17" or 18"?

[Ricksquickviii]

Hi,

I been looking at rims, I’m not real sure what size to get 18 inch or 17 inch?
I’m not looking for a hard ride so what I’m thinking 17’s.

like opinions, what do you think look good on a White Opalescent Mark VIII ?, thinking about cobra r's, I never thought Cragar S/S would look good till I seen geno's car with them,

Rick

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

17"

 

[MonsterMark]

Hi,

I been looking at rims, I’m not real sure what size to get 18 inch or 17 inch?
I’m not looking for a hard ride so what I’m thinking 17’s.

like opinions, what do you think look good on a White Opalescent Mark VIII ?, thinking about cobra r's, I never thought Cragar S/S would look good till I seen geno's car with them,

Rick

Good question Rick. I can't make up my mind either.

 

[67Continental]

Good question Rick. I can't make up my mind either.

i have been trying to figure it out myself and have basically decided to go with 17's due to two factors: tire cost (much lower on 17's) and wheel weight (also lower).

 

[iojabba]

i have been trying to figure it out myself and have basically decided to go with 17's due to two factors: tire cost (much lower on 17's) and wheel weight (also lower).

I agree. I am looking at getting new rims as well and am pretty sure that I'm going with 17s. If you look at the cost difference on tires, It's huge.

 

[formerknown]

17

 

[StraDog]

I'm also in this same prediciment.

I'm pushing towards 18's in the future...

17's are nice for the price, but 18's have more rim and look better.

My problem is... I have to wait til these damn tires get bald, and that'sa going to be a while.

 

[formerknown]

My problem is... I have to wait til these damn tires get bald, and that'sa going to be a while.

*cough* Brakestands *Cough* :gr_devil:

 

[MrScalia]

http://www.thewheelconnection.com/php/showpicture.php?brand=Diablo&name=Bugati

I can find them right now but they where called diablo concept (rims)

 

[Russo]

19"

 

[94m5]

19"

18's Im looking at a cuple of sets.

 

[Ricksquickviii]

What styles looks good?

 

[Kbob]

Personally, I went with 17's, but it is a toss up. Go to tirerack.com and rimstop.com to see what different wheels will look like on your car. Happy hunting.

 

[pearl95]

Can't beat 17" Cobra Rs for looks and price!

L.

 

[Jamler3]

I went with the 17" Cobra R's... They are balanced perfectly and a fit like a glove.
I have 255/50/17 tires. The sidewall is only .3" shorter than stock, so the ride is
still smooth. I love the Cobra R's they work well...

Jim

 

[brendangillespie]

Hi,

I been looking at rims, I’m not real sure what size to get 18 inch or 17 inch?
I’m not looking for a hard ride so what I’m thinking 17’s.

like opinions, what do you think look good on a White Opalescent Mark VIII ?, thinking about cobra r's, I never thought Cragar S/S would look good till I seen geno's car with them,

Rick

had 18" ASA J5 rims on my '93 Mark VIII then got it lowered... and now on my new '98 Mark VIII LSC I have 20" chrome Velocity 495 wheels, will get it lowered soon.

Incidentally, if you're looking for rims, I am looking to sell my 18" ASA J5 rims, they are in excellent condition, with 245/45YR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season tires on them, pretty much the best all season tires money can buy... email me if you're interested @ brendangillespie@hotmail.com

 

[67Continental]

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