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03redfiregt

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OK i need some help deciding on wich size wheels to get. I am going to be getting a set of black bullitts over the winter but i cant decide if i want to get them in 17x9 or 18x9. ????

 

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17x9 will have cheaper tyre options. 18" tyres generally are more expensive.

 

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nobody? come on

 

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18x9 if you can afford the extra $ for rubber...

 

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hunnads yo

 

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18s

 

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17's if you more 'drag'
18's if your more 'carving'

 

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tomustang said:

17's if you more 'drag'
18's if your more 'carving'

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17's are more ideal if you are into handling, 18's are more for looks and heavier too.

 

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bdcardinal said:

17x9 will have cheaper tyre options. 18" tyres generally are more expensive.

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:Word:

 

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squares98 said:

17's are more ideal if you are into handling, 18's are more for looks and heavier too.

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could be arugable, but 18's have a better sidewall to wheel size ratio to achive a closer stock overall diameter

 

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squares98 said:

17's are more ideal if you are into handling, 18's are more for looks and heavier too.

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My 18x9's weigh a little less than 26lbs. each. Also my tires weigh less than 17" tire (less rubber).

Going from 17's to 18's handling characteristics got much better.. Launch went downhill tho.

Wade

 

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tomustang said:

17's if you more 'drag'
18's if your more 'carving'

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