I prefer to just go wider and lighter. That'll give you the best performance. With even a minor drop, the wider 17s look great to me.
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ive always heard a taller rim with a lower profile tire handles better than a smaller rim with a taller profile, or highr aspect ratio.[/b]
Another performance consideration: The tC does lay down a surprising amount of torque. Any driver who knows anything will tell you that lower profile tires do not handle torque as well as a taller tire. (Look at what drag racers run!) You need more rubber to "hook up" well, and forthcoming engine mods that bring more torque will just add to this need.
Here's an SAT word for you...
reciprocity (recáiáprocáiáty)
1) The quality or state of being reciprocal
2) The practice of exchanging certain values for others for mutual benefit
In this case, you exchange the ability to handle torque with the ability to corner sharply when you choose a lower profile over a taller one.
I prefer to split the difference a little. I'll let the tire help handle torque more and accelerate quicker, and trust my suspension mods to help me take those corners. For my personal car, I'm thinking about some lightweight 17x8" wheels and a 235/45/17 tire. I'd be interested in hearing opinions of this setup w/ TRD Springs/Struts and Hotchkiss Sways...
Anyone have opinions? I really want to fill out those wheel wells. What about the above setup with a +35 offset? Would these flush out that space? Any pics available of this setup, or something similar?
Thanks in advance...