[Slow96ws6]

So I'm gonna purchase some used wheels and I'm torn between a set of

18" forgelines
http://www.forgeline.com/products/performa...18inch-only.htm

or

17"CCW classics
http://www.ccwheel.com/wheelprofiles-display.php?id=Classic

I plan on ordering inner barrels and converting the whole set of wheels to 11" wide so widths don't really matter. So basically, my question is which size wheel would you guys go with the 18's or the 17's? Forgelines or the CCW's ? Prices are about the same. . .

Help me out guys, is there a clear winner (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) ?

[roostmeyer]

Figure out the front spacing on the wheels as well, you may find yourself replacing all 8 shells or running spacers to get them to fit. Running spacers kinda defeats the purpose of 3-peice wheels IMO unless you need them on one axle to allow rotating tires.

CCW charges $150 a shell, and I'm guessing forgeline is twice that. Also, resealing the shells and torquing down 150 5/16" bolts is a lot of work...

I've gotten good customer service from CCW, but I haven't heard anything bad about forgeline either. The forgelines would be a better looking, rarer wheel when you were done though.

Over generalizing the 17's will be more compliant over bumps and put the power down better, the 18's will generate peak cornering force at a lower slip angle and feel crisper. Also used race rubber is more plentiful in 18's which could be factor if you're a cheap-ass like me that needs driver time more than fresh rubber.