17's vs 18's - tires weigh more for 17's?
#1
17's vs 18's - tires weigh more for 17's?
so i was pretty set on a set of 17's. but it seems that tires for 17's are usually 1-2 lbs heavier than tires for 18's.
and 18" wheels are generally 1-2lbs heavier than 17" wheels..
so i wonder, which is better? anyone have any insight
and 18" wheels are generally 1-2lbs heavier than 17" wheels..
so i wonder, which is better? anyone have any insight
#3
sorry should have been more specific.
yea, same rolling diameter, same as stock rolling diameter also. gearing will be the same.
looks wise i like functional setups. setups that look like they mean business. like rpf1's in 18x9.5 with 275's
comfort doesn't matter.
handling is what i'm after. weight put aside i think the 18's would be a hair better in the handling department because of the smaller sidewalls. would be less flex.
and generally it seems that both 17's and 18's would end up weighing the same with the tires mounted.
i guess the only thing missing is .. what's better in the long run..
more sidewall flex and the weight concentrated closer to the hub.
or less sidewall flex and the weight a little further from the hub.
yea, same rolling diameter, same as stock rolling diameter also. gearing will be the same.
looks wise i like functional setups. setups that look like they mean business. like rpf1's in 18x9.5 with 275's
comfort doesn't matter.
handling is what i'm after. weight put aside i think the 18's would be a hair better in the handling department because of the smaller sidewalls. would be less flex.
and generally it seems that both 17's and 18's would end up weighing the same with the tires mounted.
i guess the only thing missing is .. what's better in the long run..
more sidewall flex and the weight concentrated closer to the hub.
or less sidewall flex and the weight a little further from the hub.
#6
yea i figured they would but i cant seem to find any pics with the tire size i'm after. i found one guy that had 17's but the aspect ratio was off by quite a bit. so they looks tiny.
other than that no one seems to have 17's unless it's a winter setup
other than that no one seems to have 17's unless it's a winter setup
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