17x8.5 vs 18x8.5

hdrewh · 11-11-2011, 04:07 PM

all else equal except wheel diameter, what differences in ride, comfort, handling would be expected for 17x8.5 vs 18x8.5 square setups?

Thanks

Gerry@bavarianx · 11-11-2011, 04:22 PM

I cannot personally comment on the ride difference, but one thing I would like to add is that there will be a greater variety of wheel styles to choose from in the 18x8.5 size. I don't know if that factors into your purchasing decision or not.

Hooy · 11-11-2011, 05:21 PM

18's or bust

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Gerry@bavarianx Banned 140 Rep 1,707 Posts Drives: BMW E30 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA iTrader: (20)	I cannot personally comment on the ride difference, but one thing I would like to add is that there will be a greater variety of wheel styles to choose from in the 18x8.5 size. I don't know if that factors into your purchasing decision or not.
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Hooy Colonel 205 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: E92 328i, E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 328 [5.00]	18's or bust __________________
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