Anybody riding on aftermarket 17s? Let's see some pics...
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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.)
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.)
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Originally Posted by turismo
To small for my taste, even for track duties. You can find lightweight 18's somewhere
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Originally Posted by Jarred@Z1
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.
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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)
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Originally Posted by Motormouth
17 inch tires can be heavier than 18s!! as can rims! it's very odd, I know.
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)