I am going to start getting into auto xing in the spring and was wondering what wheels to use for this. I have the following sets available:
1)17" Tenzo shu-4... yes I know they are to big and heavy
2)16" Rota Slipstreams.
3)14" Del Sol alloys
I am leaning torwards the 14's with some good competition tires but would like peoples opinions. Thanks

 

14"

tires are cheap and this will be lighter than a 16-17" setup. I think azenis come in 14" fitments as well.

 

What do you drive? I'm assuming it's a Civic.
I'd go with 14's and Falken Azenis. They are RIPPIN' tires, and dude is right, smaller tires are cheaper. In the case of Azenis, you can get them for less than $50 apiece.
-Dan
P.S. Oh by the way, your Falkens will start out with okay grip (but awesome handling), and then the grip will get better as they wear in.

 

yes I drive a 00 Civic Si, I will have to give my daughter the 17's so that I can take her Del Sol wheels then...

 

the 14" delsol wheels are only 5.5" wide. The biggest tire you can fit on them is a 205 Kumho.

We need to know what car, what class you are planning on running in and what your budget for tires and wheels are to make viable recommendations.

 

I ran some 215 50 15 BF Gforce on my 5.5 14 inch rims. Worked great... however nobody makes that size any more so..... I am stuck with 205 Kuhmo's or Hossiers.. but since I don't auto x much any more.... its no biggie..

 

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I meant 14... doh!