Hello,

Im new to this forum and have a 2003 Lancer OZ. Anyway, Am just now getting started in customizing it and am having a hard time deciding between 17 and 18 inch rims and wanted to post here to ask which is better and why.

Justin

 

17 can use meatier tires than 18's. I prefer 17 cuz theres a lot of road construction and pot holes in Vegas and the more tire you have the less you feel the holes.

 

I have 17s on mine and I love them... I'm also lowered so 18s might be a bit much for me... but it's all about what you like, what fits and what you're comfortable with... I'd say go with 17, just from my experience but it's all a matter of personal preference and fit...

Good luck

 

Neither, go 16s for a 2003 Lancer, 17s and up are too big and too heavy.

 

17's if youre only lookin to show, 16's if your lookin to go

 

^^That's not true at all. There are plenty of lightweight 17"s out there for our cars.
In my opinion, 17"s are the perfect size, they look good, and you still have enough tire
to not break your back from the ride. Get some 17x7 or 17x7.5 Wheels and some 215/40/17 Tires.
That's a really good set up

 

Pure wheel weight isn't the issue, a 15 lb, 17" rim is harder to turn than a 17 lb, 15" rim because the weight is farther from the center.

 

Hello Everyone abd thanks for the replies. I do not want 16" rims because seenms that would basically look like the stock size, in which case better to just save the cash and either use stock rims as is or have them painted or something.

So far from what Im reading it sounds like everyone preffers the 17" rims over 18" rims.

Basically Im choosing from the below options

1. 18x7.5 Konig Hotswaps (silver/carbon) w/ Nankang NS-II 215/35R-18 84H BSW Tires = $728.53

2. 17x7 Konig Hotswaps (silver/carbon) w/ Falkin 205/45-17 Tires = $803.34


Justin

 

Stock is 15", you'd be surprised at the difference one inch can make (that's what she said). It's a matter of deciding what you want though. If you want looks, 17s or 18s are fine but if you want performance, 15s or 16s are better.

 

I have had many sets of wheels and dont really like 17s because the tires are too small , 16s with a drop look nice!

 

Yes 17 for show, 16 for go. Had a smile on my face from (thats what she said.) Damn you amby lol.

 

i can tell you from experience thatn 17's is the way to go currently using 18x7.5 ride is a bit bumpy, but at the end of the day it depends on what your going for

 

17s is just nice
a balance between show and sport
i say
absorb bump quite well

 

16-17. I have 17s and a drop right now. I think it looks perfect and don't think the 18 would do well on the car...

 

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