Fast Eddie's 02 T/A vert.

I'm running DSG3s on 16" rims and it rides pretty damn good, I'm considering 18" wheels and tires, would I notice a difference going to 18s.

I have a back problem, don't want to make the switch and regret it.

Thanks in advance.

crimson_bird

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my ride quality has been just as good with both cars going from stock 16's to 18's. i have 40-45 side walls on both cars, so that helps. i like the tires to be a little thick just so so the ride isn't bad.

z28camaross2

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i have oewheels 17' c6z package with the 275 40 zr17 tires and the ride quality seems like ****.. idk if the tires or what

The Alchemist

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See if a local member can loan you wheels for a quick ride to see how it feels. I'd say ride in their car, but that's only going to be useful if you have the same suspension.

Camaro Z

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Depends on your suspension, the looks definately out weigh the loss in ride quality.

crimson_bird

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this.

z28muscle51

I run 18" rims with a 255 tire. I cant really tell a ride difference f body cars are stiff anyway

fast01z28

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i went from 16" snowflakes to C5 wheels (17" in front, 18" in rear) and i noticed a huge difference. It was not apparent until i had my stock 16s in back for drag racing and it rode much smoother.

that being said, i find it worth it because (a) it looks much better, and (b) fbodies are not cadillacs, the rough ride is part of the package.

transam5.7lt1

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I went from stock 16s all around to Chrome C6 wheels, 17x8.5 front and 18x9.5 on the rear. These are heavier wheels... it kind of rides a little rougher...

The Alchemist

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Tire sidewall stiffness also has an impact as well as tire pressure.

BIG_MIKE2005

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Maybe not in this mans case. He mentioned having a bad back. I'm sure none of us would enjoy driving around in a super stiff ride with a bad back.

I do agree the looks are a ton better, but if it ruins him being able to enjoy driving it due to causing worse back pains then no, its not gonna be worth it for him.