I just got a set of 18" aftermarket Carerra wheels just like neighborandel. I really like the look of the wheels, but my main concern is performance. The rims weigh 2-3 lbs more than the stock 17" turbo twist wheels I had on the car. The tires are slightly larger in diameter as well.
That is enough rotating mass that I can feel the difference in how the car accererates, which I dont like. And the sidewall stiffness I though I would pick up with the larger wheels is not anything I can feel, at least not with the tire pressures I have tried.
So here is my question, does anyone have a recommendation for a new or used lightweight 17" wheel that is fairly inexpensive (I know that is sorta an oxymoron), not more than 1K if possible. I sold my old rims and now have an almost new set of 17" Michellins that I am thinking on putting on some light, stiff rims. Any ideas?
Ed
