Okay, so I'm considering some deep dish black bullitts. What are the arguments for or against going with 18-inch wheels?
BlueRuckus said:The following is my $.02
18" Pros
Looks better
Hooks better
Handles better (provided they are wider than previous)
Pimping Status Raised
18" Cons
Wheel and Tires more expensive
Heavier in most cases
Thief magnets
The only thing that was a deciding factor for me was cost. After much deleberation and much saving, i went with the 18s.
I know, thanks man. I think Im gonna go out and fondle itDocG2828 said:Helty.....that looks mean as ****.
BlueRuckus said:The following is my $.02
18" Pros
Looks better
Hooks better
Handles better (provided they are wider than previous)
Pimping Status Raised
18" Cons
Wheel and Tires more expensive
Heavier in most cases
Thief magnets
The only thing that was a deciding factor for me was cost. After much deleberation and much saving, i went with the 18s.
BlueRuckus said:Stanggt97,
Let me clarify my previous post which is based on assumption and is no way intended to be fact nor do i have any data to back it up. I was refering to everyday driving and spirited take offs.
I said they hook better, because my assumption is that the 18s will be wider, hense using a wider foot plant (larger contact patch) on the tire. Combined with the added weight of an assumed heavier wheel which requires a tad more HP to spin, would provide a bit more traction in my opinion. Let me also clarify that i am not saying that you could launch at 4K and get traction. I totally understand the sidewall flex that you talked about and also agree that this is a factor.
From my understanding, you are correct in that 17's will have better straightline acceleration in a 1/4 mile situation. But i also believe that 18s will provide faster MPH in a top end speed situation. An 18" wheel spinning at the same speed as an 17" will go faster due to (larger diameter).
BlueRuckus said:Stanggt97,
Let me clarify my previous post which is based on assumption and is no way intended to be fact nor do i have any data to back it up. I was refering to everyday driving and spirited take offs.
I said they hook better, because my assumption is that the 18s will be wider, hense using a wider foot plant (larger contact patch) on the tire. Combined with the added weight of an assumed heavier wheel which requires a tad more HP to spin, would provide a bit more traction in my opinion. Let me also clarify that i am not saying that you could launch at 4K and get traction. I totally understand the sidewall flex that you talked about and also agree that this is a factor.
From my understanding, you are correct in that 17's will have better straightline acceleration in a 1/4 mile situation. But i also believe that 18s will provide faster MPH in a top end speed situation. An 18" wheel spinning at the same speed as an 17" will go faster due to (larger diameter).