I really haven't seen anyone going with 17" wheels and I'm curious why. They are lighter, you can put a thicker tire on there and it really improves handling.
I haven't had a front wheel drive car since my Cooper S which came with 17" wheels. I bought light weight 16" and some wide Azenis tires and the handling, steering and overall road feel was greatly improved (obviously some of that was due to dumping the runflats). That thing was a monster at the track too.
I was thinking I'd get rid of the 18" on the Mazdaspeed and go with 17" and get some wider Azenis in the same frame of mind, but I'm not seeing anyone else go this route and I'm wondering why? I'm sure 17" will still clear the brakes just fine. 17" cleared the Brembos on my STI and EVO just fine.
Thoughts??
I haven't had a front wheel drive car since my Cooper S which came with 17" wheels. I bought light weight 16" and some wide Azenis tires and the handling, steering and overall road feel was greatly improved (obviously some of that was due to dumping the runflats). That thing was a monster at the track too.
I was thinking I'd get rid of the 18" on the Mazdaspeed and go with 17" and get some wider Azenis in the same frame of mind, but I'm not seeing anyone else go this route and I'm wondering why? I'm sure 17" will still clear the brakes just fine. 17" cleared the Brembos on my STI and EVO just fine.
Thoughts??