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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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OZ Rims

Okay, here is my question. I am wondering if i should go back to my stock OZ rims and tires. I currently have some 18's on my car but i think they are way too big. Would i get a better gas mileage with these rims and would they look decent with my car's setup.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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The bigger the tires the better gas mileage. As for looks, I don't like that much chrome so I say go back but whatever you think looks better
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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Only the lip is chrome on the rim. The rest is just silver.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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I say go back to stock. I like how they look.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Oh, so I see you're turbo! Definitely go back to the 15's; performance - 15"/16"
& for looks - 17"/18". And I actually do like the look of those 18's!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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anything bigger than 16" will slow u down
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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i love those wheels i wouldnt go back to something so original i stay keep them =P
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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stock wtf
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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take 2 stockers and get slicks on them then go to the track and tell us how it goes
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Go back to the 15's and drop it!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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I dont think that you can go back to your stock rims. Once you buy aftermarket rims, its really hard to go back. I think you should leave your rims on (you might as well look fresh in your car) And if you ever go racing or autocrossing, throw your stockers back on. Just my two cents.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 03:46 AM
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i'd say stocks, they look clean and simple...and also will give your car a lower/more aggressive stance
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by lancerman360
Go back to the 15's and drop it!
^ do what this guy said!

Here is my opinion:

Any car in the entire world looks better dropped on the stock wheels and tires, than not dropped on some really nice wheels. Not to mention handle better.

The wheels you have are ok. I dont think they look all that great on a lancer. I know mine are not perfect either. If I were you, I would sell those and use that money to start saving for coilovers and some sticky rubber for the 15's.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by WangMan
The bigger the tires the better gas mileage.
Those bigger tires also usually go along with bigger and heavier wheels, making more rotating weight, causing a loss in performance and gas mileage.

edit: Go back to stock IMO. That's what I did from my 17's. Car felt quicker the minute I put the stock 15's back on.
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