Are 18" wheels the way to go now........
10-08-2001, 04:45 PM
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A hell lot nicer than riding on 15"s like I am at the moment
the wait is killing me at the moment for the 18"s.
It's amazing the difference in handling from my former 17" AVUS and the stock 15"s with Artic Alpin's on them.
It's amazing the difference in handling from my former 17" AVUS and the stock 15"s with Artic Alpin's on them.
10-08-2001, 09:07 PM
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its always about budget. i havent heard anyone sell their 18s for 17s
also wheels with chrome/polished lip is sensitive to potholes - 17s dont have many low-profile tires available thats why they seem more 'protected'
10-09-2001, 04:30 AM
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My SSR have taken a few hits that should have left them oval...
...but they remain perfect. I think the vulnerable parts of most wheels - the rim are as thin as they can make them. One piece forged rims arent a lot thinner than cast as far as I can tell but they appear to be much more resistant to impact distortion.
You are right, forged center pieces in a 2-3 piece wheel dont guarantee a forged rim.
You are right, forged center pieces in a 2-3 piece wheel dont guarantee a forged rim.
10-09-2001, 07:45 AM
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Thanks!
One day I may decide to upgrade my brakes...and if I do, I'll have to start looking at 18's to get enough clearance to make me comfortable. I'm just gathering data points.
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