What mags would suit my car? Options

[Liam_c]

I need your opinions....

I currently have 16" Avanti Mags and dunlop SP tyres, and I'm interested in upgrading to directional sport tyres...

The only issue i have, is that the for the tyres i want (Sport, lower noise, etc) Are very expensive.. Plus im not really that keen on the mag wheels that i have currently.

I've been told that upgrading to 17'' mags that i'd be better off, as i can style my car, tyres are more readily available and are cheaper.

So, here is what i'd like to ask... What do you think would suit my car better?

http://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/product/wheel-...o/303765/detail

http://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/product/wheel-...o/166938/detail

Both are the same price, and include tyres.

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Thanks

This post has been edited by Liam_c: Jul 31, 2013 - 1:11 AM

[Box]

The stock size is 14", the GT was 1"+ from the factory and the GT-Four was 2"+ from the factory. I said I like up to a 16" on our cars, somewhere anyhow. The 3S-FE and 5S-FE are economy engines, hence the "FE" designation. They will always be economy cars until you rip out the Corolla/Camry engine and throw in a Red Top or 3S-GTE. Also something most people don't consider is even though a larger rim may only be slightly heavier, that mass is moved outwards to the outside of the wheel which gives a higher moment of inertia. Given a significantly heavier rim there'll be a significant impact. It's all physics deary, and physics never lies. Here's a good article from C/D where they tested 15" to 19" for performance and economy. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/effec...nd-tires-tested

If it makes you feel any better I'm going through the same thing with my brother right now. He's insisting on throwing 18"s onto his 90's Japanese family sedan. Physics doesn't mean anything to him either, so if you think I'm bad here you really have no idea. I suppose it's only natural to put looks over function, just take a look at society and that's clearly shown. Anyhow, it's his/your car so do what the Hell you want to with it. Even if that means ignoring the laws of physics.