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Question - how much difference between 16" and 17" wheels?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by lucky73, Jan 20, 2012.

  1. Jan 20, 2012 at 11:10 PM
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    I am getting new wheels for my 04 DC Pre and am thinking of sizing up to 17" MT Classic II vs 16 (stock). I am sure it has been asked many many times before, but just wanted to hear it again. I will be driving highway only and MPG and noise are things that matter to me, not offroad etc...

    I am sure the tires chosen matter more than the wheel size...BFG AT or Firestone Dest are candidates
     
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  2. Jan 20, 2012 at 11:42 PM
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    expect to pay around $150-$200 more per set of tires when using 17s over 16s. the plus side to 17s though is that they handle slightly better on road. you'll notice it most on turns.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2012 at 6:31 AM
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    Between on brands he mentioned i would say more like $100 difference a set...
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2012 at 6:55 AM
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  5. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:02 AM
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    Def a price difference. Remember, the larger you go, the pricier its gonna be.:mad:
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:03 AM
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    1 inch, right, thanks.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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    technically a half inch on each side...
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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    you have to expect smart as answers since the thread title is how much different and in the post you dont ask, how much more expensive, etc

    do whats the difference in what?

    size, price, handling, etc
     
    Yoytoda, Jan 21, 2012
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  9. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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    Classic Rusty :D

    With nice assist! :cool:
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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    Thanks guys

    Found the answer yesterday when I bought a show car taco with 18s and fabtech set up all around. Rode better than my 16s and stock
     
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