Rimzzzz!!!

**rayray086** · 29-11-2006, 11:03 AM

I'm also a lover of the traditional/Euro style - can't go past BBS! Just make sure you don't go too crazy on the dimensions of the wheel.

**DubSteve** · 29-11-2006, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by rayray086

I'm also a lover of the traditional/Euro style - can't go past BBS! Just make sure you don't go too crazy on the dimensions of the wheel.

Just remember as well that the bigger you go in the size of the rim there is more power loss. It isn't much but its a small amount.

I think that 17" have about 5% power loss not sure can anyone back this up?

**BL33SU** · 29-11-2006, 11:10 AM

who cares about power loss if the car looks hot!

**DubSteve** · 29-11-2006, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by 1DUB2C

who cares about power loss if the car looks hot!

True but power is such a good thing

lol.

**wayz** · 29-11-2006, 11:23 AM

Go 16's haha

Best of both worlds (and a comfortable ride)

**deemoE36** · 29-11-2006, 11:39 AM

on power loss, i think ur onto something..
i had 16s before 17s, i dont know if its due better rubber or not, but it doesnt do wheelies on the lights like it used to with 16s
definitely better grip with the new ones tho

**DubSteve** · 29-11-2006, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by deemoIII

on power loss, i think ur onto something..
i had 16s before 17s, i dont know if its due better rubber or not, but it doesnt do wheelies on the lights like it used to with 16s
definitely better grip with the new ones tho

The bigger the diameter the longer it has to take to and the more power it needs to complete that revolution in the same time as if it was a 16" tyre. So the tyre takes longer to move and thats where the power loss comes from only slightly though.

I guess there are a few factors when choosing rims weight, ride comfortability and the right rim. 17" do look nice but only if you have the right ones for the car to suit it.

I also wouldn't think that weight would be much of a factor when choosing the rim.

**KI11Z** · 29-11-2006, 01:23 PM

thanks for the feedback; As expected and my prefered response was to go with the super Light 17z.

I need at least 17z to clear ma breaks so I have no option really, as much as I would have liked 16z . . .

I've been looking at quite a few BBS rims and like all of you I absolutley love their style but they dont make any "light weight" rims (to my knowledge). These Motegi RO_JA rims are 17x8 and weigh in at only 6.3kg! Plus i'm getting a deal on'em . . .