17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please
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17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please
So I cant decide weather I want to go 18" or 17" on an ap1. On my b16 powered hatch with no tourqe going from a 16" - 15" rim was a very noticeable difference in daily driving. The extra width of the tire helped in cornering, but the added weight hampered off the line acceleration.
So do you guys with 18's notice a difference going from stock 16" or 17"?
Post pics of 17's or 18's on your rides guys. Also tell us about your suspension setups. How low you are, stock height, ect.........
So do you guys with 18's notice a difference going from stock 16" or 17"?
Post pics of 17's or 18's on your rides guys. Also tell us about your suspension setups. How low you are, stock height, ect.........
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (blownS)
I'm running Espelirs with the wheel/tire package in the sig. As far was weight, I didn't notice much difference. They are pretty close to the stock weight, despite the extra inch in width and height. Steering feels more stable, much less oversteer thanks to the sticky rubber.
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (blownS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blownS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">U will def notice the added weight with 18s. Then again, that's what FI is for. 
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added weight?
my front wheel weighed in at 14 lbs and rear at 15 lbs. a whole lot ligther than my stock ap2
added weight?
my front wheel weighed in at 14 lbs and rear at 15 lbs. a whole lot ligther than my stock ap2
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (bs-inc.s2k)
18" Volk GT-C. The wheel/tire package total weighs the same as stock, but I wanna go lighter. The wheels are for sale cuz I'm going 17".
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (TurbLu)
I don't remember off hand. One of my BMI video's shows them comparing the 16s and 17s, and the 17s were lighter. I'll take a look tomorrow and let you know. I'm sure someone will respond before then, though.
-Andrew
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (TurbLu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurbLu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So the 18's weighed as much as the 16's wow.. So what do stock rims and tires weigh? 16's and 17's?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Honda S2000(AP1)
16x6.5 17.5lbs
16x7.5 18.6lbs
I don't know about the AP2 wheels.
Honda S2000(AP1)
16x6.5 17.5lbs
16x7.5 18.6lbs
I don't know about the AP2 wheels.
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Damn this pic gets whored alot.
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18's</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (CoolKat)
hey bro.. I want to get those rims, but i wana know if you had to lower the car or not!! because i dont want to sacrifice the ride more then it already is
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Re: 17" vs. 18" Rims.... Pics and Experiences please (Cone)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Cone »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't remember off hand. One of my BMI video's shows them comparing the 16s and 17s, and the 17s were lighter. I'll take a look tomorrow and let you know. I'm sure someone will respond before then, though.
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That was the HVI video, "Battle at 10,000 rpm." The 17's (w/ tires) were lighter by .3 pounds or something like that, but it did improve the lap time by .5 secs.
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That was the HVI video, "Battle at 10,000 rpm." The 17's (w/ tires) were lighter by .3 pounds or something like that, but it did improve the lap time by .5 secs.