urbanknight

iTrader: (14)

Tanner, actually upsizing doesn't necessarily change the speedo if you get lower profile tires that make the overall diametet the same. Such tires (or as close as possible) are listed in the sticky on this forum. As for drivetrain wear, it's mostly due to the added weight of larger rims. Just figure the heavier the rim, the more strain on the drivetrain.

StreetLancer

Yeah, I know, people get pissed that I mention the speedo thing, because it's just a small percentage of incorrectness, but, I still say it's just one more thing. Plus, you have to go a lower profile for bigger wheels to keep it accurate, and that does impact ride quality and wheel durability pretty heavily.

urbanknight

iTrader: (14)

Yeah, but people don't wanna hear that. Maybe we should just tell them 18" rims with 35 profile tires will ride smooth as butter and let their girlfriends be the ones to comment on the road noise and bumpiness

new_B

urbanknight sweet ride. now, i wana go for 16s. ive always decided to go for 16 but then i thought it wont look good on our car so i decided to save up money for 17s. oh well back to the topic, if you wanna upgrade between the 2 got for 16s. there are a lot of ROTA 16s out there that looks pretty good. or you could go with urbanknights setup. here is one 16, alt lite speed wheel

ROTA circuit 10 in bronze

ROTA grid royal

ROTA GT3 red also have it in silver

ROTA attack

ROTA circuit 8 in black

ROTA slip stream in gunmetal

Arithmetic

iTrader: (9)

rota attack is DOPE!!!, how much are we talking?

StreetLancer

If you want 16s to look good, I'd recommend forgoing the lip. Try and find something where the spokes go all the way to the tires. Anything with a lip at this size will make the wheels look alot smaller than they are. Just my advice.

pskelly86

Alright, I read through this whole topic but i'm still a little confused. If I want preformance should i got with 16 or 17 inch rims?

urbanknight

iTrader: (14)

Well, if it makes any difference to you guys, I am switching to the stock rims with Azenis tires for autocross. The smaller diameter and lower weight will help acceleration and cornering. However, if you're looking for something to perform well and keep the speedo correct (and look better than the stock 15s) I suggest 16s. 17s will still perform pretty well, but the weight will be a little bit of an issue.