17s vs 18s
offset is 18+fronts and 38+rears. No spacers needed but have a small 2-5mm spacer in the rear. Don't remember which one was given. Not all cars will require it. Fronts were pulled and the rears rolled/shaved. All work done by robi at robispec.com
I do see your point though, you could run those 18" wheels and not gain any weight from the stock wheels. I'm currently wheel shopping for next spring/summer and trying to decide between 18" or 17"... I'm also leaning towards the Advan RS in 17x9 like someone else posted here.
Yes he does have them rolled. Actually he had to roll the front fenders as well, he was rubbing on a bigger bumps while turning. We found out about this during the autox. I think its due to the wide rim and +25 offset.
The whole setup looks very nice, rolled fenders - you can't even tell. Him and I we rolled the rear ones, he did the front ones few days later after we found out it was rubbing on the edge of the front fender lip.
If you are local and want your fenders rolled, give him a call, he will hook you up. Profesional work, not a garbage that we saw many times.
Last edited by Bexa20; Dec 21, 2007 at 08:24 PM.
18s or 17s is a good discussion. If you choose the right 18" wheels and tires, they'll be lighter than 17s. All depends on which wheels and tires you choose. The most important part is width for more contact patch.
Another thing to consider in this discussion. If you want to go with a big brake kit, you'll need 18s so the new rotors/calipers will clear. I don't know if all big brake kits won't clear 17s, but at least the overwhelming majority. But, you only need a big brake kit if you're racing on a road course.
Yeah, you can still run stock sized rotors and calipers with upgraded pads and rotors. And that set up will work great. I only mentioned the BBK for those who are super serious about road course racing and would need a BBK.
