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Originally Posted by TrogDor the Burninator
It's too simple to say 17s are for performance and anything else is for looks ...
My 18x9 Volk TE37SL with Direzza Z11 255/35 has the same circumference as stock, and weighs CONSIDERABLY less than stock.
I'm pretty sure pure race car FR-S (such as the Scion Racing FR-S) aren't kicking 17s ...
yes - they may have superchargers and turbos - but again - that is why it is too simplistic to say 17s are for performance and 18s are for looks ...
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I agree completely...however you have to think too, that while, yes your 18x9 Volks are lighter than stock (as are my wheels), but they are heavier than 17" volks.
Also the tyres are substantially heavier for a 18x9 vs say tyres for a 17x7.
My two rear tyres weigh more than three of my wheels.
However, as @
Shutter mentioned...I'd say very few of us would ever really notice the difference.
I know I'm not good enough to notice 1kg unsprung weight at each corner, but when I consider the weight of the tyres, the wheels, the brakes, etc...it all adds up so that's the only reason I'm keeping as light as possible.
Do it once, do it right for my goals.