handling/rubbing

[SilverDragonGTZ]

i've been hearing that 17s handle better than 18s...is this true or just personal preference? and will 225s rub on an 8g lowered or not? cause i think 225s would look best, but ill have to settle for 215s if 225s rub... :cry:

[mrjaydeeone]

I have 18s with 225 18s and no rubbing
my car is lowered with progress springs

[SilverDragonGTZ]

thanks man...im gonna go price some motegi dp5s gunmetal w/polish lip tomorrow...see if im gonna have to order them off the net or not

[peanotation]

in reality, the smaller the wheel/tire combo, the easier it is to turn the wheel, making it seem like u have better handling, which is why its always better to get low pro tires no matter for the best handling, but we can't exactly roll around on 12's with 205/40/12 tires. 17s would probably be better than 18, but 18s have bigger tire patches so therefore = more grip = better over all handling. and they look better.

[Reelax]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SilverDragonGTZ)</div><div class='quotemain'>i've been hearing that 17s handle better than 18s...is this true or just personal preference? and will 225s rub on an 8g lowered or not? cause i think 225s would look best, but ill have to settle for 215s if 225s rub... :cry:</div>

get 225/40zr18 on wheels that are 8.0" or less (7.5 is perfect) and as close to +46mm offset (stock) as possible. this will allow you to drop as low as 3"-4" w/ no rubbing problems.

[mrjaydeeone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SilverDragonGTZ)</div><div class='quotemain'>thanks man...im gonna go price some motegi dp5s gunmetal w/polish lip tomorrow...see if im gonna have to order them off the net or not</div>

cool cant wait to see some pics

[SilverDragonGTZ]

dont worry, ill be postin pics of the before/after rims and front end damage/restore...im buyin mario's modded 01 front end, grill, and hood...thank god he's sterling silver also...life saver...i owe a beer to everyone who's helped me out...can collect your pay/beer at SEMA '04 meet :twisted: