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Jan 15, 2007 | 01:59 PM

SIKEVO9

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17 in vs 18 in

Whats best for the EVO?
17's or 18's

Jan 15, 2007 | 02:02 PM

AngryJonnie

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Define "Best" ?

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:14 PM

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dont forget you have to consider not just size but weight...

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:19 PM

sammyKiller

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17's are "best" but 18's look better.

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:21 PM

evoboy8990

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i got 17" but i really wish i had 18" now. go with 18

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:22 PM

evoboy8990

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and looks a lot nicer

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:45 PM

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do 18s give more ground clearance? ive been told both yes and no.

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Jan 15, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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do 18s give more ground clearance? ive been told both yes and no.

It should'nt if you choose your tire sizes right

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:05 PM

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I would say 17's if you are still on the stock turbo and 18's if you are on an aftermarket turbo. IMO You have to think about total roll out of the 17 vs. the 18. A lot of it depends on the tire size too.

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:07 PM

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lightweigh 17" will rule on any track day. 18's will be great for street use and look awsome. 19's look killer. imo

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TwStDeVo

do 18s give more ground clearance? ive been told both yes and no.

If they did, you're speedo would also be wrong.

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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take the radius into consideration along with the weight...... depends what ur looking for

Jan 18, 2007 | 08:46 AM

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what is the correct offset for the EVO IX MR. I want 18inch. I dont want to lose any handling. I dont want the tires to rub. What is the perfect size for the IX MR?