16" vs 17"

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  1. ChrisYellowV6 New Member

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    I was interested in possibly buying some bullitt 17" rims. Right now I have 16's on my car. Will I actually notice a difference in handling, only going up one inch, having the same diameter wheel?
    ChrisYellowV6, May 20, 2004
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    The real difference will be the extra half-inch of tire gripping the road.
    '66 coupe, May 21, 2004
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  3. PhantomGT Founding Member

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    go for Cobra rims, they will allow you to get Cobra brakes down the line.

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    and they look better than the Bullitt rims that EVERYONE HAS
    PhantomGT, May 21, 2004
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  4. ChrisYellowV6 New Member

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    well still, will i notice a difference going from 16 to 17 inch rims? I mean that will add about 3.3 inches of tire on the circumfrence, to grip the road, and what will the ratio of added weight to improved handling be? is it even worth it?
    ChrisYellowV6, May 21, 2004
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