Rimzzzz!!!

[deemoE36]

on power loss, i think ur onto something..
i had 16s before 17s, i dont know if its due better rubber or not, but it doesnt do wheelies on the lights like it used to with 16s
definitely better grip with the new ones tho

[DubSteve]

on power loss, i think ur onto something..
i had 16s before 17s, i dont know if its due better rubber or not, but it doesnt do wheelies on the lights like it used to with 16s
definitely better grip with the new ones tho

The bigger the diameter the longer it has to take to and the more power it needs to complete that revolution in the same time as if it was a 16" tyre. So the tyre takes longer to move and thats where the power loss comes from only slightly though.

I guess there are a few factors when choosing rims weight, ride comfortability and the right rim. 17" do look nice but only if you have the right ones for the car to suit it. I also wouldn't think that weight would be much of a factor when choosing the rim.

[KI11Z]

thanks for the feedback; As expected and my prefered response was to go with the super Light 17z.

I need at least 17z to clear ma breaks so I have no option really, as much as I would have liked 16z . . .

I've been looking at quite a few BBS rims and like all of you I absolutley love their style but they dont make any "light weight" rims (to my knowledge). These Motegi RO_JA rims are 17x8 and weigh in at only 6.3kg! Plus i'm getting a deal on'em . . .

[SOHC]

for me I did like to try out some US styles
go low n some deep dished steelies

[KI11Z]

Steelies look wicked but they're soooooooooo heavy!

[WABIT]

i reckon defenetly 3pc wheels something with a polished outer dish and tuff looking

wabit

[aliasmk2]

out of those 2 i would go with something like the dinner plate ones (2)
but if you are already setup with 5 x 100 the best thing is to go for a VAG wheel that would suit you r car
there is a large selection floating about at bargin prices & they will look good in 5-10 years, not like th ones you are thinking about which will go out of style fast
not to mention the quality difference

regards alias mk2

[DubSteve]

A deep dish look in the current vr6 rims that you have in a 17" would look the treat and very nice I think.

[Zee - Golfie]

Rims galore

I would say the same, BBS all the way.

If you got cash, check the WORK rims out bro awesome stuff, light weight japense rims on german/dutch car, looks awesome..

try these, work-euroline rims leight and good looks all your need.

http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/eudhp/main.html

Cheers Zee

[DubSteve]

Pretty nice rims there I think your on to a lead.

[KI11Z]

Well guys and girls, much to all your dissapointment i'm sure, i've bought 5 Motegi RO_JA LT rims in silver as i've received ma BREMBO's already! YAY, will post pics up when its all on

[golf3]

Oh ma gawd...

[Tim]

oh ma gawd indeed.

whered u get those brakes from? hate to think how much they cost! how big are they?

[KI11Z]

hehe, 2pc 330mm drilled disks wid big 4pot reds! I wanna jus frame'em! hehe

[Tim]

yikes 330mm! that should suffice