15 vs 17 tire prices

pks17 · 05-01-2008, 04:06 PM

Did you guys notice that 17 inch tires cost almost twice as much as 15 inch rubber?
Im not sure if i want to spend 800 bucks after taxes for my next set of tires. Has anybody else thought about going with a super highend 15inch tire rather then a subaverage 17 incher

Izzy · 05-01-2008, 04:07 PM

How would you find a wheel that can sufficiently clear the brakes at 15"? Some wheels have a hard enough time with 16" to clear.

Gonzo · 05-01-2008, 04:10 PM

If you have an Si 15" isn't really an option. Not too many downsize to 16 but a few do.

Downsizing in diameter is somewhat common with autocrossers as a way to cut down on rotational mass and to save some money on expensive performance tires.

Also the smaller the diameter of the wheel typically you will want a taller sidewall as a result. Taller sidewalls means more flex which is detrimental to handling.

05-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
pks17 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,949 iTrader: 0 / 0%	15 vs 17 tire prices Did you guys notice that 17 inch tires cost almost twice as much as 15 inch rubber? Im not sure if i want to spend 800 bucks after taxes for my next set of tires. Has anybody else thought about going with a super highend 15inch tire rather then a subaverage 17 incher

05-01-2008, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,424 iTrader: 8 / 100%	If you have an Si 15" isn't really an option. Not too many downsize to 16 but a few do. Downsizing in diameter is somewhat common with autocrossers as a way to cut down on rotational mass and to save some money on expensive performance tires. Also the smaller the diameter of the wheel typically you will want a taller sidewall as a result. Taller sidewalls means more flex which is detrimental to handling. Last edited by Gonzo; 05-01-2008 at 04:12 PM.

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05-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Izzy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 26 Posts: 11,927 iTrader: 5 / 100%	How would you find a wheel that can sufficiently clear the brakes at 15"? Some wheels have a hard enough time with 16" to clear.