View Poll Results: Wheel size that looks best!
18"
273
44.75%
19"
285
46.72%
20"
52
8.52%
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Wheel size that looks best on SC ...
08-23-06 | 01:47 PM
#34
Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 719
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From: Torrance, California
Personally, I like 17's for daily driving. Weight is similar to OEM if you use a high quality wheel, enough tire sidewall to keep the ride comfortable without exhibiting too much flex. 18" is overall the best balance for performance, comfort and looks.
19" IMO looks a bit too large in the front, where the slim elongated profile of the car gets thrown off with such a large rim. The way the SC's sit, the rear wheel cutout sits lower, so a large rim Looks like o--O even though they are the same. Expensive wheels, expensive tires, kind of harsh with such a low profile tire, easy to damage. Unfortunately gotta pass unless my SC is changed from being a daily driver to something else
19" IMO looks a bit too large in the front, where the slim elongated profile of the car gets thrown off with such a large rim. The way the SC's sit, the rear wheel cutout sits lower, so a large rim Looks like o--O even though they are the same. Expensive wheels, expensive tires, kind of harsh with such a low profile tire, easy to damage. Unfortunately gotta pass unless my SC is changed from being a daily driver to something else
08-24-06 | 03:48 AM
#38
08-24-06 | 09:48 AM
#40
Driver
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: TX
I'm using 17" TT wheels, and I love it. I'm more into the ride and handling, not the bling factor 
I'd be afraid to bend or crack those big wheels everytime I drive on bad roads.
IMO, anything larger than 18" look out of place on the SC. Makes it look like those ugly Escalades with the huge chrome wagon wheels.
I'd be afraid to bend or crack those big wheels everytime I drive on bad roads.
IMO, anything larger than 18" look out of place on the SC. Makes it look like those ugly Escalades with the huge chrome wagon wheels.
Last edited by C-SupraTT; 08-24-06 at 04:16 PM.
08-24-06 | 09:55 AM
#41
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 644
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From: CO
08-24-06 | 02:49 PM
#42
I'm using 17" TT wheels, and I love it. I'm more into the ride and handling, not the bling factor
I'd be afraid to bend or crack those big wheels everytime I drive on bad roads.
IMO, anything larger than 18" look out of place for the SC. Makes it look like those ugly Escalades with those huge wagon wheels.
I'd be afraid to bend or crack those big wheels everytime I drive on bad roads.
IMO, anything larger than 18" look out of place for the SC. Makes it look like those ugly Escalades with those huge wagon wheels.
08-24-06 | 02:50 PM
#43
08-27-06 | 12:10 AM
#45
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,135
Likes: 1
From: Seattle
I like my 17 X 8/9.5 setup, especially the way they fit; the rubber is perfectly flush with the bodywork front, and rear.
The shorter tires have a worse slip angle, not as much fun to drive on imo.
Looks good while parked in the convenience store parking lot though.
The shorter tires have a worse slip angle, not as much fun to drive on imo.
Looks good while parked in the convenience store parking lot though.