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Originally Posted by denkigrve
Unless they weigh MORE than the stock wheels then they won't make it handle worse. Getting an 18x8 that weighs in between 18 - 20.2 lbs isn't going to make it handle worse.
If you get a tire in 40 vs a 45 you're only going to see 5mm of wheel height change and the rotational weight is either lower than or the same as stock since the stock wheels are 20.1lbs. You also will end up with an extra inch of traction. Just stick with Enkei racing wheels if you want the car to perform well.
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That is not completely true. I don't have time to type a full reply now. You aren't taking into consideration tire weight, unsprung weight or effective gearing change to a taller tire. I do this for a living.. Not trying to argue.
40 & 45 side wall is not a 5mm change. It's a percentage of aspect ratio..
An 18" tire in the same aspect ratio typicallg weighs more.
Unsprung weight is more because the tire is further away from the hub.
an extra inch of traction? Because of a side wall or diameter change? No. contact patch is the same..
Lots of factors.. You cannot simply sum it up. I do tbis on real race tracks all day lonv.
