need help 17 or 18 inch wheel?

dsmkid95 · 02-07-2007, 12:56 AM

I need help in deciding between a 17 or 18 inch tire. is there any advavtage of an 18 inch other than looks and maybe a wider tire or if going to a big brake kit? i was lokking at the rota p45 mainly for looks and they only come in 18s. i would also have to get an 18 inch spare also. i will mainly be doing daily driving some strip and maybe get into road courses down the road. after reading posts on brakes ive decided not to go with a big brake kit but instead just get a good set of rotos and pads, steel brake lines and a good set of tires which should increase my stopping. can anyone shed some light on this post for me. shed some light in helping me choose the right size tire?

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ODiz413 · 02-07-2007, 01:00 AM

18's are fly as a stunna yo

waktasz · 02-07-2007, 10:56 AM

You can fit just as wide a tire on a comparable 18 as a 17. I don't rock 18s because I buy tires every year and 18" tires cost more. Simple as that, for me at least.

dsmkid95 · 02-07-2007, 12:31 PM

that is true i didnt think about about buying tires all the time.

seabass372 · 02-07-2007, 01:56 PM

I got a set of 18's for show, but when race time comes i slap on my 17's

snovvbrdr · 02-07-2007, 03:44 PM

Ok, so as to your question, a stock STI runs 225/45r17's going to a 245/40r17 will keep your speedometer in check and increase (with proper tires) your traction both straight line stopping and lateral. as for the upgrading of wheels see if the enkie rpf-1's suit your taste they are lighter than stock and clear the brakes.
Hope this helps
Dan

02-07-2007, 12:56 AM	#1
dsmkid95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 94155 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Huntley, IL Vehicle: 06 CGM STI Stage 3	need help 17 or 18 inch wheel? I need help in deciding between a 17 or 18 inch tire. is there any advavtage of an 18 inch other than looks and maybe a wider tire or if going to a big brake kit? i was lokking at the rota p45 mainly for looks and they only come in 18s. i would also have to get an 18 inch spare also. i will mainly be doing daily driving some strip and maybe get into road courses down the road. after reading posts on brakes ive decided not to go with a big brake kit but instead just get a good set of rotos and pads, steel brake lines and a good set of tires which should increase my stopping. can anyone shed some light on this post for me. shed some light in helping me choose the right size tire? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-07-2007, 01:00 AM	#2
ODiz413 Scooby Specialist Member#: 115207 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: buffalo grove IL Vehicle: 2005 audi s4 silver	18's are fly as a stunna yo

02-07-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	You can fit just as wide a tire on a comparable 18 as a 17. I don't rock 18s because I buy tires every year and 18" tires cost more. Simple as that, for me at least.

02-07-2007, 12:31 PM	#4
dsmkid95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 94155 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Huntley, IL Vehicle: 06 CGM STI Stage 3	that is true i didnt think about about buying tires all the time.

02-07-2007, 01:56 PM	#5
seabass372 Scooby Newbie Member#: 139991 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Vehicle: 2002 WRX STi Black www.jankocars.com	I got a set of 18's for show, but when race time comes i slap on my 17's

02-07-2007, 03:44 PM	#6
snovvbrdr Scooby Newbie Member#: 121063 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchester, NH Vehicle: 2006 WRX Stg. II Steel Gray	Ok, so as to your question, a stock STI runs 225/45r17's going to a 245/40r17 will keep your speedometer in check and increase (with proper tires) your traction both straight line stopping and lateral. as for the upgrading of wheels see if the enkie rpf-1's suit your taste they are lighter than stock and clear the brakes. Hope this helps Dan