledge.

[Busky2k]

Maybe hes referring to me lol. I spose to reiterrate, sidewall flex doesn't change over grip all that much unless we're talking extremes ie sidewall rollover, inappropriately narrow rim and wide tyre, crappy quality tyre etc. So in context with the OPs issue at hand it is what I'm saying.

Edited March 8, 2008 by Busky2k

[BHDave]

Well then, enlighten us with your wisdom and knowledge.

please? I'm dying to find out

my 2c. rx7 wheels have rubbish offset. Don't even consider them. When you can get a decent (but ugly) set f 17x8/9 for 600 bucks quite easily, why would you consider rubbish stockers? I sold a very nice set of 17x8.5/9.5 ssr indy's for 600 recently and they are actually a good looking rim.

If money is an issue then stick with teh 16 inch rim. Tyres are cheaper. 32gtr rims are the ones you want

I can regurgitate a heap of info direct from sydneykid on the advantage/disadvantage of bigger sidewalls. You can too if you want to search.