18" or 17" wheels for 2015 ES350
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18" or 17" wheels for 2015 ES350
I'm buying a 2015 ES350 Ultra Luxury soon.. It comes with the optional 18" wheels. The dealer will swap them for 17" wheels if I want. Tire for ether size will be Michelin,
I have had many people tell me the 18" wheels don't provide as smooth a ride as the 17". And I was told the 18" tires wear out much faster then the 17" wheels
Would like to get some additional opinions.
I have had many people tell me the 18" wheels don't provide as smooth a ride as the 17". And I was told the 18" tires wear out much faster then the 17" wheels
Would like to get some additional opinions.
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First of all, congratulation for the new car!
I'm intersted in having 18" wheels instead of the 17" I already have.
If you got the 18" and you are ready to swap please let me know.
I'm intersted in having 18" wheels instead of the 17" I already have.
If you got the 18" and you are ready to swap please let me know.
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The 17" tire/wheel package will have more tire sidewall to make up for the smaller wheel. This taller sidewall will have more flex/give, and that will give you a softer ride. The opposite side of that, though, is that the car will lean more in turns, and the handling will not be as sharp or responsive.
Regarding the wear- all other things being equal, an 18" tire will not wear any faster than a 17" tire. Often times the manufacturer will put a higher-performance tire on the larger tire/wheel package, which would lead to faster wear, but the size itself will not contribute. If, for example, you're just talking about a 205/55R16 Michelin Defender or a 205/60R15 Michelin Defender, both with T speed ratings, the 16 is not going to wear any faster than the 15.
Regarding the wear- all other things being equal, an 18" tire will not wear any faster than a 17" tire. Often times the manufacturer will put a higher-performance tire on the larger tire/wheel package, which would lead to faster wear, but the size itself will not contribute. If, for example, you're just talking about a 205/55R16 Michelin Defender or a 205/60R15 Michelin Defender, both with T speed ratings, the 16 is not going to wear any faster than the 15.
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