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Question: Would 17 or 18 inch rims look good on a eclipse?

(Posted by: Vick #11 on 2008-09-23 20:48:09)

I ordered some 17 rims this past week, but now i am regretting it a bit. i still have not recieved them but still wondering if it might look to small since i want low profile rims. would 17 inch rims look to small or should i just get 18s. and they are black with a silver lip

Posted by: Jeff on 2008-09-23, 20:58:10

Go to tirerack.com you can see your car with different wheels on it. Some things to remember are: 1. the lower the profile the tire the more stiff and unforgiving the ride will feel. 2. If you get wheels that are too big you will not be able to turn the steering wheel all the way 3. the bigger the tires the more expensive they are 4. and perhaps most importantly in general the larger the wheel the heavier it is. Heavy wheels equal increased rolling mass which significantly degrades braking performance.

Posted by: HanZ on 2008-09-23, 20:58:47

Get the 17, small cars with big rims looks ridiculously fugly.

Posted by: beaupamer on 2008-09-23, 21:46:01

Beauty comes with pain in the butt. 17 " is less bumpy, 18 " is wilder, nice loooking, but prepare for some damages; body frame, shocks, void pot holes, and uncomtable riding.

Posted by: rangers#1 on 2008-09-24, 03:51:11

Depends on how much you're gonna be driving it as well. If it's not a lot go for the 18's.