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Anybody riding on aftermarket 17s? Let's see some pics...
I'm considering going down a wheel size and I'd like to see some rim choices of those with 17s.
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why?
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For troo track performance dood! Wai else?
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17 inch CCW Classics.
17x 9.5F 17x 10.5R https://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g...W/DSC_0307.jpg https://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/IMG_2806.jpg |
I have 17 inch fronts, does that count?
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
For troo track performance dood! Wai else?
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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.
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ok, remember: FRONT ONLY
second car in http://www.projectforwardmotion.com/...a_06_400px.jpg I need spacers! and wider tires! http://www.projectforwardmotion.com/...3/PICT0395.jpg http://www.projectforwardmotion.com/...images/726.jpg I have 255/40/17 tires http://www.projectforwardmotion.com/...images/760.jpg |
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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 They have since been replaced by 18" wheels.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 |
SSR Comp-H 17X8.5F and 17X9.5R
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...L/100_5130.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...6-xti20143.jpg http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...sswithjohn.jpg 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.) |
17x9 +27 on 275/40/17 r-comps all around
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...51_33_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...51_34_full.jpg |
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.
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Originally Posted by nkohler
17 inch CCW Classics.
17x 9.5F 17x 10.5R https://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g...W/DSC_0307.jpg https://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g...x/IMG_2806.jpg Beautiful!! I love those CCW's! |
To small for my taste, even for track duties. You can find lightweight 18's somewhere
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Originally Posted by turismo
To small for my taste, even for track duties. You can find lightweight 18's somewhere
RPO model 1's |
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.
RPO model 1's +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) |
17 inch tires can be heavier than 18s!! as can rims! it's very odd, I know.
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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) |
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! |
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