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  1. #11
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    Yep. those are hyperblack. They are more reflective than the 135s, but darker. Kind of like a black chrome, but not as shiny as chrome.

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    @Go Horns!

    You have the same setup as me (stock springs, Koni Sports) and I really like the look of your 17" Apexes. Either 17" or 18" I want the Hyper Black.

    @Derbo,

    I really appreciate the info, it's definitely clarified some things for me! Now I'll have to sit here and it mull over.

    Anyone else have suggestions or comments? I like to crowd source my decisions!

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    Do you like more sidewall and a more cushy ride due to more tire? Then 17s is the way to go.

    Do you like the look of 18s and the ability to rotate tires? Then 18s with a 235 section width tire fits the car great. No fender rolling is needed either. Have a family member with this exact setup.

    I personally like 17s for winter use or a car that sees track duty. For the street the 18s look great. I might consider a square set-up but I like the way the car looks with a wider rear section tire. Might go up to a 235 section width on the front.

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    I would do 255/35/18 now if I was to redo it since I barely put miles on my car. But as a track car 17 is awesome.


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    Quote Originally Posted by derbo View Post
    I would do 255/35/18 now if I was to redo it since I barely put miles on my car. But as a track car 17 is awesome.


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    Just the cost of Tires goes up a good bit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    Just the cost of Tires goes up a good bit.
    +1

    Defeats the purpose for me...17s, with the square specs discussed previously are what I'm leaning towards for not only the financial reasons but performance as well, our cars already don't need 255s...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    Do you like more sidewall and a more cushy ride due to more tire? Then 17s is the way to go.

    Do you like the look of 18s and the ability to rotate tires? Then 18s with a 235 section width tire fits the car great. No fender rolling is needed either. Have a family member with this exact setup.

    I personally like 17s for winter use or a car that sees track duty. For the street the 18s look great. I might consider a square set-up but I like the way the car looks with a wider rear section tire. Might go up to a 235 section width on the front.
    Yup, those are the decisions I'm weighing. On the ZHP you have with 235 sections, is that a square setup? Did you find any significant loss of grip from the switch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWCurves View Post
    Yup, those are the decisions I'm weighing. On the ZHP you have with 235 sections, is that a square setup? Did you find any significant loss of grip from the switch?
    That car is my mom's zhp. She does not hoon it lol. Just a daily driver. Only reason we went to a square tire set-up was for the ability to rotate tires since she commutes a significant amount. Plus did not want to do a fender roll in the rear.

    It is a square 18x8.5 et 40 apex arc-8 in silver. 235/40/18 conti dws tires.

    If i was going to ditch the factory wheels/tires, this is what I would do. The car does ride better with a lighter wheel set-up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NoVAphotog View Post
    +1

    Defeats the purpose for me...17s, with the square specs discussed previously are what I'm leaning towards for not only the financial reasons but performance as well, our cars already don't need 255s...
    you know, i didn't think so either. but i have no problem breaking my 255/35/18 PSS' loose... i don't think i could put anything narrower than a 245 on the rear for street use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    That car is my mom's zhp. She does not hoon it lol. Just a daily driver. Only reason we went to a square tire set-up was for the ability to rotate tires since she commutes a significant amount. Plus did not want to do a fender roll in the rear.

    It is a square 18x8.5 et 40 apex arc-8 in silver. 235/40/18 conti dws tires.

    If i was going to ditch the factory wheels/tires, this is what I would do. The car does ride better with a lighter wheel set-up.
    Not with that attitude!

    Anyways, that info helps. Thanks, Vas

    Quote Originally Posted by slater View Post
    you know, i didn't think so either. but i have no problem breaking my 255/35/18 PSS' loose... i don't think i could put anything narrower than a 245 on the rear for street use.

    peter
    I can get my 255/35/18 rears to break loose if I try, but when I drove my father's on significantly narrower 225/45R17s Pirelli P Zero All Seasons, the broke loose at fairly similar speeds, maybe a few mph slower, which was surprising that they had that much grip.

    Sigh. I think I'll be happy no matter what I do given the significant weight savings in all options, just need to make an executive decision.

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