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Old 05-15-01, 01:29 AM
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TE37: 17s or 18s?

Should I go with 17s or 18s? Anyone have any pics of cars with both sizes so I can compare which looks better?
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I'm down for the group buy... I need some for a buddies car... Let me know! Oh, and 18's, all the way!

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Hey, whats wrong with 17s????? I just ordered Super Advan SA3Rs in 17s, was that a bad mistake?
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Originally posted by VLSredline:
Hey, whats wrong with 17s????? I just ordered Super Advan SA3Rs in 17s, was that a bad mistake?
IMO, yes, it was a waste. unless you are getting 17"'s for weight savings, i think it is a waste to only plus size by 1 for looks. for looks, you AT LEAST plus size by 2. if your racing, thats different.

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I agree 18's all the way. No comparison and since they're light as ****, that's not a concern with size. Let me know if you need assistance. I'll be organizing a killer group buy soon. Located in Norcal.

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If you want looks only ,go with the 18's If you want performance you don't need to go that large so why add the weight or expense, also maybe some people can't afford the price jump for the 18's,I would rather have 17's with the best tires than 18's with only good tires.
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I think my Volk 18" kick ***. I have had the car to the limit of the stock suspention. Now I just need a good coil-over setup now.

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Group buy would be awesome.
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I don't think there's any performance drop-off w/ 18's (assuming you use the right sizes), and more and more high-performance and track tires are coming in 18" sizes, and not as many 17's in wide widths.... because virtually nothing made today worth its salt comes w/ 17" wheels anymore... even from the factory.

Go for the 18's!!
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18's

my TE's on my car




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Group buy would be awesome.
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