18\'s or 19\'s I can\'t decide?!? Help!!

[leeroy_25]

Hi Guys\',
I am struggling to decide whether to go for 18" rims or 19" rims on my burnout kitted RX7.. I have seen a couple of standard cars with 19 and I am almost starting to think they look too big. Most FD\'s I see seem to have 17\'s or 18\'s.. What do you all reckon? shall I go for the big ones?! If any of you have pictures of car\'s with 19" rims please post them.. I have litterally only seen a couple..

Thank you
Lee

[CharlieP]

I think 19s look to big...18s look spot on, but not so sure about the handling.
I looked at a burnout rx, lowered, with 18s multispokes....looked awesome...from a distance

[leeroy_25]

okay?! What was up with it close up?!

My thoughts were I think the 19s really are for show.. 18\'s will give better handling I think although I am not sure why? I presume to do with a bit more rubber to be forgiving? 18" rubber is cheaper! more rim less rub could look better. Maybe a lot depends on rim style? deep dish is the only way for me!

Any other thoughts?

Lee

[CharlieP]

It wasnt a good spray job, and general finishing, edges etc
 
I read a thread on here about wheel sizes, it generally with 16s and 17s there plenty of tyre wall, for give round corners, but 18s/19s you have significantly less tyre wall.
Saying that, my friend has 18s on his rx, reckons he didnt notice much difference.
Now this looks good....maybe a little big?
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43715

[gsb876]

It wasnt a good spray job, and general finishing, edges etc
 
I read a thread on here about wheel sizes, it generally with 16s and 17s there plenty of tyre wall, for give round corners, but 18s/19s you have significantly less tyre wall.
Saying that, my friend has 18s on his rx, reckons he didnt notice much difference.
Now this looks good....maybe a little big?
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43715

Those are 19\'s on my car and dont look too big as sit just under the arch :Giggle

In this pic they look just right and not too big, pic from rotorstock :cheers

[leeroy_25]

Mate the car looks lovey.. But don\'t get me wrong.. This was the one I saw that started me wondering if the 19\'s were too big..! It\'s definately on the verge? What does it handle like or do you use it mainly for show\'s? Like I said earlier.. 19\'s on a show car are great! the bigger the better! With mine I want something that handles and looks good and doesn\'t rub my arches! So I am a little hesitant o the 19\'s. Do you get any arch rub? inner arches I mean? the washer bottle I noticed is in a silly position for that! What offset are you running and tyre size?
I also have a black car.. I was going to respray it candy red but for now it\'s going to get a fresh coat of black and a heavy dose of clear lacquer! As well as size I am torn between chrome rims and hpyer silver with a polished lip?! Oh the choices!! Here is my selection I am picking from at the moment..

Rim1

Rim2

Rim3

Rim4

Rim5


Votes please.. The black rims I am trying to find in chrome or silver! I had got down to two rims yesterday! Now I just can\'t choose.. any other suggestions I am pretty open!

Lee

[gsb876]

RX handles fine on the road with them on and there is no rub on the arches :Laugh

I had a rx with 17\'s and 18\'s and now the 19\'s and on the road they are no different, although i dont do track days or drag strips so cant comment on that side of things :King

[Red and Single]

Larger rims are ok if they are light enough, if you want handling go for 18\'s from a lightweight stable...volk racing , ssr, etc etc

General consensus is 17\'s best for performance, 18\'s best compromise, 19\'s best look. Any bigger looks stupid.

[CharlieP]

Rim 3! :cheers

[shaunwil]

RX handles fine on the road with them on and there is no rub on the arches :Laugh

I had a rx with 17\'s and 18\'s and now the 19\'s and on the road they are no different, although i dont do track days or drag strips so cant comment on that side of things :King

But you only have skinny tyres on the rear !

Shaun

[M@r]{]

Rim 1 - 18\'s  

[craigr]

I moved from heavy 18\'s to light 19\'s and didn\'t notice a difference. If you have adjustable suspension, you can alter it to cope with the difference in ride quality. Personally, 19\'s every time, but I think it makes a big difference if you go all silver/alloy, or a polished rim with different coloured centre. All alloy makes it look somehow a bit weighty/bulky, but mix it up with a gunmetal/black/gold/whatever centre and it balances out somewhat.

[XMN]

has 18\'s on it before and now it has 19\'s prefer the look of the 19\'s.
 
Pic is of the equip 19\'s

[leeroy_25]

Thank you for the feedback so far chaps.. A real mix of opinions! Love the look of the equip rims.. How much!!?

does seem like.. Keep the votes coming in and I will see what if I can find anything else to add!!

regarding colour.. only thing with mixing is I don\'t think there is much option on a black car.. personally I would never have a black rim. gunmetal looks a little dull! I used to like gold/bronze but don\'t think it really goes with black.. a bit too sickly.. so I am left with Hyper black, Hyper silver or all polished/chrome.

Lee

[deanflowers]

I have 19s lowered on tein springs and its almost undrivable as the wheels are rubbing like made on the inner arch lining at the front, will have to change to a standard spring i think. I\'m running an 8" rim offset ET35 with 235/35/19 tyres