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mattcarr · 08-26-2010, 01:18 PM

hey guys been awhile so I'm changing the wheels on my 05 corolla for alloys was wonder whats the best size ones to put on there.there's 15s on at the moment just standard wheels that came with the car.

Evolution69 · 08-26-2010, 01:29 PM

16's 17's even 18's Depends what your needs are, is your car a daily driver? You planning to mod your car? just for looks? Do you wish to have a comfy ride?

We need to know what your wanting to get out of your car and your needs before.

NMGeorge · 08-26-2010, 01:37 PM

Just as an FYI:

I kept mine at 15 inch but with a wheel 6.5 inches wide and a 38 mm offset. I did it mainly for looks, but I also feel that the car seems a little bit more stable... but that could be in my head!

I went with a silver mesh wheel that match my car's color real well.

***PhatRoyale*** · 08-26-2010, 10:40 PM

16".

17" is the largest I would go.

Anything larger and you're sacrificing ride comfort and possible wheel damage when you hit a pothole.

Sm0keydaBear · 08-27-2010, 12:31 AM

Yep, I have put 18" on mine, and now 17". The issue with the 18" was that it was problematic because the wheels were 8.5" wide and would rub on the wheel well when turned all the way. If not all the way, the wheels would not rub. My 17" Konigs now, have no issue with rub, but I believe they have resulted in less acceleration on the bottom end. They are also 8.5" wide. Just check the width, and size. I would say that 16-17" to 7.5" width would be the best performing, and overall most balanced size.

mattcarr · 08-27-2010, 03:53 AM

its a daily car i want a comfy ride not to feel everything like every bump in the road i use the car daily

Sm0keydaBear · 08-27-2010, 01:06 PM

Ok, I would suggest doing 15" and 16" with 7.5" width and also you want a big tire. Bigger tires constitutes to feeling the bumps less, and the small size with bigger tire means that you have more cushion. If you go 17", you will feel just about every bump. With the 17" on my car, I watch every single bump and try to dodge.

Evolution69 · 08-27-2010, 01:13 PM

Either stay 15 or 16, If you go 17/18 you will compromise comert also you may feel the car my becoem slower cuz of the wheels being more heavy, unless you find super super light wheels, but stll have the comfert issue.

17's and 18's are more for ''show'' then get up and go..