Hi All,

I'm looking at getting new wheels and have an awesome deal lined up for 18" Breytons. But not sure if I should jump at the offer or now. I live in New Jersey so the roads aren't the greatest at all.

What's your take on the wheel sizes? How's the ride? Reliability, etc... Right now I have the stock 16" rims. Any and all advice would help.

-Glen

 

17s, tires are cheaper, wheels are lighter, and less chance of bending them.

 

I have a set of R112 Challenge wheels in my car, and I have Bridgestone RE11 tires which I swear have saved my rims time and time again in NJ. I have no doubt another tire may have bent the wheel but the rim saving capabilities of these tires has been incredible. I think a decrease in sidewall from my 17s to and 18 would not be as successful. If you do upsize to 17s look into a tire that can protect the rims. Our roads are not great, and after a bad winter, they only get worse.

 

agree with Pothos. I just replaced my 17 inch wheels (websokes in case someone wants three good ones) because one was bent. we have decent roads in Alabama. I can't imagin rollling on 18's......

 

Im with him

 

Well, normally, I'd say 17", but I've got a set of 18" R105s with Pirelli P-Zero run-flats waiting to go on the car this week. The roads are good here, and I believe the stiffer sidewalls of the RFs mitigate the lower profile.

The R105s were a deal I couldn't pass up. NIB wheel/tire/TPM set from MINI for $250 each. Besides, they'll be a lot easier to keep clean than my 17" R98s!

 

SoCal roads aren't great, but I wouldn't hesitate to go back to 18s. Prices for tires isn't horrendous as some seem to think they make a huge difference. Though I'm running 17s now for track, I do intend to order 18s again...

 

I say 15s!

 

My favorites are 10".

 

17" are safe, but nice 18" are just too bitching...



There are here and they are staying on my car!

Miester S1R, 18x8, et42 all around.

Yokohama S Drive, 205/45/18.

Water Plant, Toronto, Canada.

Enough said!










Bling!