bigger wheels less performance?
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bigger wheels less performance? hey guys, i'm thinking bout getting 18's in the back and 17's in the front. Is this going to affect my handling,acceleration,and top speed in a good or bad way?Sorry if this seems dumb i'm not good on wheels.Thanks for your input
wont make that noticeable of a difference. Launch might be affected negatively but you might get better mph up top from what ive seen?? someone else who really knows their stuff will shine some light for you hopefully. Just my .02 
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appreciate it
these are what i was looking at http://tomzwheels.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id/247
is that a good price (its a sponsor) and would i need to do anything to my car to make em fit? its a 99 with 16's now
thanks again
these are what i was looking at http://tomzwheels.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id/247
is that a good price (its a sponsor) and would i need to do anything to my car to make em fit? its a 99 with 16's now
thanks again
Hard to say...
Because if you're going with a taller tire then stock on a heavier weight wheel then all those aspects will probably suffer in a negative way.
Now if you're going with a tire thats near, or really close to stock height on a lightweight racing wheel like Fikse', then you will probably improve in some of those same areas in a positive way.
Because if you're going with a taller tire then stock on a heavier weight wheel then all those aspects will probably suffer in a negative way.
Now if you're going with a tire thats near, or really close to stock height on a lightweight racing wheel like Fikse', then you will probably improve in some of those same areas in a positive way.
"technically" the wheels can be heavier,a dn the "mass of the wheel" is further out and adversly effects the straightline performance of the car . . .
But if you are really that worried about it then don't get them.
Cornering wise, an 18" is going to help since there is less sidewall to flex.
Also, I STRONGLY suggect 18" on all four corners. IMHO 17 /18 combos just look wrong on F-Cars.
But if you are really that worried about it then don't get them.
Cornering wise, an 18" is going to help since there is less sidewall to flex.
Also, I STRONGLY suggect 18" on all four corners. IMHO 17 /18 combos just look wrong on F-Cars.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
"technically" the wheels can be heavier,a dn the "mass of the wheel" is further out and adversly effects the straightline performance of the car . . .
But if you are really that worried about it then don't get them.
Cornering wise, an 18" is going to help since there is less sidewall to flex.
Also, I STRONGLY suggect 18" on all four corners. IMHO 17 /18 combos just look wrong on F-Cars.
But if you are really that worried about it then don't get them.
Cornering wise, an 18" is going to help since there is less sidewall to flex.
Also, I STRONGLY suggect 18" on all four corners. IMHO 17 /18 combos just look wrong on F-Cars.
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All depends on the size of the rim you're talking about...
For a 10.5 like you're looking at - I'd say at least a 305. Most tire manufacturers I'd say would recommend a 275 for a 9 - 9.5" rim, while a 295 or 305 is recommend for a 10.5" rim.
For a 10.5 like you're looking at - I'd say at least a 305. Most tire manufacturers I'd say would recommend a 275 for a 9 - 9.5" rim, while a 295 or 305 is recommend for a 10.5" rim.
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You can pick up a set of good looking C5 z06 rims for 599 @ TomzWheelz. He even puts on tires, balances etc if you purchase them together.
Go with 18x9.5 (275/35/18 tires) all around for no mods, direct bolt on
Go with 18x9.5 front (275/35/18), 18x10.5 (295/35/18) rear for best looks and more "grab", only requiring you to trim the bump stop in the rear. Many write ups on this--even on google.
Go with 18x9.5 (275/35/18 tires) all around for no mods, direct bolt on
Go with 18x9.5 front (275/35/18), 18x10.5 (295/35/18) rear for best looks and more "grab", only requiring you to trim the bump stop in the rear. Many write ups on this--even on google.
Nothing against 275/35s, but IMO if you're at stock height and are running the 9.5s - get a 40 series tire instead of a 35. The extra sidewall isnt 'that' much of a difference, but personally I like it. And you typically wont get the "lower that 4x4" comments with the extra % of sidewall height 
(least I never have lol)
(least I never have lol)