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russ1979

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i'm starting to look at new rims for the stang.
i have the turbine wheels now. and am thinking about going to pony's or cobra R's

i like the cobra R's more however i'm concerned about the fact that i can't get them any smaller then 17 inches.

i know a larger wheel will mean less performance and a more expence tire.

but how much if the difference in 1/4 mile performance and tire cost
between a 16 inch er and a 17 inch.

i plain on keeping at least 2 of the stock whees to put a slick on for the track days.
 

LiquidGT

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Get the 17's... 17" tires don't cost too much more than 16"s nowadays since just about every car has them now. Street performance from 16 to 17 is minimal; and if your keeping the stock wheels for slicks then you're set for the strip.
 

Chuckman

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actually, the 17's should actually handle a bit better becasue of the shorter sidewall and lower profile. your performance is going to be more based on tire selectin than rim size.
 

MAC'n89Blckstng

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Get 17 inch Pony's! They are very nice wheels.
 
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