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17s or 18s?

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by Razor-, Jul 15, 2009.

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    Razor-

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    hey,
    i got a vs ute with sl's in it? (refer to pic) and im getting some rims for it soon. Im undecided as to if i should get 17s or 18s, as im still a noob driver and will prob go off the odd gutter or two.:whistling Would 18s provide enough side wall for sufficient protection?

    just after some advice.. the rims im looking at are apec Volt, if anybody has these rims, or has a picture of a commodore fitted with these could you please post so i can see how they would look, and so i can see the difference in sidewall and looks from 17" to 18"

    Thanks
     

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  2. Jul 15, 2009 #2
    WogBoyz

    WogBoyz 435rkw/590rwhp

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    heres my ute mate, not exact rims but very similar, thats the closest i can do for ya

    [​IMG]
     
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    is it just me or does the red ute look REALLY photoshopped??..

    not saying it is......

    just looks a tad weird....probably angle etc..
     
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    yer i know, it looks really long lol,
    wogboyz- are those 17" or 18"
     
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    and even with the 17's you'll still get rash if you hit the curb etc......
     
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    im not to worried about rash, more just dinting or cracking them
     
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    WogBoyz

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    mine are 18s mate
     
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    well cracks should be covered under manufacture's warranty... so no stress there.... but dents...i dunno...
     
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    WogBoyz

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    i wudnt worry to much mate i havnt got any dints or cracks only a little gutter rash which was my bad lol :bang:
     
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    yer ok thanks, ill prob go with 18's... now the cost of rubber.. i guess ill have to learn that one the hard way..
     
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    yeah like i did... lol... i still think it's stupid we pay more for less rubber....
     
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    WogBoyz

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    not that expensive i got my rubber for about 140 - 150 each rim
     
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    there'll be virtually no difference in damage between 17s and 18s

    tyre prices aren't much different either so don't let that bother you

    definitely go the 18s mate, you'll be much happier with them
     
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    aight thanks man, ill go the 18's then :thumbsup:

    thanks for all the advice and help
     
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    you still get gutter rash with 16's... just ask my friend who I will never allow to drive my car again :p

    Personally, I'd go 17s

    Cant really tell the difference between 17s and 18s and cheaper and longer lasting tyres
     
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    the foto of the red ute looks funny bcoz of the side strips they are on the door and front gard but not the rear and id go wiyh the 18s awell
     
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    yer.. its a really old photo too, (as you can tell by the date) but it was the only one i had of her on this computer
     
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    id go 17s to keep it legal. not worth gettin defected or insurance void after a crash just for 1 inch.
     
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    why would he get defected for
     
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    some states only allow u to change rim size a few inches from stock. thats why
     
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