rim size

[TFord]

what would be the best rim size between 17" and 18" rims...as far as suspension goes with lowering my camaro...would 18's cause any problems??? the only downside I see with 18's it that where I live the tires are a lot more expensive, cause no one has them, so we have to have them shipped to the shops...any experiences, or opinions would be greatly appreciated

[Timberwolf]

I have 18s and personally I think they look much better and stand out way more than 17s. However the thing about tires is true. I only have 3k miles on my tires so hopefully they will last me another season. YOu shouldn't have any problems with the suspension even if you lower them. I don't have it done personally but a few people on here have them and I didn't hear any complaints.

[97camRS]

St. Mary's is only like a 45 min drive to Jax isn't it? You should be able to get what you need here.

[Red]

mine definately made the ride a lot more twitchy as well as feeling every bumb and rut. I know i would hate the ride of 18's with a lowered and stiffened suspension. Thats the only downside i think. Also having big heavy rims will slow acceleration.

[Lionel'z Camaro]

order your tires off of the net, That's what I plan to do when I get my rims

[V6Bob]

"I have 18s and personally I think they look much better"

"mine definately made the ride a lot more twitchy as well as feeling every bumb and rut"

Exactly. 18s are an appearance mod, and you pay a penalty in ride and in handling over anything but a perfectly smooth road.

[shenanigans]

Originally posted by Lionel'z Camaro:
order your tires off of the net, That's what I plan to do when I get my rims

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alot of deals online but always check local places too, I have seen some places beat the internet and some ot beat it.

[mwh27]

I went from 245/50/16 to 275/40/17 and didn't notice much of an increase of harshness at all.

Grip however....

[98Silver6]

Originally posted by Red:
mine definately made the ride a lot more twitchy as well as feeling every bumb and rut. I know i would hate the ride of 18's with a lowered and stiffened suspension. Thats the only downside i think. Also having big heavy rims will slow acceleration.

They sell light weight rims if u worry about heavy rims, however they do come in high price. :rolleyes: