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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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hey all. i'm lookin into getting some new wheels for my 2001 V6, and i was wondering which of these wheel sizes are better for performance....17x8, 17x9, or 18x9. any adivse would be great, thanks.
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by redlinestang01
hey all. i'm lookin into getting some new wheels for my 2001 V6, and i was wondering which of these wheel sizes are better for performance....17x8, 17x9, or 18x9. any adivse would be great, thanks.
Smaller rim diameter the better for the most part, not too sure if the 17x8 would yield much better results then 17x9's, ESPECIALLY if you're putting street tires on them. If you're going for pure race, get some 15's
 
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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17x10.5
 
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkShadow04
17x10.5
I wouldnt recommend that on a v6, unless shes putting out 400hp.
 
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