Is it worth it

[Dj-torn]

Alright, OTHER THAN appearance is there any benefits to having a larger and wider wheels and tires?

[Anshu]

wider tires means more traction, more tire to ground connection

[EKam]

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...el_weights.jsp

[amerikim]

Once you go plus 2, you will never go back.

[SmokingTires]

More contact patch means better grip. And as you get larger rims, they offer better performance tires. There aren't that many great tires for 15's, but if you get 17's there are tons of race tires to choose from

[BlueFusion6851]

but then with bigger rims you add more weight which in turn kills your accel times, but the choice of tires goes from almost none to LOTS! just watch out for how much your wheels weigh compared with your origional ones

BlueFusion

[Dj-torn]

I was thinking of some Light Weight 17" but $$ is a real factor, I'm a college student with a job with little pocket money, its more scholarships. But here is some thing that look like i can afford (w/ payments)

Rims Light Weight Woho! $95/each

Cheapest tire option $98/each

What do you guys think, Am I being too cheap and end up getting crap or is this stuff any good?

[BlueFusion6851]

i like your cheapest tire option, from what i heard they are worth every penny

BlueFusion

[Stealth]

Keep in mind, more contact area means more hydroplaning in the rain, therefore making the quality and wet handling of the tire much more important.

[SmokingTires]

Originally Posted by bluefusion6851

but then with bigger rims you add more weight which in turn kills your accel times, but the choice of tires goes from almost none to LOTS! just watch out for how much your wheels weigh compared with your origional ones

BlueFusion

It really doesn't make a huge difference in your acceleration. Barely noticable. Only something ricers would imagine up

"Steelies on the fron take an extra half second off"

[Peter]

"Once you go plus 2, you will never go back."

but wider tires means u get more traction.....better for track....

[Trnd Chemeleon]

Does anybody know what the stock wheel weight is for the 14" steelies?