Deep Dish Y2K's!!! Check my new rims!!
07-01-2008, 08:23 PM
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I already said it in my post.
There is no point to an 18 inch rim. They don't look any better, the tires cost a hell of a lot more money, you get worse traction because the wheels are too damn tall...17" rims are the perfect size for these cars. Why should I pay more money for a rim that's going to cost me more money in upkeep, make my car slower due to weight, reduce mpg, increase road noise and decrease traction?
There is no point to an 18 inch rim. They don't look any better, the tires cost a hell of a lot more money, you get worse traction because the wheels are too damn tall...17" rims are the perfect size for these cars. Why should I pay more money for a rim that's going to cost me more money in upkeep, make my car slower due to weight, reduce mpg, increase road noise and decrease traction?
07-01-2008, 10:56 PM
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Swapping out stock 16's for larger rims typically results in a 1-2 mpg highway loss. I've seen it happen. You realize how detrimental added rotating mass and increased friction is, right? A 10lb reduction in driveshaft weight is good for 5-10rwhp on the dyno. You don't think another 15-20 lbs in wheels plus wider tires won't affect ET's and mpg? You're lying to yourself. I watched a guy pick up 3 tenths in the quarter mile by putting the stock rims and tires back on his V6 Firebird.
they arent going to increase road noise if they same tire was used on either rim. the only thing that will happen is the tires are more money.
07-01-2008, 11:00 PM
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By that logic, your 18's might as well by 17's. You won't be able to notice the difference from afar unless it's pointed out to you. I'd rather save $300 in tires every year or two, not to mention the additional benefits I already laid out.
07-01-2008, 11:20 PM
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Swapping out stock 16's for larger rims typically results in a 1-2 mpg highway loss. I've seen it happen. You realize how detrimental added rotating mass and increased friction is, right? A 10lb reduction in driveshaft weight is good for 5-10rwhp on the dyno. You don't think another 15-20 lbs in wheels plus wider tires won't affect ET's and mpg? You're lying to yourself. I watched a guy pick up 3 tenths in the quarter mile by putting the stock rims and tires back on his V6 Firebird.
07-02-2008, 08:28 AM
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well i emailed them myself to ask if they were going to make an 18x9.5 in the y2ks or the z06s and here is their response
"I’m only going to get them in 18x9.5 if I start carrying a 19/18 version and at this time we are not sure if we will."
ah i want them NOW! i dont wanna wait 
cant...do...17s...aaaahh....
"I’m only going to get them in 18x9.5 if I start carrying a 19/18 version and at this time we are not sure if we will."
ah i want them NOW! i dont wanna wait cant...do...17s...aaaahh.... 
07-02-2008, 08:43 AM
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CHOCOTACO...
I swear. You have a horrible way of thinking about "appearance mods". First, you think lowering cars does nothing but looks ghetto. And now you think people cant tell a difference between 17s and 18s? And that they'll look pretty much the same? WTF? I'm sure if you ask some random girl the difference, she wouldnt notice, but im sure most of us on here can tell the difference. You worry about some gay ****. "I'll have to drive slower" "I'll lose 1-2 mpg" "the road noise will be louder" WTF?? Keep coming up with gay reasons to make yourself better about your car being GAY.
I swear. You have a horrible way of thinking about "appearance mods". First, you think lowering cars does nothing but looks ghetto. And now you think people cant tell a difference between 17s and 18s? And that they'll look pretty much the same? WTF? I'm sure if you ask some random girl the difference, she wouldnt notice, but im sure most of us on here can tell the difference. You worry about some gay ****. "I'll have to drive slower" "I'll lose 1-2 mpg" "the road noise will be louder" WTF?? Keep coming up with gay reasons to make yourself better about your car being GAY.
07-02-2008, 09:16 AM
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CHOCOTACO...
I swear. You have a horrible way of thinking about "appearance mods". First, you think lowering cars does nothing but looks ghetto. And now you think people cant tell a difference between 17s and 18s? And that they'll look pretty much the same? WTF? I'm sure if you ask some random girl the difference, she wouldnt notice, but im sure most of us on here can tell the difference. You worry about some gay ****. "I'll have to drive slower" "I'll lose 1-2 mpg" "the road noise will be louder" WTF?? Keep coming up with gay reasons to make yourself better about your car being GAY.
I swear. You have a horrible way of thinking about "appearance mods". First, you think lowering cars does nothing but looks ghetto. And now you think people cant tell a difference between 17s and 18s? And that they'll look pretty much the same? WTF? I'm sure if you ask some random girl the difference, she wouldnt notice, but im sure most of us on here can tell the difference. You worry about some gay ****. "I'll have to drive slower" "I'll lose 1-2 mpg" "the road noise will be louder" WTF?? Keep coming up with gay reasons to make yourself better about your car being GAY.
