Rims or Exhaust?
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I didn't realize that the LE ECO came with steel wheels as I thought they all came stock with the alloys. Is yours a base LE ECO?
I would not go any more than 16 inches, especially if the roads are in poor condition where you live. Larger rims also add a lot of weight. Each additional pound of reciprocating weight is equivalent to adding 7 lbs to your car. That means your car will be slower and take longer to brake.
I would not go any more than 16 inches, especially if the roads are in poor condition where you live. Larger rims also add a lot of weight. Each additional pound of reciprocating weight is equivalent to adding 7 lbs to your car. That means your car will be slower and take longer to brake.
That's great to know. Thank you. And I know it's not the base model. I think like the middle model? Idk. But I do really like it. What I'm trying to do is fill the wheel well so it looks more proportional. I'm also thinking of dropping it in the back about an inch because I don't like how it looks with the back end in the air. I want it more leveled. My goal with the rims is to lighten it compared to the steel wheels and improve esthetics at the same time. I have the car in Slate and am wanting something with a blue look to compliment the blue in the paint.
Sounds like you really are leaning towards rims. That would be my choice, and I agree that 16 is a good size (that's what I got aftermarket, and they look like they fit the car). I don't think you should drop the back as it seems like that would really mess up the aerodynamics and I don't think it could be considered "ECO" anymore.
Only reason I want to drop the car in the back is it looks dumb being so high in the back. If I leveled it, I believe it would actually be more aero dynamic. I really want to do both but I don't want to waste the practically new tires I have, and I want an exhaust that isn't too loud but isn't almost silent either. Idk.
Hmm. Looks like the money is tight in there eh? Why don't you do one at a time? Either do the rims first or the exhaust? Prefer exhaust. If you have tires which are almost like you. Wait for them to wear out. Then get new wheels once and for all. It would be more practical. Or you if you wanna lower your car, make sure when you lower it the stock wheels still fit and look good. (when you think about reselling the car one day? might help). Exhaust-check out the brand gReddy. I'm getting that one soon. (If you want an exhaust, you may have to install an intake). Good luck man!
