Steeda New Spyder Rims..OPINIONS

I think they look awesome, and I think the wheel well on the S197s is beg enough to handle a 20 without looking cartoonish.

You're going to get a stiffer ride, assuming the same overall tire height, but that's probably not all bad. I would imagine that the Steedas mounted will weigh less than the stock wheels/tires, so shouldn't be any performance loss from rotating mass. Shorter sidewalls do equal less tire flex, so possibility of some traction loss, but probably not any significant deal there. What is comparison from overall tire height stock versus new? That'll tell you if there's any effective final gear ratio change, and to what extent.

Go for it!

revhead347 said:

Means it's going to rattle your teeth out, and your dentist will reap the benefits. Honestly, it's probably not that bad though. Certainly be a little bumpier than riding on an 18" rim though.

Kurt

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An 18" on what car though? SN95 or S197?
S197
285/40/R18 = 4.48
285/30/R20 = 3.36

SN95
275/35/R18 = 3.78
285/35/R18 = 3.92
248/45/R17 = 4.34


Using numbers from cruizin concepts tire packages.....an 18" wheel on a S197 will have more tire than our stock 17" tires.....thats a BIG clue they are too small IMO If you want tire, get a wheel that is meant for it....dont get a "stylish" wheel and go short on the size...doesnt look good.


A 18" on a S197 is like a 16" on a SN95. If a 18" is optimal looks wise for a SN95...you gotta step it up for the S197. I have grown to like 19" on our cars now...probably due to every other car on the road getting larger wheels from the factory.

I had a 245/45/17 on my car on stock tri bars. I upgraded to the 18" mach 1 wheel with a 275/35/18 all around. It was NOT "bumpy" after....i'd describe it as being more sensitive and transmitting more road noise. It definately wasnt like putting a 22" wheel on a charger or monte carlo.


Bottom line, decide what you want...styling or performance. 18s are just too small for those wheel wells. I'd relate the 20" on the S197 to a 18" on a SN95. Many run 17's...which would be like a 19" on a S197.....but that limits your selection 10 fold. So to go to an 18" is like running a 16" on a sn95........and thats just not right


Now running a drag wheel with a big tire looks good on either...dont think you wanna go that route though.

Are you tinting the windows?

94GTLaserRC said:

Yep...but what does that have to do with the rims?

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The best looking cars look good because the whole package works together. Just like the cars that make the best power....do so because all the parts work together.

You wouldnt take a black car, put black rims on it, then leave the windows clear. Same thing with doing a silver car...with silver rims and black accents. Tinted windows complete the "look" IMO.

i may be intersted in the wheels you take off, i need to see if i can make them work on my 86. i think they would look awsome on an older car . and tose machined ones will look great on your new car