would 17''s be too big for stock b18a1

[rbk_212]

your not even gonna feel it the difference

i had 17s on my dc2, from 15inch stockies

its not that dramatic, just dont get massive chromie peices of crap and itll be fine

its not a race car

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its not a race car

Sums it up.

If you're not racing, as long as it's legal who gives a shit how slow it is. If your braking suffers to the point of being dangerous (highly unlikely) then upgrade them afterwards.

[Chriskoss]

An inch less of wheel isn't going to make much difference. It WILL feel sluggish for a while, but its just the extra weight of the wheels. Its not going to slow you down dramatically. I have a stock b18a1 and 17's, I'm speaking from experience here. Go 16's if you want to stay legal.

which was my point at the start but ppl like omfg no 15's 16's maxxx but i didnt get this lol

[rbk_212]

the difference youll feel will be in the tire not the rim

bigger wheels means the tire has a smaller sidewall which means they're more responsive and the steering might feel abit heavier

as i said, on a street car, the weight of the rim will not have any real world difference (and if you get good light alloys you may actually reduce the overall weight)

[Ashwee]

The main point is. If you want 17s, get 17s. The car will pull them FINE.

If you want to be legal. Get 16s. Screw the weight.

[Chriskoss]

Got some 16's of Totti (cheers dude). They pretty good! I think im lucky i didnt get 17's.. the 16's fill the gaurds pretty damn good lol cuz of my suspension..
Car pulls fine.. even though the 14's even with high profile tyres still weighed less than low profiles with 16's.. but it wasnt that big of a difference (maybe 2-4kgs each wheel).
Now to take them all off again and paint them white lol
heres a quik pick in the dark after going 4 a drive testing it out

[rbk_212]

they look sweet man good choice and im glad the performance aspect worked out too.

what tires have you got on there? how much did you pay for them?

[Chriskoss]

Ill post better pics soon.. when its light lol.

That wheel is the worst of the gutter rash (obviously I bought em 2nd hand)

I think they're firestone tyres? 205/40/16's.. they actually feel alot better 2 drive than the 14's.. i know its wierd but the 14's tyres where so chunky.. these 16's fit my da9 so well

I paid 350 for the 4 wheels and tyres.. 2 front tyres are brand new... 2 rear are like 80%
Good deal eh.. just gotta paint them.. what colour you think? Im thinkin either bronze or white..

[Timmy_B]

Nice Chriskoss. dude cant wait to see em..

I guess its only fair that i tell you what i looking at buying..
Tenzo R DC5 Bronze wheels. : ) should have em b4 next meet.

[rbk_212]

charcoal wheels

[Chriskoss]

Eww charcoal.. I painted my stockie 14's gloss black and tbh dont like the look of black with black tyres unless there is something to break it up like a polished lip or something.. but I will post up some big pics once I get off my ass and paint them white or bronze...

timmy if i paint em bronze you cant buy ur wheelz! Jk'z man haha

p.s those tenzo r's look ultim8 sex! get them asap so I can drool lol

Poll - Paint my el cheapo rims bronze or white?

[rbk_212]

white = 1