should i stay 17" rim or go `18?

 

You should not install those springs.

 

Its really up to you buddy. Based on the fact that you have s techs on your car you will probably prefer 18's as thatll look more baller. Why not try and fit some 20's?

 

18x9 fit awesome with the S-techs and sit agressive an it looks really good an dont handle too bad , so go for the 18's

 

i have s-techs and they blew out my struts pretty fast, would save the money from not buying new 18's and pick up a decent street coilover

 

go with 18x9.5 +12...... jk. get rid of those trash springs

 

Those springs ROCK!!!! ---- If you have the money to keep replacing your struts, live in a place with absolutely no bumps, and LOVE scraping on every speed bump and uneven surface you come across...

Take it from me, I'm running them right now and though I like the handling improvement from stock, but I'm looking for another option because the strut replacements are getting expensive.

 

these springs get a very bad rap, and for good reason. too soft, sit too low, throw off the cars geometry etc. that being said i have them on my car and dont mind them. handle decent and look good. i would love to switch to swifts, but dont feel like wasting money on another set of springs and spending the time to install then. rather save up for a set of good coils.

per your question, 18s would look "hella tight" but its up to what you want out of your car. im running 17s with z1s in 265 and love it. if your more about looks then get the 18s. for performance and cheaper tires, get 17s as they still look real good.

or like everyone else said, get new springs or coils. gl with watever decision you make

 

That's almost 30lbs for just the tire per corner. Try driving a lighter wheel/tire combo. You may be very surprised by the difference.

 

what are you trying to achieve?

 

i was afraid of rubbing issues... going to look mainly on the wheels but i have them installed and have yet to scrape anything?