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12-23-2018, 11:46 PM | #1 |
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16x7 vs 18x8 inch - TWS T66F
Hi guys! Decided on getting platform-specific wheels from TWS and available here are 16 and 18 inchers.
my goal is less weight for better performance/functionality, while retaining stock diameter/height and suspension dynamics. A/T Car will be NA for life, stock suspension, maybe 4.56 FD later on. Hot tropical country. I need more grip but not racing levels, still want playfulness but better ride comfort. 16s seem to be vastly lighter, and cheaper. but tire choices are confusing. 205 vs 255. And more rubber seems to add more weight. Lastly, although ride comfort improves, i don’t want turns to be squishy and less responsive. Ive heard i should get a stiffer 225? 18s with this wheel seem so good just because they’re so light that more wheel beats more rubber for T66, also, 18s are more popular so easier to sell if needed down the road since they look so good. Aside from Potential to have a BBK (which i dont need), any other advantage an 18 has? Probably on 225/40/18. I know theres less tire, But since the overall weight is lighter, will the ride quality still be better than stock 17s? End of the day, i just want better ride quality vs stock 17, without losing dynamics/feel if this is possible. I am not willing to give up any nimbleness/steering/planted feel in exchange for comfort. Last edited by leevanf; 12-24-2018 at 12:40 AM. |
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I'm using Indy 500's. They're a popular street tire with a stiff sidewall. I have a set of 225/50 R16. the 225 width is just for looks. I think they work very well for the streets and offer more sidewall for a better ride. Mine are not squishy....Some people prefer the look of the 18" wheels.
Here's some results from Tire rack https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+In dy+500&partnum=245WR7FHI5XLvehicleSearch=false&fro mCompare1=yes Click on specs 205/55 R16 = 21lbs 225/50 R16 = 22lbs 225/40 R18 = 23lbs So, the 18" tire is actually heavier. Use this to calculate wheel and tire sizes. https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...cl=50mm&sr=0mm |
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Thanks for the advice. Lastly, i noticed 17s arent hub centric unlike the 18s which are platform specific. Will going 17x7 need a spacer? Someone told me our cars are lug centric and not hubcentric therefore should be no issue? If thats the case why did tws bother making hubcentric sizes? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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A local shop said continentals arent “tropicalized” for highly humid countries like here they may be prone to chipping and wearing down. This sucks lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Does that local shop actually sell Continentals, or are they just trying to sell you a brand that they stock? I've never heard of "tropicalization", and find it odd that a tire with such a great reputation for wet performance could somehow be degraded by relative humidity...
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https://www.tws-forged.com/tws_t66-f.html You’ll also want to check the offset has the wheels sitting inset, flush or with the poke you like. TWS T66-f are damn expensive so you should get the size and flushness you like as it’s a shame to put a 10, 20 or 25mm spacer to get the flush fit you want. Hub rings are fine though so if you want 17” I wouldn’t hesitate. I’ve had both the T66-f in 18x9” and 18x9.5” in the specific 86 hub of 56mm. Both sit nice and flush with the 9.5” slightly more flush. At +44 and +45 they don’t poke like the more common +38 that poke too much for my liking in 18x9.5”. The 9.5” do rub on the chassis rail in front at full lock.the 9” don’t. I put steering stops in the front to stop that and use the 9.5” on track and for daily driving. Sold the 9” as I like the slightly more flush look of the 9.5”. I use 265/35 tires all around as I like the fat look over performance but I use them on track and don’t notice them being slower than my mate that has 18x8”. I also have coilovers and you may find the +44 and +45 offset of the 18x9” and 18x9.5” may hit the stock springs if you don’t have coilovers.
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Here's a thread dedicated to 16" wheels if you haven't seen it.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27023 |
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What lugs do you recommend for the t66f and our cars? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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