Wheels - 17" or 18"
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03-12-2014, 01:37 AM
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I have a set of 18s (Buddyclub P1s) and admittedly I bought them 'for show' because this is my daily driver and wanted the 'looks' after all don't most people buy new wheels for the looks?. And since I only really drive it aggressively on a weekend (no point going back and forward to work during the week). Didn't think it would matter so much.
My two cents. The wheels are a lot lighter than OEM (yes I know this will be offset by the 18" tyres being heavier) and the ride slightly firmer and feel the bumps a bit more but there seems to be no negative effect with regards handling, after all is that not more down to tyre choice? than wheels?
My two cents. The wheels are a lot lighter than OEM (yes I know this will be offset by the 18" tyres being heavier) and the ride slightly firmer and feel the bumps a bit more but there seems to be no negative effect with regards handling, after all is that not more down to tyre choice? than wheels?
03-14-2014, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by J_B
They look too big and put additional forces through the chassis/body due to their weight and the tyres' stiffer side wall. The ride will be harder, the tyres cost more, and it won't handle as well. I wouldn't even consider putting them on my car because there is just no plus side in doing so IMO.
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