THE RIDE W/ 17"s

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Apr 28, 2005 | 01:04 AM

aedwards

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THE RIDE W/ 17"s

Does the ride get worse when you have larger rims?? For example, i am looking at 17's. Thx in advance.

Apr 28, 2005 | 01:12 AM

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Of course it does. Less rubber = less comfort.

Apr 28, 2005 | 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by squareone

Of course it does. Less rubber = less comfort.

perfectly said...

Apr 28, 2005 | 01:19 AM

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Then why do so many ppl get 17's and all when the ride already is a little choppy??

Apr 28, 2005 | 01:20 AM

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for looks... i myself am running 19's and the ride isnt as bad as i thought.

Apr 28, 2005 | 04:04 AM

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I went with 17 x 7" with a 215/40/17 tire with a 2" Gold-Line drop. IMO, the ride quality is much improved. If you go with 17's, I say get the 40 series or even the 45 series.

May 5, 2005 | 11:02 PM

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the ride has improved ever since i switched to progressive springs. the linear springs + rate in the stocks were the cause of the choppy ride.

May 9, 2005 | 05:51 AM

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how do 17s fair to 15s in reference to mpg?

May 9, 2005 | 08:24 AM

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depends on the weight of the 17s. In most cases, they will be heavier, making for lower average mpg than 15s.

this drop in mpg will be most significant in city driving traffic or stop/go traffic

May 9, 2005 | 09:35 AM

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i got some used 17" off a guy and they had 205/40ZR17 tires on them. i want Pirelli P-Nero Zero M+S, but theyre not in a 205, just 215. whats teh difference? Also if the 17's were lighter would it be better MPG?

May 9, 2005 | 04:10 PM

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215 is wider by about 10mm. They will fit 17x7 in wheels.

And to answer your second question, no. You would still get less MPG since your tires are wider and stickier.

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