SniperHunter

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I'm considering going down a wheel size and I'd like to see some rim choices of those with 17s.

ny garbage_juice

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why?

Spork

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For troo track performance dood! Wai else?

nkohler

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17 inch CCW Classics.

17x 9.5F
17x 10.5R

Motormouth

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I have 17 inch fronts, does that count?

ny garbage_juice

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haha well thats the only good reason cause they look terrible

SniperHunter

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It's pointless to say why. That's not what this thread is about. If you don't have pics to contribute, don't post.

Motormouth

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ok, remember: FRONT ONLY

second car in


I need spacers! and wider tires!




I have 255/40/17 tires

KornerCarver

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I had 17" X 9" Borbet wheels on my Z when I first got it almost 5 years ago. I used them because I already had them from my Stealth and they fit. They have since been replaced by 18" wheels. I think the 17's were on for about 6 months.

Les

Z1NONLY

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SSR Comp-H 17X8.5F and 17X9.5R




I run my car on the track with the same equipment I run on the street. 17" wheels not only save alot of weight (they only weigh about 15lbs each) they also save a lot of money when it's time to buy tires. (I go through two full sets per year.)

Triple8Sol

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17x9 +27 on 275/40/17 r-comps all around

JETPILOT

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17's are definetly NOT the best choice for the track. 355mm rotors won't fit under most 17's. The 355 rotors are a big step up in performance from the 335/328 rotors. For autocrossing 17's are ok.

first350

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17X9's w/ 275/17's

Zridder19

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Beautiful!! I love those CCW's!

turismo

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To small for my taste, even for track duties. You can find lightweight 18's somewhere

Jarred@Z1

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Most hardcore track guys dont run 18's not because of weight but because if you price tires for 17 to 18 there is a substantial difference.

RPO model 1's

first350

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+1...there's a big cost difference! (I only switched to 18's this yr b/c I was looking for some very specific rim/tires combinations that I could only find in 18's)

Motormouth

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17 inch tires can be heavier than 18s!! as can rims! it's very odd, I know.

first350

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yep. Lots of time the 17's have a higher aspect ratio than the 18's...usually the total diameter of either a 17 or 18" rim/tire combination ends up being the same. (so you might get a lighter 17" rim, but the weight is just shifted to the tire)

Motormouth

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so 18s might be better than drat!

and the 17 inch Sumi's were more expensive than the 18s in the same size (255/40/17 and 255/35/18)! bastards!