Help deciding on 17x11 versus 18s
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Help deciding on 17x11 versus 18s I have the 16" 2000 TA rims. I have the SLP 1LE reinforced kit on so I am slightly lowered which is good since I have SLP LT headers that hang low.
I want to get new tires and rims (I lucked out and my wife is giving me most of the tax return <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> ). I am trying to decide on 17x9 upfront and 17x11 on the back for that classic muscle car look. I also expect to like the additional contact for traction. However, I like the look of the 18" rims. And I figure I spend more of my time taking a corner fast than I do taking off from a dead stop. Also, I can keep the 16" for drag radials on the back if I went with the 18s and I want to drag race.
What are your experiences with the two sizes? How does the 17x11 with a 315 on the back handle in very agressive cornering? How will the 18 perform when launching from a dead stop?
Thanks for your help.
I want to get new tires and rims (I lucked out and my wife is giving me most of the tax return <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> ). I am trying to decide on 17x9 upfront and 17x11 on the back for that classic muscle car look. I also expect to like the additional contact for traction. However, I like the look of the 18" rims. And I figure I spend more of my time taking a corner fast than I do taking off from a dead stop. Also, I can keep the 16" for drag radials on the back if I went with the 18s and I want to drag race.
What are your experiences with the two sizes? How does the 17x11 with a 315 on the back handle in very agressive cornering? How will the 18 perform when launching from a dead stop?
Thanks for your help.
Re: Help deciding on 17x11 versus 18s !8" wheels will light up like a blizzard if you floor it off the line, not enough side wall. Look good though, handles great too.
The big 315 steam rollers light up pretty easily too, and handle well.
Tough call, I think the 11" w/315 is too wide IMHO.
The big 315 steam rollers light up pretty easily too, and handle well.
Tough call, I think the 11" w/315 is too wide IMHO.
