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Originally Posted by kylej
Hmm so 17" best performance wise, yes I understand big rims may look better too. Is it relatively cheap to get the stock oem rims widened?...
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I guess you could say that 17"
rear rims are the "best", performance wise, IF you mean for traction and acceleration...without downgrading the rear brakes. However, you may not need the "best" rim+tire performance if you're only looking at 650rwhp max. An 18" rear rim with good 315-width or 305-width rubber, and a 35 profile, will handle 650rwhp just fine.
If you're very serious about drag racing, then you'll have to get an even smaller diameter rear rim so you can fit drag slicks - you have to downgrade your rear brakes from TT to N/A oem rear calipers, so the 16" rims will fit on the rear. Drag slicks aren't available in a 17" diameter.
However, up front is a different story. 18s and 19s can perform very well for cornering. However, they're not optimal for when you contact potholes. If you hit a pothole on the front with a 19" rim and low profile rubber, it'll bend for sure. A 17" oem front rim with oem-height rubber will withstand most common-sized potholes (if there is such a thing as a common-sized pothole :P). On the other hand, if you do choose 16" drag slicks for the rear, you'll need to run drag 'skinnies' up front.