[200q20v] 16 x 8 wheels

[Chris Covington]

I think 17"s are only worth going to if you're going to get Big Reds, etc.
otherwise you're better off with 16" rims.  Less likely to bend the rim,
better ride, the rim usually weighs less and therefore will slow down the
car less, and you'll already be running 50 series tires anyway (225/50R16
I assume) which are pretty low-profile in and of themselves.  I only wish
I had 17s when I consider the big brake upgrades.

Chris
'91 200q20v


On Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Dale McCormack wrote:

> Richard,
> If you're spending the $ for 16 x 8, why not go to 17's?  The tire cost
> between 16 and 17 is rather minimal, especially compared to 18" +
> diameters, and the ride doesn't suffer significantly compared to stock
> 15's.  I put on some ASA IS6 17 x 8 wheels with 235/45ZR x 17 Kuhmo
> tires this March w/zero complaints.  Good looking and relatively easy to
> clean.
>
> RideWell,
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