Heavy wheel regret?

[86 South Africa]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

That was my plan too, but I ended up buying some 17x8 rims that are lighter then stock but those tires I posted above are heavier then stock, but at the end of the day I get better tires for the same weight as OEM

Haven't been able to find lighter rims here for under 18,000ZAR
Don't see the point of changing the, if they won't be lighter (like you say to balance out the heavier tyres).

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

Push it with your finger.

Haha. Just kidding. Good Q though.

LOL its easy to tell if you are buying a specific type of tire. Example my race tires have side walls so stiff they are actually hard to mount, but that is to be expected. Buy "max" performance summer tires they are likely to be stiffer. Anything else like all seasons are supposed to be sellable to the masses so they make them comfortable for "normal" people. Winter tires have the softest side walls

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

Haven't been able to find lighter rims here for under 18,000ZAR
Don't see the point of changing the, if they won't be lighter (like you say to balance out the heavier tyres).

I got them for looks and also a 225 fits better on a 8inch rim. 225 like I had on my stock rims bulges a bit and that gives a little sloppy feel. You should stick to a good sticky 215 on stock rims. Compound is greater then width, never forget that.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

This is the sole reason I haven't gone for wider rims. Weight.
I'm thinking of keeping my stock (17") and just going for 225s + 20mm spacers.

My 17x9 245/40/17 set up is lighter than stock

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

Push it with your finger.

Haha. Just kidding. Good Q though.

My snow tires are soft to touch. General Altimax Arctic

[HerrFunf]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

This is the sole reason I haven't gone for wider rims. Weight.
I'm thinking of keeping my stock (17") and just going for 225s + 20mm spacers.

This is what I just did.. 225/45/17 on the stock 17x7 wheels. HTR ZIII at 35psi all around. Its a max perf summer tire, definitely not all seasons! I do feel the road a bit less, which I'm fine with since my car is a dd, but the grip is better than the stock primacies. I can take my favorite turns faster and traction control kicks in less often.
It really is a lot of tire for a 2700 lb daily driver. see pic below, if it uploads..


Oh, and on my winter setup, the car floats on the highway, its sketchy. Blizzak WS70 215/45/17.. It's because of the tread compound, not the sidewalls.

[brandonblt2]

Just get rid of the all season tires and get sumitomo HTR-Z III the price and quality is pretty hard to beat

[speeddemon]

I think i might have my verdict. I will keep the XXR's and get much better tires in a 245/35r18. Below are my options

[Pat]

Tire model has almost nothing to do with what you are feeling. Seriously.

[headlikeahole]

Well you can take those Potenzas off your list. They are a great tire for the money but I ran them for 2 summers and they are far from "stiff".

[speeddemon]

screw it i bought the Super Sports....can't go wrong....I'll just have to grab some food stamps after work

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by speeddemon

screw it i bought the Super Sports....can't go wrong....I'll just have to grab some food stamps after work

good choice, let me know how you like your new setup once youve got the tires on. it will be day and night from your current all weather tires

[speeddemon]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

good choice, let me know how you like your new setup once youve got the tires on. it will be day and night from your current all weather tires

Thanks for the help!!

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by speeddemon

screw it i bought the Super Sports....can't go wrong....I'll just have to grab some food stamps after work

This is a huge upgrade from where you came from. It will be night and day. Enjoy canyon carving and the government cheese sandwiches. It'll be worth it.