Your thoughts on inexpensive rims Vs expensive rims (weight)

[SLS2000]

I like to get your thoughts.
Im looking at rims at http://victoriatire.com/wheels.html?&pkg_t...2099-03&size=17 Galant LS 2000 and I got interested in the Sport Max 922 silver 17" (page 2) So here are the questions. At 17" Am I increasing my stopping distance and 18" and so on... Also If I buy (let say) light weight (expensive) 17" rims somewhere else will this help keep the stopping distance down.
NOT really interested in buying a bigger brake kit. You know $$$$$!

thnks

[quicksilver22]

so in other words... you'd rather spend the money you would on the brake kit on lighter rims, rather than on safer braking systems?


get the rims you want, drive safe, and save up for big brake kit... simple enough

[pinoyesv6]

there are many aftermarket wheels out there that weigh less than the factory wheels.

if you don't want to have a BBK, then don't. there are many people out there that are running around with plus sized wheels without a BBK.

you might want to do some sort of brake upgrade, like better pads and rotors to improve your braking capabilities.

[extremsprt86]

i like those wheels, go for it! how much for 18"? is that an option?

[SLS2000]

From your advise (all).

Ill move it up a notch by getting the Sport Max 922 18's $135 A piece (they are the ones I really like, hence the post). But I'll try to balance it off by going with better brakes pads and rotors.

Pino
What are your suggestions on better pads and rotors? And where to get them.

Thanks for the info and site.

[extremsprt86]

i dont have upgraded pads and rotors for my 18's doing fine. i dont race around all the time either, so im not too hard on em.

[ChikagoGTZ]

Go with Brembo or Powerslot rotors and some good pads like Axxis, PBR, or Hawk.

On a side note, I've got these for sale with Toyo Proxes 4 tires (70% tread) for $750 plus shipping.

[Danger DANJ]

If you don't race your Galant and aren't a super fast lunatic on the road, you don't need a Big Brake Kit at all. The best way to improve your braking is get better pads and stainless steel brake lines. You don't really need better rotors either. Stock rotors are fine unless they are warped. You might also want to go with some better brake fluid and do a flush. Even after that, your braking is only as good as your tires. If you buy a tire package on the web, don't settle for the crappy ass tires they give you. Try and upgrade to some better tires.