Angel B7

I always said to myself that I wouldnt do this, but here goes. I am ordering wheels and tires for my 225 roadster (nimbus gray) next Thursday. I am set on BBS Challenge's, but here goes the big question:
18" or 19"

I am worried about slowing the car down by running 19's.. I live in Orlando so road conditions are favorable so that is not a factor. I am strictly looking at it from a performance standpoint, but for $300 more I could be rolling on some sweet 19's.. Suggestions please. TIA

JohnLZ7W

All you are getting is reduced sidewall which isn't that much more than the 18s give you. What you are giving up is more unsprung weight, more rotational mass, more chance of bending/damaging the rim and more $$$.
If you want it for looks go right ahead, for performance IMO beyond 18 is not necessary.

TTschwing

What John said....

JohnLZ7W

whoa.

TTschwing

Me going on the whole staggered thing either. I've been trying real hard to be civil on that one!...:-)

JohnLZ7W

So you get some understeer, throw a deathbar in the back and its all good

TTschwing

Yeah.....The deathbar cures many evils!

Angel B7

Im going 18" BBS CH with 225/40/18 Yokohama Prada Spec 2's.. I will post pics late next week with the aforementioned wheels, Koni Sports/Eibachs, Forge Exhaust,3.2 rear valance and Samco intake.. Got Revo'd last Friday..

JohnLZ7W

Excellent. CHs are my second favorite BBS wheel. Which finish?

Angel B7

Bright silver... I think it will contrast well off the nimbus paint. I'm a little suspect of the "plasma" finish.