ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SOME NICE RIMS WITHOUT PUTTING A WHOLE IN MY WALLET ALSO
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ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SOME NICE RIMS WITHOUT PUTTING A WHOLE IN MY WALLET ALSO
what"s the deal with low profile tires and 18" do the rims actualy bend??? what are the best tires to use on 18"s?
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Only you can decide for yourself whether rims are nice or not. I purchased mine from edgeracing.com for a very reasonable price and get compliments on them pretty often (17" Stilauto Racing with Kumho 225/45 17 tires). You might want to check them out and see if there's anything you like. Some folks have expressed concerns about the quality of the lower priced wheels there, but I have not had any problems since I bought them about 7k miles ago.
Regarding bending: any size wheel can theoretically bend if the impact is forceful enough. If you are trying to keep a consistent diameter, 18" wheel/tire combos will have a shorter sidewall thus less protection for the rim than 17s or 16s. The shorter sidewall provides less protection because the amount of air cushion between the rim and the ground is reduced.
Regarding tires: like wheels, they are pretty subjective. Lots of folks like Bridgestone S03s in various sizes. Other popular ones are Michelin Pilot Sports, Toyo T1S, Dunlop SP9000s, and a handful of others. The best one for you depends on your needs for traction under different weather conditions, tread life, noise levels, and possibly weight. Check out the wheel and tire forum for more info.
Regarding bending: any size wheel can theoretically bend if the impact is forceful enough. If you are trying to keep a consistent diameter, 18" wheel/tire combos will have a shorter sidewall thus less protection for the rim than 17s or 16s. The shorter sidewall provides less protection because the amount of air cushion between the rim and the ground is reduced.
Regarding tires: like wheels, they are pretty subjective. Lots of folks like Bridgestone S03s in various sizes. Other popular ones are Michelin Pilot Sports, Toyo T1S, Dunlop SP9000s, and a handful of others. The best one for you depends on your needs for traction under different weather conditions, tread life, noise levels, and possibly weight. Check out the wheel and tire forum for more info.