silbeej Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I really like the way the recent Spec B wheels look, and was thinking of getting some for summer tires and then putting some snow tires on my stock wheels. Would there be any spedo issues or turning stuff i should know about? I guess since the tire is shorter it makes up for the inch larger diameter. Also, any good places to buy them would be great since i bet the dealer charges a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Shouldn't be any speedo issues if you use the right tire size. Might lose a mpg or 2 though and acceleration/braking/handling will suffer a bit as these suckers are heavy.. 28-29lbs from what I can tell. As for buying a set, best bet is probably right here on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Sounds liek a fine idea. Every month or so a set comes up for sale on this very site. Search the for sale sections often and you will find some eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silbeej Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Shouldn't be any speedo issues if you use the right tire size. Might lose a mpg or 2 though and acceleration/braking/handling will suffer a bit as these suckers are heavy.. 28-29lbs from what I can tell. As for buying a set, best bet is probably right here on the forums. Are they a lot worse than the 17's that come stock on the 09 SE's? If so i might consider changing my plan, i just always thought those wheels looked BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 No idea on the weight of the 17s. I would imagine the 08 spec wheels are heavier for sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noswad Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 silbeej- i have a set for sale if your interested in the current model Spec-B rims. check out the member classifieds wheels and tires section Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? -George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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