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11-20-2002 | 08:33 PM

Keisatsu

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17's VS 18's

I would like some opinions on the differences of Rota Tarmac 17's VS. Tarmac 18's

What do you like (obviously directed to those who own or have owned them)

what dont you like...

thanks

11-20-2002 | 08:48 PM

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Dont get 18's... theyre too big for the car. They may look nice, but i've heard people discussing this in the past say they actually hurt performance.

Besides, with 17s you can get away with using them as snow tires too.

11-20-2002 | 09:07 PM

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I prefer 17's. You have much more tire choices and for better price. Plus, competition tires rarely come in 18" sizes.

Get some 225x45x17's and you will be good. Thats if you have a sedan. If you have a wagon, 215 is max, if you want rub-free life.

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11-20-2002 | 09:12 PM

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I agree 100% = I like the 17's = they weigh much less - - and they provide a bit of impact protection to help keep the rims straight if you hit hard bumps

ALSO - I would suggest you stock with the 225 45 17 - it is a great combo

Right now I am on 215 45 17 LM22 snow tires and it works great with my new forged prodrive GC-07C wheels

11-20-2002 | 09:59 PM

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Yea, go w/ 17's. You could use them all year round, and they're lighter. Once the car is lowered, they'll look fine.

11-20-2002 | 10:36 PM

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imo 18's atart to look like a cartoon on our cars.

11-20-2002 | 11:43 PM

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I think 17's give the best value of performance and looks. 18's will be heavier and more expensive. The ride will also be a lot stiffer due to less side wall.

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11-20-2002 | 11:48 PM

Keisatsu

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Well then.. I guess it's unanamous (sp?), I think I will go with 17's...

now to find some black 17" tarmacs... or maybe gunmetal grey...

thanks guys!!!! in a few hours the new I club has helped me more than the NASIOC has in several months!!!

11-20-2002 | 11:57 PM

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I heard suby_dude has the hook up on rotas. Have you contacted him yet?

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11-21-2002 | 12:24 AM

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no not yet, unfortunatly I dont have any money to buy some rims... in about a month I will though...

but yeah on the "other" forum suby_dude seemed to have the hookups on everything.

11-21-2002 | 09:12 AM

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Actually, the Super Legs 18 are as light as any 17 on the market!

I have 17's but 18's are so bling, bling yo!

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11-21-2002 | 09:23 AM

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17's represent the best balance of exceleration and handling. Go with those.

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11-21-2002 | 11:01 AM

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Go with 18s...

Nice high quality 18s are the way to go! If you get a nice wheel, like a OZ SL, they don't wiegh any more. The tires only cost 20-40 dollars more each... but they look SOOO Much better.

I have had both 17 and 18s on my car, and there is absolutely no performance loss on the 18s... it really comes down to the tire more than the wheel loss... The only reason you would lose performance would be if you go with a heavy wheel, but that is true with any size wheel.

17s = Lame...