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Summer Wheel/Tire Package for Viggen? 17" vs 18"
Posted by Smoka [Email] (more from Smoka) on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:18:48
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I need some experienced advice.
I need a new summer tire set up for my '00 Viggen 5 Door. I currently run 17" 9-5 Aero rims with Michelin Pilot Alpines in the winter. I have the OEM 17" with the OEM tires on now for the summer. I'm going to get a set of Michelin PS2's for the summer. I also have at least 2 bent rims now, so I'm getting rid of the OEM rims in favor of some aftermarkets. The question is, should I keep the 17" setup, or move up to 18". I mostly commute in the car, but love to drive it like it should be when I can. I can upgrade to 18" for about $450 with the wheel tire package I'm looking at now.
1. Will the 18's be that much worse with potential damage than the 17's?I'm in Chicagoland - home of the pothole.
2. I know the ride may be a bit more rough, but I have a fat butt so there's lots of pading.
3. Assuming I don't autocross it, will I notice that much of a difference in turn-in and responsiveness in my daily driving.
4. Will I get any more street cred with the 18"s? :)
TIA for any advice.
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