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Old 06-02-2020, 11:06 AM   #8
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I would be focusing on what size tyre you want to run, then look at the rims.

Also think about if you want a bbk later on down the track.

Tyres are the performance, rims are for connecting the tyres to the car, and typically more often than not, the look.

For a NA twin street car on avererage streets and roads you cannot go past 17 x 215 - 225 tyres, sooo... a 17" x 8" rim, so.......I would be looking at the best tyres you can budget for in that range.

Plus the 17 x 215 - 225 tyres are typically much cheaper than a 18 or larger with the typical width.

If you want more meat, a 17 x 235/40 works well and gives a mix of good comfort and performance.

18" will start compromising comfort, 19" will be rubbish for anything other than dead smooth roads.

In the end the car isn't a power house, over tyring a car will remove alot of the playfulness and fun you can have at legal speed limits.

Plus the bigger the rims and tyres, typically the more unsprung weight you have.

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