What to install a set of American Racing Casino Silver/machined wheels, series AR383, on 17' on my Corolla. That is the same size that you can get as an option on the "S" model. Can get all 4 from a company called "Tires by Web" 800-576-1009, for $650, complete, and no shipping charges. So unless any of you know of a reason to not put them on, or to go to a 16" instead, which I'd rather not do, please feel free to elaborate. Thanks everyone. Jay
2013 Corolla - Upgrade to 17" Wheels
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No Scott, the wheels are by American Racing and are, and always have been, American made. They are, dimensionally, the same size as the wheels that are able to be ordered for the "S" Corolla as an option. That being...17X7.5, with the correct wheel offset. Anyway, that's gonna be down the line aways b4 I can buy them.
I cant believe that you said "17" wheels will make the ride harsher and the wheels will be more likely to get bent from impacts with road irregularities, i.e. potholes."
Do you have any proof to back that up ? most cars now come with 17" wheels from the factory. Why is it, most cars now come with 17" wheels, if they will more likely bend from potholes?
Do you have any proof to back that up ? most cars now come with 17" wheels from the factory. Why is it, most cars now come with 17" wheels, if they will more likely bend from potholes?
It is your choice. The 17" was an option for the S (in the U.S., in Canada any different size wheels were dealer installed). Thing is if a vehicle is built with a certain size tire (L, or CE in Canada) are calibrated to use the 15". by slapping bigger wheels and tires on it then the spedo will be off (as long as the outside diameter of the 17" tire is close to that of the 15" tire then the difference will be slight) and that adds weight (unless the 17" wheel and tire combo weights less than the 15" wheel and tire combo) and yes as mentioned lower profile tires will be a harsher ride than stock (as to the degree, well that is hard to tell) I have come to learn as I have grown older why mess with something that is working great. If I wanted a car with 17", 18" or bigger wheels then I would buy a car that has that as stock options. Apart from minor things, K&N replacement filter, spark plugs, or personal touches then why change what works. Besides it is cheaper to buy 16" tires than 17" tires. Not to say 17" tires will be ugly or anything like that but buy them cuz you want them not because someone else likes them or someone else thinks you should, it is your car, whip, ride (insert any other lingo here) so make it yours not someone else's. wow sorry this turned into a rant lol
I don't think it would make much of a difference going up just 1" (I could be wrong) but heres a neat site: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
And another: http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator
going up 1" in rim size the speedo will be off about 3%, you will going faster than what the speedometer reads ???
And another: http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator
going up 1" in rim size the speedo will be off about 3%, you will going faster than what the speedometer reads ???
Increasing the rim diameter has pro's and con's. The pro is that steering response will be quicker. The con's are many; reduced ride/increased ride harshness, (from the shorter sidewall tire), reduced performance/acceleration from the increased weight of the wheels, (1" of metal weighs much more than 1" of tire/rubber), reduced fuel economy for the same reason and with a narrower sidewall tire the rims will be much more likely to suffer damage from road impacts, as there is less tire sidewall to absorb impacts with potholes, etc. Larger rim diameter tires also tend to be much more expensive than smaller diameter rim tires.
-- B.F. Goodrich T/A Certified Tire Specialist
-- B.F. Goodrich T/A Certified Tire Specialist
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Im coming from the off road world, where we do add larger tires and sometimes larger rims, or some go with a smaller rim and larger tire, most people got from a 265 tire to either 33"-35" tire, the difference in gas mileage and street performance is minimal, no one really cares that you lose 1-3 MPG the benefits of larger tires on a 4x4 when 4wheeling are more than worth it.
Now in the economy car world, I'm guessing most people buy these Corollas for gas mileage. I did lol I know that I'm getting 39.9MPG right now, and I'm loving that, but I may go with a 17" wheel at some point, or lower the car an inch, personally I think they look better with less gap around the wheel, but that's personal lol to be honest, new wheels are last on my list, and would only do it if I found a killer deal, I did see some stock SCION wheels that looked good.
Now in the economy car world, I'm guessing most people buy these Corollas for gas mileage. I did lol I know that I'm getting 39.9MPG right now, and I'm loving that, but I may go with a 17" wheel at some point, or lower the car an inch, personally I think they look better with less gap around the wheel, but that's personal lol to be honest, new wheels are last on my list, and would only do it if I found a killer deal, I did see some stock SCION wheels that looked good.