17" or 18" Rims?
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17" or 18" Rims?
Looking to change the base 17" rims on our 2011 V6. The 17" are fine but wanting to go wider. Would consider 18" though. Any benefit or drawback between the 17" or 18"?
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Originally Posted by GtStang4
Looking to change the base 17" rims on our 2011 V6. The 17" are fine but wanting to go wider. Would consider 18" though. Any benefit or drawback between the 17" or 18"?
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But the appearance difference would be excellent!
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I'm really not a fan of that wheel at all either. It looks like something you'd see on a truck. If you like it, go for it. But for that price, I think you can find a much better looking set of wheels.
I would think the weight difference between 17" and 18" wheels would be minimal, so it's whatever works for you. I'd look more at tire options, and see what's cheaper and what'll work for you.
I would think the weight difference between 17" and 18" wheels would be minimal, so it's whatever works for you. I'd look more at tire options, and see what's cheaper and what'll work for you.
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That is a 10th Anniversay Cobra style wheel. Will be maintaining same circumference for sure. Just want something wider than the stock rims, think they are 7"
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Not to say it's a bad wheel, but I'm not feelin' that one either. I'm really mostly a fan of 5 spoke or split 5 spoke wheels. If you like it, then go for either of them. I just think you could find a much better set of wheels for the price than your first choice.
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