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16 inch rims vs 18 inch rims?
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:27 pm
Pros? Cons? Advantages? Disadvantages? I have no idea.
ETA: 17 inch rims are also an option.
ETA: 17 inch rims are also an option.
This post was edited on 11/17/14 at 7:28 pm
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Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:32 pm to sorantable
Meet in the middle with the 17s
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:35 pm to sorantable
22s or bust
Posted on 11/17/14 at 7:38 pm to sorantable
what are they going on and what overall diameter do you want to end up with?
If they are going on a truck then a smaller rim with bigger tire will have more give if you go offroad. If it is staying on the road then thicker tires might be too bouncey.
If they are going on a car, then a bigger rim with thinner tire will be fine to stay on the road.
16" tires will be a shade cheaper than the 18", 15" is even cheaper with lots of options.
If they are going on a truck then a smaller rim with bigger tire will have more give if you go offroad. If it is staying on the road then thicker tires might be too bouncey.
If they are going on a car, then a bigger rim with thinner tire will be fine to stay on the road.
16" tires will be a shade cheaper than the 18", 15" is even cheaper with lots of options.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 8:15 pm to sorantable
Twenny-fows cuz u'z a gansta
Posted on 11/17/14 at 8:17 pm to sorantable
get dem spinners son.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 8:27 pm to sorantable
24s or u 8nt shite.
Posted on 11/17/14 at 8:52 pm to sorantable
I have 18's. You can only buy low-profile tires which are much more expensive, but if you're into performance, have a few benefits.
edit: Obviously depends on what it's going on...I have a car so low-profile is only option with 18's. I'm guessing you don't need it, but finding low profile snow tires is a pain in the arse.
edit: Obviously depends on what it's going on...I have a car so low-profile is only option with 18's. I'm guessing you don't need it, but finding low profile snow tires is a pain in the arse.
This post was edited on 11/17/14 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 11/17/14 at 9:09 pm to sorantable
Tire prices are higher for 18s
Posted on 11/17/14 at 9:26 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
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get dem spinners son.
Yes, but a word of caution--they don't stop...
Posted on 11/17/14 at 9:38 pm to Robert Goulet
Posted on 11/17/14 at 10:10 pm to sorantable
knowing the vehicle and what you plan to do with it would be really helpful
Posted on 11/17/14 at 11:17 pm to tennessee391
Sorry. A new Chevrolet Colorado.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 12:55 am to sorantable
Ew
Posted on 11/18/14 at 6:37 am to Rebelgator
17's and take that ugly arse air dam off the front end.
I really like the new Colorados but think GM screwed the pooch on that air dam.
I really like the new Colorados but think GM screwed the pooch on that air dam.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 7:38 am to sorantable
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Sorry. A new Chevrolet Colorado.
Man those things look awesome in the new commercials.
I will say, unless you get the standard size, the tires are going to cost significantly more. Still couldn't resist the good rims on the sierra.
ETA: The Canyons look better.
This post was edited on 11/18/14 at 7:40 am
Posted on 11/18/14 at 8:32 am to DynastyDawg
I'll be buying one next year. The wife wants to upgrade her Altima first. I just didn't know if there was some reason to choose a different rim size besides aesthetics.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 8:50 am to sorantable
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I'll be buying one next year.
That's actually a good idea. Rumor has it that a lot of the GM pickups will have an 8 speed transmission.
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I just didn't know if there was some reason to choose a different rim size besides aesthetics.
I have always been a firm believer that the rims (stock options only) make or break the way a vehicle looks. I would at least keep away from the hub caps and get true rims.
Posted on 11/18/14 at 9:01 am to sorantable
It has never occurred to me to change the rims on my car. I hear the floor workers at some of our facilities talk about it, but honestly I've never given it much thought. What does it do other than change the look?
Posted on 11/18/14 at 9:55 am to cokebottleag
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It has never occurred to me to change the rims on my car.
He's not changing them, he's buying a new car, so he's thinking about which ones to get. There is a huge difference.
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I hear the floor workers at some of our facilities talk about it, but honestly I've never given it much thought.
Obviously a terrible poors joke, but I'm guessing you misunderstood what he's talking about all together.
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What does it do other than change the look?
Well for starters, the tires on different size rims are different prices.
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