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Old 09 December 2007, 10:34 AM
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Default 17's or 18's

i cant decide on 17s or 18s for a classic, what do you guys think

pics would be helpfull
Old 09 December 2007, 10:43 AM
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I wouldn't go over 17's if it's better handling your after.
Old 09 December 2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan 2
I wouldn't go over 17's if it's better handling your after.
I agree, just put some new 17's on my WRX. 18's will skip and tramline
Old 10 December 2007, 10:24 AM
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i have had 17's on my wrx and 18's on my p1 both with suspension upgrade

imo i did not notice too much difference between the 2. yes the 18's do drift a little more and are a little harsher on the roads and also in most cases look nicer as the fill the arches with no reall need to lower the car other if you are going for styling, but it imo depends on how you think the car drives me myself the next set up i will go for would be 17's and drop it so they fill the arches, which would give the impression of 18's. all my opinion but i think it would depend on what you think as you will have to live with it.
Old 10 December 2007, 10:28 AM
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The consensus on here is for CLASSICS -

17s for handling
18s for looks
Old 10 December 2007, 07:35 PM
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I've had classics with both 17's and 18's, my current car has 18's and I honestly cant tell much differance in handling!
Yes the tyres on the 18's are like rubber bands and dont ride as well, but when your going flat out down a country roadthere fine!
View my scooby to see how they look
Old 10 December 2007, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Whitehorn
The consensus on here is for CLASSICS -

17s for handling
18s for looks
Totally agree

I drove a mates classic on 19" once that was scarey

Tony
Old 12 December 2007, 09:38 AM
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just put 18`s on my classic = ****e


16`s or 17`s for a classic IMO

glad i never bought the 19`s now lmao




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