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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 01:15 PM
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..or 16? Looking at our board, I realized there a lot more than just look & size of the wheel. Besides the look of the wheel, what about performance? Could you give some idea on which size is better for performance? Thanks,
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 01:23 PM
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For performance, I would stick with the stock 16's or 17x7.5 & 17x8.5 made by Mugen.
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 01:23 PM
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 01:25 PM
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Here is a link for the Mugen 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 wheels...

http://www.kingmotorsports.com/products/mu...2000/wheels.asp
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 04:08 PM
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Thanks for the advise. In addtion, could you give little more detail on why 16 or 17 is better than 18?

cheers,
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 04:17 PM
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I have 18" wheels that are not lightweight. The car is little bit slower than before with the stock wheels.
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 07:03 PM
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lightweight 16s for performance, 18s for looks and width (with right tires of course), 17s for a compromise.
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 08:20 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by nibble
[B]Thanks for the advise.
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks, guys. Information was very helpful.

Cheers,
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Old Jun 8, 2001 | 05:58 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by nibble
[B]Thanks, guys.
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