rims--how big is too big?

[darklight]

that is as long as your not racing or something

[crayzayjay]

true, bigger is better, but there is such a thing as too big... huge alloys will mess up the car's lines and screw with the proportions... and as i said you had better fill the gaps with huge discs or the car will look ridiculous

[banchi105]

It really depends on the car
but im am greatly against over-the top rimz like 20's on a small car
it looks so freaking stupid :smoka:

[crayzayjay]

but im am greatly against over-the top rimz like 20's on a small car
it looks so freaking stupid

you said it

[Tom_S8]

i had 18" stock on my audi...
anyway bigger rims are almost always better... but in bad weather they're worse (traction issues , yes , actually wide tires are supposed to give you better traction , and they do , but on wet it's the other way round) , on wide tires you have worse acceleration and top speed due to drag and weight , but then braking improves (the more rubber contacting the road , the better) , grip improves (if the tires are in good condition ) , stability improves , but in ruts the stability is f*cked up , anyway you have to calculate wheel + tire height to make sure it's the same or almost the same as stock... be sure that tires don't scratch the wheel arches (it happens , especially during turning wheels , when you choose rims and tires combination to big for your car)... if you run on big rims and wide tires you better have a set of smaller rims with narrower tires for witner , because big rims , and wide low profile tires would give you only problems if you have cold winters , if you have snow during the winter , then extra set of rims plus winter tires is a must... Don't go over the line... And big rims and wide tires should be for safety not looks , so don't cross the line... Anyway it's up to you , and there are also other things , like on low profile tires , when you hit a pot hole then you're more likely to blow your tire or damage your rim... also high performance tires and big rims are very expensive , and they give you stiffer ride and less comfort... but when you've got a fast car , especially if it's noticeably faster then stock car , you should first do the wheels and suspension upgrades , then power.... also make sure brakes are in good shape (if you're car is way more powerful than stock , then you should also think about some aftermarket stuff... like a DOT5 brake fluid , or some sport pads... if you're car is really over the top , very powerful and you drive fast then you should also think about new brake rotors and calipers...) .... ok enough of this crap

[Steel]

actaully 10" rims are pretty big....for a truck. i have something like 12 or 14's... Except i have 31 inch tires so keep taht in mind

[|Banchi1O5|]

take a look at a prowler
it rear rims are 21" or 22's i believe but they do look good on it.
really just depends on you car and the way it was styled

[gto_merah]

We Indonesians think NOTHING is too big!

Try out this url: http://www.permaisuri.com, then click on Autoshow. Most of these cars are real cars in Indonesia! Brand-new BMW 745 with 22"! Toyota Harrier with 21"! 3-series with 19"! Galants with 19"! Trust me, no such thing as TOO BIG!

[Polygon]

18's are the biggest I would get. I'll most likely be replacing my 16's with 17's.

[crayzayjay]

Actually, wheel arches are getting bigger. Sounds stupid i know, but have you seen how big they are on mk4 Golfs???
Example: 993 TT, those 18inch alloys looked stunning and more importantly big, on a 911
Today, 18inch alloys on a 330Ci Sport don't look that big, you'd need 19inchers to get the same effect as on the 993.... A few years you could only get 18inch wheels on some cars, today the amount of cars that offer 18inch alloys is much greater

[24boxchevy]

24s or biger

[crayzayjay]

This thread was dead. Thanks for resurrecting it with your enlightening post