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[adamdrives]

I want to get 18's just because they look great, but they are slightly more expensive, as are their tires.
However, i have seen/heard about bending 18's because they have a smaller tire profile, or stressing the sidewalls.
I don't have any extra money to spend on the rims in terms of maitenance. Is it worth getting 18's?
Also please correct me if im wrong about any of this.

ps not sure if it makes a difference, but im talking about pegs

[MFlowT5]

Yes, I believe that 18" pegs will look a million times better than 17"s. It will give your car more of an edgy look and with the little less rubber, you may feel more stable in your maneuvering. I certainly did when I went to a bigger wheel. With that being said, you are basically paying for looks, which are worth it imo.

[magicaljake]

when i bought my car from stephen it already had teh 18" pegs

from a practial standpoint...i kinda wished they were 17's when i first got it


but after a summer of driving it...i am so happy i have 18's..

[speedn_j]

i always found that the 17" tires were more expensive and less selection. idont have my 18"s on yet but when i do they will look phat.

[volvotech97850]

18's look better, but it's really personal preference.

[magicaljake]

im thinking this


850...17's

x70's....18's

[ozzimark]

adamdrives, on 18 November 2009 - 01:55 AM, said:

ps not sure if it makes a difference, but im talking about pegs

18" pegs don't quite look right on the darker S/V70's imo, they're too big:





I'd stick with 17x7.5 or 17x7 with a 43 or lower offset. Plus, 17's will move the rotating mass inward, making the car feel less slower From personal experience, Dunlop Direzzas in 225 width rub badly on the inside fender liners with 49mm offset in the front and rear. The 46mm offset of the stock pegs won't be much better.

[Chilled Man]

93-00 17's
01+ 18s
Now C70 18s or 19s

17s

17s

18s

18s

19s

19s

[MFlowT5]

ozzimark, on 18 November 2009 - 02:54 AM, said:

18" pegs don't quite look right on the darker S/V70's imo, they're too big:





I'd stick with 17x7.5 or 17x7 with a 43 or lower offset. Plus, 17's will move the rotating mass inward, making the car feel less slower From personal experience, Dunlop Direzzas in 225 width rub badly on the inside fender liners with 49mm offset in the front and rear. The 46mm offset of the stock pegs won't be much better.

Needs moar R bumper and it would look hot with 18s.

[Jaxx]

running 17x7.5 amalthea on the S70. I'm liking the responsiveness of the 235/45s. Noticeably less sidewall flex and more responsiveness.

[ryan850-t5]

id go with 18'' on the x70 cause the fender wells are bigger than the 850. However, its personal preference i just like the bigger wheels.

[adamdrives]

[quote name='Chilled Man' date='18 November 2009 - 03:28 AM' timestamp='1258514892' post='1680895']

19s


This volvo
is sex


I stil can't decide...i want 18's because they look (and handle, supposedly) great, but i want 17's because they are more practical in theory, and less expensive.

How much do 18" pegs usually go for?

[ryan850-t5]

you could prob find a beat up set for around 500 and then get them refinished or just do them yourself.

[JVC]

19's ftw... I'm trying to work some out for next summer... should be dope, or maybe even 20's...

[MFlowT5]

19s on Kev's old beauty. DO IT!

[(n)A-GAME]

Shameless Plug:

18" Pegs - cheap!

Personally I would only go with 18's if the roads are decent and the wheels are really something special (say, BBS Tritons). 17's still get you 90% of the cosmetic upgrade, and you can at least maintain some semblance of ride quality. The roads here are so awful that 18's don't make sense unless you have a buddy who owns a wheel repair shop.

[Mesoam]

This

Chilled Man, on 18 November 2009 - 03:28 AM, said:

93-00 17's
01+ 18s or 19's
Now C70 18s or 19s

[Mattphi]

18's. I has them.

[Chilled Man]

Mattphi, on 18 November 2009 - 03:21 PM, said:

18's. I has them.

and you need to be tucking like you to pull them off and Kevins car above , but any wheel gap makes them look like donks at 18s or bigger

[Mattphi]

Chilled Man, on 18 November 2009 - 03:40 PM, said:

and you need to be tucking like you to pull them off and Kevins car above , but any wheel gap makes them look like donks at 18s or bigger

I tuck in the front. I just need YOUR HELP so that I can tuck the rear. Waiting on you lol