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Old 01-30-2002 | 04:55 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Phantom
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245/40/17 is approved for a 17x8 wheel.
Old 02-01-2002 | 06:25 AM
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Old 02-01-2002 | 10:43 AM
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Nothing wrong with 16 inchers either . . . that's my pref.
Old 02-01-2002 | 11:36 AM
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I'm keeping it stock - I figured Honda knows a bit more than I do about this.
Old 02-01-2002 | 11:50 AM
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Originally posted by Hiroprotaganist
I'm keeping it stock - I figured Honda knows a bit more than I do about this.
In my books, the stock wheels and tires are excellent for drag racing and track.

But, I wanted a longer lasting tire on a nice looking wheel (bigger than stock).
Old 02-01-2002 | 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by Phantom


In my books, the stock wheels and tires are excellent for drag racing and track.

But, I wanted a longer lasting tire on a nice looking wheel (bigger than stock).
That is exactly why I'm keeping my stock wheels for track use, and using my Volks for street use.
Old 02-04-2002 | 06:02 PM
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I wanna see those pics as I myself did a lot of thinking on the issue and have decided to go with 17's even though all my buds say 18's. I think the 17's still look as good, no? Or do they look to close to the stocks? Either way I would live to see your pics when you get'em
Old 02-04-2002 | 06:24 PM
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I think there are no advantages to 18s other than cosmetics. I also think the only reason 17s are better is that wider tires are available. For same width tires, you might as well stay with the 16s. In that case, I don't believe the 17s offer any advantages.

BTW, speaking of Camaros, a common upgrade is from stock 245/50-16s to 275/40-17s. It's well known, though, that (on the Camaro at least) the wider tire yields no improvement in cornering.
Old 02-04-2002 | 08:42 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by tyler
[B]I wanna see those pics as I myself did a lot of thinking on the issue and have decided to go with 17's even though all my buds say 18's.
Old 02-05-2002 | 08:01 AM
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Originally posted by jschmidt
BTW, speaking of Camaros, a common upgrade is from stock 245/50-16s to 275/40-17s. It's well known, though, that (on the Camaro at least) the wider tire yields no improvement in cornering.
How about on the launch? 275/40/17 has to help the Camaro's takeoff correct?
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