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    Offline 422STROKER

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    17's or 15's?
    « on: September 01, 2008 - 12:23:09 PM »
    Which do you prefer and why?

    Tom :bigsmile:


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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #1 on: September 01, 2008 - 12:27:22 PM »
    I prefer the 17" wheels over the 15" because I like the look of more wheel and less side wall and the 17" offer improved handling.
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #2 on: September 01, 2008 - 01:09:14 PM »
    I'm the opposite. I like more rubber. With 15" wheels, I can just about put anything under there without having to do mods.

    I'm curious Tom, what is your wheel diameter with what you have on there now?


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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #3 on: September 01, 2008 - 01:12:05 PM »
    Tough choice.  I like both but in this case, I think the 15" TQ's look better due to the color contrast
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008 - 01:14:23 PM »
    i like the way 17,s handle,and modernize the car with just a wheel change :popcorn:like a new pair of shoes :cheers:
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #5 on: September 01, 2008 - 01:29:24 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on September 01, 2008 - 01:09:14 PM
    I'm the opposite. I like more rubber. With 15" wheels, I can just about put anything under there without having to do mods.

    I'm curious Tom, what is your wheel diameter with what you have on there now?


      Mike
    The 17's have a 26.1" diameter and the 15's have a 29" diameter :eek7:  They are 255/70/15s I got them with the car when I bought it.  I am planning on getting some Drag radials to fit these rims for strip trips.  Looking at some 255/60/15s a 27" tire.

    Tom

    The 29's would help cut the rpms down on the freeway though. :D
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #6 on: September 01, 2008 - 01:57:44 PM »
    Tom you need to add bigger 17's  :stirpot:
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #7 on: September 01, 2008 - 02:24:40 PM »
    I voted 17's   But I like them both.  17's got me bigger brakes,better tires. The 15's give it a "stuffed" look. The 17's fit real nice. Mayby those big black 5 spokes Goody went with... Mustang wheels?  Would blend the two styles. :dunno:    The chrome 17's are alittle "blingy" for me.    Whatcha' gonna' do  ?   :bricks1:
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #8 on: September 01, 2008 - 02:51:26 PM »
    I like the bigger 17/18 wheel look on our cars, however to be honest. I'm not a huge fan of the chrome 17s that are on your car, just not quite my style. I think the 15s fit the car better, but some different style 17/18s can also work well.  :cheers: :wave:

    Since it seems like you are concerned with tire height, my 18s total diameter is 28.5". So I wouldn't say you can't have a tall tire with a larger rim, just have to size it right (295/45/18). Tall/Fat tires on bigger wheels can look awesome  :wave:

    Can try on some Bullitts if you ride to Florida!! Definitely enough tire height here

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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #9 on: September 01, 2008 - 02:54:41 PM »
    Quote from: leithal on September 01, 2008 - 12:27:22 PM
    I prefer the 17" wheels over the 15" because I like the look of more wheel and less side wall and the 17" offer improved handling.

     :iagree:  I feel the 17's still provide enough sidewall to look good.
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #10 on: September 01, 2008 - 03:10:58 PM »
    17s allow room for bigger brakes
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #11 on: September 01, 2008 - 04:09:38 PM »
    I like the 17's. Not a big fan of chrome myself, but the tire/brake options and handling improvement of the shorter sidewalls is the selling point for me.
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #12 on: September 01, 2008 - 04:11:13 PM »
    Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on September 01, 2008 - 02:51:26 PM
    I like the bigger 17/18 wheel look on our cars, however to be honest. I'm not a huge fan of the chrome 17s that are on your car, just not quite my style. I think the 15s fit the car better, but some different style 17/18s can also work well. 


     :iagree: The grey and burnished torq thrusts in 17 inch would work, I think. The big bright chrome wheels are just too blingy-blingy for me.
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #13 on: September 01, 2008 - 04:20:12 PM »


    15 - no question.
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    Re: 17's or 15's?
    « Reply #14 on: September 01, 2008 - 04:29:13 PM »
    Tell me how you feel Carl.LOL

    I have the 15's on for now, I kind of miss them.  They do soften the ride considerably, but still go up in smoke with ease.  I'm ordering some 15" drag radials this week for a return trip to the strip.  The 15's are much lighter than the 17s even with that monster truck tire in the back.LOL

    Keep the opinions coming folks.

    Tom :picture:

    I should have had everyone post their age too. :bigsmile:


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