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post Mar 10, 2013 - 4:17 AM
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Nihil



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Ok, currently I got 7Jx16" wheels with 205/50R16 tires. This my winter set, but since the winter is almost over and I don't have a set of summer tires, I'm thinking about buying a second set of wheels. I fount used 8Jx18" O.Z. racing Hydra that are quite cheap, but now I want to know, how will this affect mi ride?

I've seen 6G Celicas on wheels from 14" to 19", how are your experiences with different diameters? Are 18" wheels too much, if the roads are a bit bumpy and there are some potholes and cracks and such?

I wanna hear some pros and cons that can help me decide if 18" are suitable for me smile.gif Thanks


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post Mar 10, 2013 - 4:45 AM
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I use to have 16x6.5 wheels but switched over to 17x8. The biggest difference I noticed was. I had to run stretched tires for my 17s to fit since it was a bigger and wider wheel. That's probably going to be one of the bigger issues you're going to run into. If you're riding on 17 or bigger rims. You'll need coilovers. Your cars going to look like a monster truck. The 16s are fine with the lowering springs. Like i said. I think 18s are fine. I think you'll have to run 30-40 series tires for them to fit. Of course all fenders are going to be needed to be rolled and possibly pulled. Its only if you want the car to look low and not a monster truck. smile.gif


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- Nihil   Pros and cons of bigger wheels   Mar 10, 2013 - 4:17 AM
- - ILoveMySilly97   I use to have 16x6.5 wheels but switched over to 1...   Mar 10, 2013 - 4:45 AM
|- - jordisonjr   QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 5...   Mar 16, 2013 - 10:37 PM
- - Syaoran   Depending on how wide of a wheel and how low off a...   Mar 10, 2013 - 11:20 AM
- - Nihil   Well here the wheels must be homologated (not sure...   Mar 10, 2013 - 11:33 AM
- - Syaoran   18x8 +35 will fit fine with 225/35 tires.   Mar 10, 2013 - 11:56 AM
- - Nial   I have run a few sizes of 18" wheels, all ET3...   Mar 10, 2013 - 12:06 PM
- - ILoveMySilly97   215/40 would probably be the best look or go with ...   Mar 10, 2013 - 12:50 PM
- - UndaGrwnD   my summer OZ wheel are 17x8 et35 with 235/40 tires...   Mar 10, 2013 - 1:02 PM
- - Hirogodsend   Anyone know how a 225/45r17 runs?   Mar 11, 2013 - 3:02 PM
|- - ILoveMySilly97   QUOTE (Hirogodsend @ Mar 11, 2013 - 1...   Mar 12, 2013 - 2:46 PM
- - SwissFerdi   ^ Suited for 8" wheel.   Mar 11, 2013 - 7:35 PM
- - block   Fancy smancy. I had 235/45/17 all around for my 1...   Mar 12, 2013 - 4:07 PM
|- - ILoveMySilly97   QUOTE (block @ Mar 12, 2013 - 2:07 P...   Mar 12, 2013 - 4:12 PM
|- - mickst8ler   QUOTE (block @ Mar 12, 2013 - 9:07 P...   Jun 6, 2013 - 9:40 AM
- - block   I had slight scrapes in the front (splash guard) w...   Mar 12, 2013 - 4:40 PM
|- - ILoveMySilly97   QUOTE (block @ Mar 12, 2013 - 2:40 P...   Mar 12, 2013 - 5:09 PM
- - saleenvic   QUOTE (Nihil @ Mar 10, 2013 - 5:17 A...   Mar 16, 2013 - 6:58 PM
- - delusionz   18" and 40 sidewalls are fine, just watch ker...   Mar 16, 2013 - 9:44 PM
- - ILoveMySilly97   ^Is that pic with the lowering springs also? I mea...   Mar 17, 2013 - 4:22 AM
|- - jordisonjr   QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 17, 2013 - 5...   Mar 18, 2013 - 1:15 PM
- - ILoveMySilly97   There's times where I feel like taking off my ...   Mar 18, 2013 - 2:38 PM


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