Bolksey85 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'm keep getting flamed at work for wanting a set of aftermarket 17" wheels on a car that already has 17" wheels. These goobers keep telling me to go to an 18 but they refuse to listen to my reasoning of heavier wheels and more expensive tires. Apparently, me getting my RPF1's in 17x8 is pointless and a waste of $1k but I'm curious of some opinions on here. Anyone have their $.02 for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSubiefan Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 The consensus here seems to be 17's for acceleration, 18's for handling/cornering. Those who have to deal with extreme potholes tend to prefer 17's. It's your car, get what you want, not your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Tell your moronic co-workers to pound it, and do what you want. A set of lighter, wider, lower offset 17" wheels will look great on the LGT. They have for 5 years now on all the cars on this site that did it. (gire has 18" aftermarket wheels.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have a set of 17's that are lighter, wider, and look better than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AShoe Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I upgraded to 17x8 for more tire options and lighter weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 It is a monumental waste of money, but if you like the way they look then get them Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 As mentioned above, get what YOU want, not what your co-workers want. I want some 17x8 RPF1s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 I know it's what I want but I figured I would get some opinions on here. Rao, included. Screw what those dildos at work say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWifezLEGi Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Get what you want, end of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSubiefan Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Screw what those dildos at work say. Damn work dildos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Get what you want, end of story. This. I know I'm in the minority on this, too, but I like having a little more tire and air between the rim and the road - no rubberbands here. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 You've seen my other wheels in person. Light weight 17x8 wheels, no need for a bigger rim in pa where our roads are not perfect. 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenNorthLGT Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 If going to an aftermarket 17" is a waste, just cause its not bigger (and heavier ), than so is every other visual mod that's ever been done. Headlight clearing/blackout, aftermarket tails, tint (ok that can reduce heat too), and aftermarket grills, would all be pointless if it wasn't for people liking how they look. F the work dildos, F them in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks, everybody. Pretty much what I thought. Just figured I would get your http://www.wrxfanatics.com/style_emoticons/default/icon_twocents.gif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 All depends on what you are trying to upgrade... looks or performance? Smaller wheels are generally lighter, so from a performance standpoint, the 18" is the wrong way to go. From a purely looks standpoint, the bigger wheel might look better. As others have said, it's your car... do what you want, and what makes you happy. Just know what you want to do (performance/looks), first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayRez33 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Would you get worse gas mileage with and 18" as opposed to a 17" rim? or does it all depend on the wheight of the rim? OP sorry to thread jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSubiefan Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 has more to do with the weight of your right foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayRez33 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 ^^well in that case it doesnt matter then cuz i have a right foot made of lead lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Get 18's, they look better.. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Would you get worse gas mileage with and 18" as opposed to a 17" rim? or does it all depend on the wheight of the rim? Actually, it has the most to do with the outer diameter of the tire you mount on the wheel. With a bigger tire diameter you'll have better fuel economy but slower acceleration, although the diffences are going to be very slight. You can get 17" tires that have a bigger outer diameter than some 18" tires; it all depends on the aspect ratio (35, 40, 45 series) and width (225, 235,etc.) Xenonk is The Oracle: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4426 Heavier wheels will negatively affect acceleration, braking, and ride comfort, but should not really have much effect on MPG. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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