I was wondering which size rims would be best for racing applications. Someone told me 18s would be faster because it has a longer circumference. Can you guys give me your opinion on which size is better for going faster 17s or 18s.
17's good for racing, yet look nice on the street.
i was watching some show on speed channel, and they have a prodject RSX that they put 17's on (light 17's) and they lost 5whp because of them. its not only the weight of rims that matter, its also that the weight is farther from the center of rotation giving it more enertia
was....5speed with i/h/e 15.41 @ 89.30mph 2.282 60'
I just got 17's and they look great. The sidewall is quite thin, just how I like it, but there is still plenty of cushion for the rim. Any bigger and you run at a higher rise for bending your rim.
Plus, any bigger and you would have to inflate your tires more often, just to keep them nice and firm. The less sidewall you have, the more you have to take care of the tire. If you start losing pressure in one tire, you significantly increase the risk of bending your rim.
I'd stick with 17's.
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