Wheel size choice

[mjculley]

Just getting to the stage where I need to order some wheels. Think I'm going for 17" wheels, but I'm sure I've seen a picture of a Cobra with 18" Halibrands and it looked pretty good. Has anyone got any pictures of a Cobra with 18" wheels fitted ?:sm

[simon]

IMHO, 18 inch wheels on a Cobra look naff. 17's look so different even though they're only a smidgen smaller.

[kdavies3]

I've seen one Cob with 18" wheels on and to be honest I didn't notice they were 18"s until I looked closely.
I'd assumed that they were 17s.
Extremely low profile tyres are going to give you a hard ride and some problems with tram lining etc.
I have 17" on mine and I'm quite happy with them.

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Kev Davies
Dax, 383ci Chevy Stroker, Tremec TKO
South Wales

[mclark]

I'll go with Kev here, I saw the Dax big block car at the weekend and it was only by fluck that I noticed they were 18's.

Also, having run 18's on another car with very low profile tyres, yes it was somewhat harsh. I got used to it but the wife never did!!

Michael

[nbracken]

Attached is a rear/sied view of Harald Hentschels car - he is Chair of the German CRC and runs 18" wheels. They look slightly more extreme than the 17" versions. Me, I am a 16" fan!

You pays yer money and makes yer choice as they say.

[Miket]

Attached is a pic of the famous Dave Brookes DAX hardtop with 18" wheels. I must agree far better handling and ride with 16" wheels.

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[STEVE G]

Personnally I dont think you can beat the look of the original 15" wheels (mainly cos I have a set to sell) and they will cost you about 25% the price of 16" or 17".
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GE427-Rover 281ci.(300+BHP)

[graham]

Had 16", Got 15" now, But then though the 17" look super, MMMM cant decide All look good for different reasons, I think 17"s next for me but with silver centres.

Graham

[plod]

Hiyaaaa,

15, 16,17..... Go for 18' the dax demonstrator had 17' on and the ride was fine. i am told the 18' have a similar profile tyre as the 17' 40' on the back and 45' on the front or something like that.

The Dax had a great ride. 30 mins round the block on different roads and felt very comfortable.

18' a more pricey but hey...

Yum

Paul

[tonym]

hey Mike, if you check the picture you just posted, you can see andy from agwebsites in the background