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Originally Posted by mhale71
Ok thanks guys, i didnt get them.
My next question is : Its my understanding that a thicker rim will grip to the road better = better handling and perhaps acceleration (thanks to less wheelspin perhaps?[[shizzle] driver]), of course only with the right tire. So, with the same offset, will the extra inches of thickness poke out on the outer edge of the rim, or the inside edge, or will it be an even spread?, AND, what would be a good offset for a 17X7 or 17X8 rim? I4MX6 your car looks awesome but i would never get 19"rims, and 9" i imagine is wider then the average 17.
thanks,
--mike
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Well the 19's weren't mine nor would I ever buy wheels that size...its overkill. But thank you for the comments none the less.
As far as width and size, well Blake is right, wider equals more grip and diameter equals less acceleration. But their is a lot to consider at this point too. Wider can also make turning harder since there is more rubber on the ground to pivot. But these cars have been proven well at track with 8" wide wheels, so don't worry too much about that. Diameter is rotational mass. No matter how light the wheel is, its still heavier on the ends then the stock 15's in reality. Try to get as light as possible without breaking the bank because it will not only keep stress off wear and tear components such as the transmission, but also improve mileage since the car isn't working as hard to move the weight of the wheels.
When buying tires, keep the diameter around stock. Although taller tires make the car look lower in relation to the wheel well, they do increase the overall diameter of the wheel and as discussed above, that reduces mileage and causes wear and tear to drivetrain. If you go with a 17x8, go with a tire like a 215/40R17. Its close to stock, wide enough, and easy to come by. Or you can go with something odd like a 245/35R17 but the cost is a little higher for just a bit in width. The 215/40 will have a bit of stretch too which will prevent a lot of tire sidewall play while cornering, so keep that in mind too. Wider may look cool, but match it to the wheel of appropriate size.
Now I get a lot of flack usually for the tire sizes, but its worth it to keep everything the same size. A 215/45R17 is very common amongst members here, but its too tall in compared to stock. So like I said, try to stay at a 24" tire diameter.