engine stress caused by wheel size? Options

[Razgriz]

First note that I looked around but didn't happen to see anything that mentioned this (pardon me if I missed it.)

Ok guys, Im looking into buying some new rims for my car, and I love the way 18's look on the celica. I know that physically they fit on the car no problem, but also i'm planning to put in the silvertop 4age. Now i know the 1.6 4age technically has more torque than the 1.8 7afe, but at a much higher range in the rpm band. Because of this would i be putting any unnecessary stress on the motor during stop and go traffic due to the wheel size?

Basically are 18's to big for a 1.6L? Or am I worrying over nothing?

Thanks ahead of time guys!

[6strngs]

different brands of wheels are different weights too. and the weight of the wheel is really what's going to be causing all these negative things more-so than the actual size of the wheel. They won't fit on our car, but just as an example, I've picked up a 19-inch OEM infinty g35 wheel, one of the forged wheels that is actually manufactered by Rays, and I'd say that 19-inch wheel feels lighter than our stock 15 inch wheels. So, if you can afford them, I'd say get a set of forged wheels like Volks or Works. They are way lighter and way stronger, so you won't need to worry as much about bending them if you hit a pot hole or something.

[alltracman78]

different brands of wheels are different weights too. and the weight of the wheel is really what's going to be causing all these negative things more-so than the actual size of the wheel. They won't fit on our car, but just as an example, I've picked up a 19-inch OEM infinty g35 wheel, one of the forged wheels that is actually manufactered by Rays, and I'd say that 19-inch wheel feels lighter than our stock 15 inch wheels. So, if you can afford them, I'd say get a set of forged wheels like Volks or Works. They are way lighter and way stronger, so you won't need to worry as much about bending them if you hit a pot hole or something.

Even if it's lighter moving the weight out will increase it's "drag" on the engine.

Hold a 30 lb weight at your chest, then hold a 25 lb one at arms lenth if that doesn't make any sense.

[Zelstin]

different brands of wheels are different weights too. and the weight of the wheel is really what's going to be causing all these negative things more-so than the actual size of the wheel. They won't fit on our car, but just as an example, I've picked up a 19-inch OEM infinty g35 wheel, one of the forged wheels that is actually manufactered by Rays, and I'd say that 19-inch wheel feels lighter than our stock 15 inch wheels. So, if you can afford them, I'd say get a set of forged wheels like Volks or Works. They are way lighter and way stronger, so you won't need to worry as much about bending them if you hit a pot hole or something.

Even if it's lighter moving the weight out will increase it's "drag" on the engine.

Hold a 30 lb weight at your chest, then hold a 25 lb one at arms lenth if that doesn't make any sense.

Unless you change the rolling circumference by a lot the "stress" will be negligible. Ride quality and performance, however, WILL be affected. I suggest doing a search for wheel sizes. I've read quite a few peoples complaints about moving up to an 18" wheel. 17's can fill the fender well pretty good with a decent sidewall and they will perform much better.