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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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is there gonna be a big diff if i get some AEM rims or stay stock with my '94 OEM rims?
 
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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...only if you get very light (11 lbs or less) rims, which will free up some torque/acceleration. Unfortunately, the lightest rims at good prices are mostly 15-inchers. To get larger wheels that are also super-light, you have to go forged aluminum and they are fairly expensive.
 
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Im getting the hyper gold buddy club P1 Racing II Plusrims soon. They are supposedly supposed to be light weight

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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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To answer the initial question of will there be a big differnce with aftermarket rims, YES. A wheel that is wider and has a smaller aspect ratio is going to give you a DIRECT difference in the way your car handles. Definatly get some wheels, you'd be amazed at the difference, though I'd suggest dropping your car first.
 
Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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ORIGINAL: KoshaK

Im getting the hyper gold buddy club P1 Racing II Plusrims soon. They are supposedly supposed to be light weight

[IMG]local://upfiles/23148/7BA7FF64B91E4B10BA099811FD62F43A.jpg[/IMG]
Find out BEFORE you buy. Here're some guidelines:

15 inch <13 lbs
16 inch < 16.5 lbs
17 inch < 18 lbs
18 inch = too heavy
 
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