photoman9988

I'm looking at new wheels, and really wanted to stay with 18's all the way around. But just yesterday, i was offered some 17's for an AMAZING deal. The thing is, i don't really want to go smaller, since i think 17's would look too small on my car after having 18's. Are there any advantages to having 17's over 18's?

913MOTOR

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The disadvantage is you can't run any real brake setups. Even the CTSV caliper and 13'' rotor doesn't fit.

slowbrakiller

iTrader: (10)

bigger sidewall thats about it. 18s look better, fit better brakes, and although they are more expensive it usually isnt to bad.

i would buy the 17s for a good deal and flip em

'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

Mainly sidewall, you will have more flex and be able to hook measurably better, they are also lighter, less rotating mass = less energy used to turn the wheels = more power to the ground.

Other than that, it's your preference.

TXZ28LS1

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i think 18's just look so much nicer on our cars.

LS1RedZ

iTrader: (19)

Yeah 18" wheels look way better, but tires for 17" wheels are cheaper.

+1 on the sidewall and traction.

Wiktorek25

17's tires are cheaper also...