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wheel size - 5/2/2004 8:54:12 AM

madmat

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from a performance vs. cost standpoint should I stick w/ 14"s and h-rated tires for $508 or 15"s for $650. I need new wheels and don't know what to go w/. these are the only options I am considering. factors for consideration are weight, $$$ , handling , and turn radius.

Oh this is on my lowly lancer ES

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wheel size - 5/3/2004 12:25:48 AM

Spyderman9803

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I would go with 15's or 16's

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wheel size - 5/3/2004 12:05:24 PM

madmat

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16's are not an option money or personal style wise

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wheel size - 5/5/2004 9:54:11 PM

Spyderman9803

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oh ok....15's then

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wheel size - 5/7/2004 7:13:48 AM

madmat

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because of style of performance? cuz if I keep the 14's I'll have a tighter turn radius and slightly lighter. right?

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wheel size - 5/14/2004 2:56:28 PM

91eclipse

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i got 17's right now with nitto tires but i want to upgrade to Diablo 18's. go to www.americanracing.com to find yea some rims. Wheel and tire rack is a good way to get cheap rims and tires. just a thought....

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wheel size - 5/15/2004 7:20:20 AM

madmat

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see now your just not listenin' 14 or 15 - performance vs. price. I guess 17"s would fit but the tires alone would cost more than the full setup of 14 or 15's and at this point that jus doesn't fit my wallet. and 17"s would dramatically effect my turn radius for the worse. roads in WV are better suited to a car that can take tighter turns a la canyon racing. not that I've found anyone around here that does while sober, but that's more my driving style.

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wheel size - 5/16/2004 10:07:54 AM

madmat

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I'm planning on going to tires.com for my package. take a look and tell me if I want the Rage Enduro or the Rage Euro? I know they're not Konig or OZ or Motegi but they're not factory and they fit my wallet. I think I'm gonna wrap 'em in nitto's. I have a white '02 ES but it looks more like an OZ cuz of the spoiler. someone give me some help please 14's 0r 15's only. thanx madmat38123.4227546296

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wheel size - 5/20/2004 3:06:51 PM

GameOver99

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whatever floats your boat. i have no problem with my 17's. but they would hurt your wallot. get a kit. one of them deals where you get a set of rims and tires all in one?

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wheel size - 5/21/2004 12:07:22 AM

SpyderGS

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Either choice would be very good, they're both small enough so that the sidewall of the tire can make them virtually the same size. Low-pro's on the 15's can make it seem like a normal set of 14's.

However, Since i'm way more into performance, go with the 14's and a good set of tires. I'd say go with a 14x6 wheel and 205/55/14 tires. You'll get better cornering ability and possibly a better drag racing setup. DO NOT CHEAP ON THE TIRES!!!!!! Remember, if you drive aggresively (and i know you do), the tires are the ONLY things holding you on the road!!!! My personal favorites are Falken Azenis, but since they are kinda expensive, my next favorite street tires are the Bridgestone Potenza's. Bridgestone just came out with a new tire series called Fuzion, Check em out, they should be cool and cheap.(They don't carry the Bridgestone name, but they are manufactured and warrantied by Bridgestone/Firestone)