Downgrading from factory 20" wheels

[OGsohcHondaLOVE]

Just wondering the smallest wheel I can get away with. Any help is appreciated.

 

[DodgeGirl]

17s??

 

[HemiBabe]

I think it is 17's as well

 

[OGsohcHondaLOVE]

Ok that is what I was thinking because others come with 17's wasn't sure if there was a difference in rotor or caliper size.

 

[MAC06]

I have 17's! Fit just fine...

 

[WhiteExpress]

If you feel like a drive to New Mexico, I have a set of the Gen III 17x8 Aluminum 5 spokes sitting in the garage. I'd let em go fairly cheap.

 

[moparman]

17 is as small as you can fit. 16's will rub the calipers

 

[03MopaRamman]

Smart Move! (unless you are lowered then 20's look Cool Then).

 

[smiley]

Smart Move! (unless you are lowered then 20's look Cool Then).

20's always look cool IMO but tires are expensive!!!! 17's will open up options.

 

[DodgeGirl]

20's always look cool IMO.

I agree. I'd never want anything smaller then 20s, factory or aftermarket! Go big or go home!

 

[OGsohcHondaLOVE]

I don't mind the look of 20's at all especially since mine are the silver powder coated ones and not the chrome capped ones. I just don't want to spend the money for tires when the time comes. I still have 1/2-3/4 left on the tread so they would last me another year or more i'm sure seeing as how I don't drive much. But it's easier to trade them off with rubber still left on them.

 

[OilCityOperator]

Dubs for life ! Lol

But yeah it is a shame tires are so damn pricey.

 

[WhiteExpress]

20's always look cool IMO but tires are expensive!!!! 17's will open up options.

a 33" tire for a 17 is like $20 different than for a 20 on the tires I want. 20's are pretty main stream anymore and tire prices have really come down.

 

[OGsohcHondaLOVE]

The price of 33's are fine for a 20 compared to a 17. When you get into anything bigger is where it gets outta control! Which tires are you looking at express?

 

[DodgeGirl]

When you get into anything bigger is where it gets outta control!

I wouldn't say it gets out of control. Of course a bigger tire is going to cost more then a smaller tire. I have 35s on 20s (both factory and aftermarket) and I don't feel like i paid a ridiculous amount for them. It all depends what kind of buyer you are and where you buy from. Obvioulsy if you buy the first set you come across from a big box shop/store you can generally expect to pay more then if you look around and compare prices.