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looking into putting some blizzaks on the S in the next few weeks, just thinking of picking up some new summer rims over the winter/spring.
looking at a 17x8 (they offer them in the +35 or +20)
i think the +20 would make the car look much more aggressive.
If i do these wheels i will be ordering Tein S-Tech's to go along with the new wheels.
Should i do the 17x8 +20 with S-Tech's and a 205/45/17 tire? (tire size still in the air)
looking into putting some blizzaks on the S in the next few weeks, just thinking of picking up some new summer rims over the winter/spring.
looking at a 17x8 (they offer them in the +35 or +20)
i think the +20 would make the car look much more aggressive.
If i do these wheels i will be ordering Tein S-Tech's to go along with the new wheels.
Should i do the 17x8 +20 with S-Tech's and a 205/45/17 tire? (tire size still in the air)
17x8 is fine. I have +35mm offset & I can't imagine another 15mm of offset.
The tire size is way too small. Either use a 225/45R17 or a 205/50R17. IMO it would look really strange with such a small tire & your speedometer would also be way off.
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17x8 is fine. I have +35mm offset & I can't imagine another 15mm of offset.
The tire size is way too small. Either use a 225/45R17 or a 205/50R17. IMO it would look really strange with such a small tire & your speedometer would also be way off.
What suspensions on your car? Usually the more you lower the car the more the tire comes "in" I just assumed a 20 offset would look a little more aggressive, but i dont want mexiflush.
What suspensions on your car? Usually the more you lower the car the more the tire comes "in" I just assumed a 20 offset would look a little more aggressive, but i dont want mexiflush.
I'm running Eibach springs which look pretty good IMO with the wheel offset. To me +30mm offset would look good & maybe +25mm but +20mm would be too much with a 8" wide wheel.
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lets put aside rotational because the ratio can be severely skewed depending on the mass distribution profile.
you will add ~16lbs in wheel weight, that is like putting 160lbs in the trunk with current wheels! now your acceleration/brakes has to deal with this extra "160lbs".
rotational mass steals power so the lighter the wheel the more power you can get into acceleration, etc.
for a oem 1.8L i would recommend staying with oem wheels or if you get new wheels they shouldnt be heavier than oem.
why do you say $400 per wheel to get lighter wheels? i got 18's TSW's with Hankook v12's mounted/balanced and delivered to my door for $1375! these wheels are lighter than the oem 17's.
I have yet to find a wheel that i like within my budget that is lighter than stock....
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I have yet to find a wheel that i like within my budget that is lighter than stock....
It should be easy to find a lighter wheel that you like since the stock alloy wheel weighs 21 lbs.
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I have yet to find a wheel that i like within my budget that is lighter than stock....
there has to be a balance between "like" and "performance". i dont 100% like my 18" TSW's, but the price quality and ~17lbs lightweight made it worth it, etc.
honestly, I didn't worry about weight. Yes I would have liked a lighter weight, but price, quality and style matters more IMO. This is my DD, I do not need to turn great time slips in from my commute to/from the office, lol. While I don't LOVE my wheels (I wanted a thick 5 or 6 spoke), I got my RS7's for a great deal IMO and with LOTS of sanding and some paint and new painting (for SnG's), they definitely help set off my car.
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there has to be a balance between "like" and "performance". i dont 100% like my 18" TSW's, but the price quality and ~17lbs lightweight made it worth it, etc.
this is very hard for me...
im 90% function over fashion. but i like stuff to look clean and not all rigged up.
most light weight wheels (shall we say under 18lbs?) dont look great, on a Corolla anyway.... maybe other cars sure. but wheels with the "racing look" (normally found on lighter weight wheels) only look right if the Corolla is pretty low.
i really would like to find some 5 spoke ones were the spoke runs all the way to the edge of the rim. but not only is that style scarce... try finding one in a 17/18" under 20lbs is not happening right now...
this is the closest wheel i can find to meet in the middle
ok? cant link from tirerack for some reason...
Motegi MR125 or SP10
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i dont know the weight of the Moda's but they have several 5spokes. my Rotary Forged are ~17lbs.
just dont go heavier than the oem wheel (wheel as in rim+tire).
the SP10 is not a 5spoke, so if you like SP10 then look at TSW, Enkei, and OZ Ultraleggera.
Motegi SP10
OZ
TSW Rotary Forged
I like that SP10, O.Z., & TSW as they may all look good on my Prius.
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