Hi folks,
I'll be ordering my vehicle with the 17-inch alloys. They are the lightest wheel (though I haven't looked at the difference in tire weight between the R17 tires and the R18 tires - but whatever the difference, it won't change my choice). But more importantly, the 17s provide for more sidewall than an 18-inch wheel, and my priority is maximizing off-road performance, not on-road performance. In practice, the difference between a 17 and an 18 on-road won't be that noticeable (a little frmer handling in the corners with the larger wheels). Because the tires are not all that large, I think the difference when airing down (off-road) between a 17 and an 18 is more significant than the difference on road (but again, not an enormous difference). So that's my logic (i.e. what makes sense for my particular driving).
I've got a couple of questions about wheels, and I'm hoping someone can help.
First, I've seen this table posted (below), but I'm not sure where its from. I have the U.S. Brochure, and its definitely not from that document. Does anyone know where this can be found?
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Second, are the alloy wheels forged or cast? If you have the answer, could you also post the source.
Thanks in advance!