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[suitteam]

[hirocimacruiser]

Article in a magazine from the 90s when 17" wheels were classed as big. I have translated all the little info boxes on the pages and added translations below.

"The big wheels are cool!

Hot topic right now. 17 inch

A selection of interesting 17-inch discs

Popularity

Alright, here we go!!

This is really cool!!

The era of 17-inch wheels is finally upon us. This year, new faces have appeared one after another from each manufacturer, and the variety has become abundant. So, I've selected some popular ones that I think you should check out, so please take a look.

Upsizing your wheels makes your car look smarter

Changing your wheels to ones you like is the basics of dressing up your car. The most effective way to dress up your wheels is to "increase the diameter of the wheels." Larger wheels give the car a neater look, and the whole car looks smarter. It's the same for us humans, isn't it? Longer legs look cool. The same goes for cars, and it's especially effective for larger cars, as it makes the car look lighter.

40 and 45 profile tires support the popularity of 17-inch wheels

Another big reason why 17-inch wheels have become popular is tires. Low-profile tires with an aspect ratio of 50% or 55% are now able to pass vehicle inspections, and even higher-profile tires with a 40/45 profile have appeared. I think everyone knows this, but when you upgrade your wheels, you have to reduce the aspect ratio of the tire to match the larger wheel so that the diameter of the wheel + tire remains the same. This means that no matter how many wheels are available, it's all for nothing if there are no tires to match them. With 17-inch wheels and 40-inch tires, 16-inch + 50 or 15-inch + 60 are also compatible.

Wheel size increase has finally reached 17 inches.

Car manufacturers seem to be well aware that bigger wheels look cooler, and factory wheels are getting bigger and bigger. This means that you want to go even bigger to dress up your car. Recently, 17-inch wheels have become very popular. 17-inch wheels are required not only for cars that come with 16-inch factory wheels, but also for cars that go up two inches from 15-inch wheels. They have become very popular. As you would expect, they are quite expensive, but they are definitely worth the price.

17-inch wheels

Some have special designs

Putting on 17-inch wheels can really change the atmosphere of your car. They stand out more than you think. But they're certainly not a cheap purchase. If you want to stand out more, or want everyone to know that you're wearing 17-inch wheels, choose wheels made specifically for 17-inch wheels. There are wheels that are only made in 17-inch sizes, and wheels with different designs from 14- to 16-inch wheels, so try looking for one that you like from among those.

Special wheels don't mean "absolutely!

As with most of the wheels introduced this time, many 17-inch wheels are designed specifically for a particular car model. This is the result of a greater pursuit of matching with the car, but it doesn't mean that you can't use them on any other car, so don't worry. However, when choosing wheels, it's always a good idea to consult with a shop before making a decision.

Enlarging your wheels and tires is a great tune-up

The reason for using 17-inch wheels with +40 tires is not only for dressing up the car. The short sidewall of the 40 tire means that it does not bend easily even during hard cornering, and not only does it have excellent grip, but it also makes handling sharper. Also, the larger diameter of the 17-inch wheels means that larger brakes can be installed, which increases the braking power. In other words, it is also a great tuning part. This can be seen in the fact that high-performance sports cars such as the Skyline GT-R and Fairlady Z are equipped with 16-inch wheels with +50 tires, a size of wheels and tires that has never been used as factory tires before.

A big-bodied car needs wheels with delicate designs...

As we have seen here, there are a wide variety of 17-inch wheels available.

There are many designs to choose from, including mesh, spoke, and semi-dish. You can choose the one that best suits your car. However, one thing to keep in mind is that for high-end cars with large bodies, it's best to choose mesh or a more delicate design with more spokes.

[axesent]

Scraps 2020 - C210 2000 GT-EX

[spokephoto]

@super_ok_s13 _ @static_struggle @static_dayz #schassis #s13 #nissan #silvia #twotone #panasport #dorkidori #casaledesign (at Static Struggle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvR3aRPHHn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nitefinder]

The NA2 Miata wheels are these super light 7 spoke Enkeis:

Which look really nice on a Miata, especially with a 1" drop. They even offered them in a Chrome finish for the M Edition cars:

Top: a nice clean low-mile example from Bring a Trailer.

Bottom: my busted piece of garbage that still has some shiny oem chrome alloys!

Of course the sickest OEM NA Miata wheel has to be the factory BBS mesh wheels:

Come on. The polished rims? The classic roadster looks? The flashy aftermarket brand? Yes please.

Anyway yeah Mazda really treated the Miata right when it came to putting wheels on it. Even the NA1 Daisies are pretty neat, tbh:

They're modeled after classic 8-spoke racing wheels like Minilites or Panasports:

But with one less spoke to save weight! Details like that are my favorite part of Miatas tbh. They paid attention to all the small stuff, and that's why a Miata feels like more than the sum of its parts.

Hardtop get for the miata! Its actually red but wrapped black, ill remove the wrap and see what its like underneath. She got very filthy going to pick it up due too winter

[spotteriya]

レビン in Tokyo  

[bayareahd]

We like cool wheels and we don’t care who knows. #triumphtr6 #triumph #panasport #tr6 #70s (at Richmond Shipyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDl7Pg5F2Du/?igshid=12lbq4evq7q1d

[opposition-spec]

been too long, I promise to try to post more consistently this year

[ramiiiiipic]

アメフェスで1番ときめいたかも ・ #アメフェス #アメフェス2019 #富士スピードウェイ #fujiinternationalspeedway #americanfestival #america #usa #jdm #oldschool #toyota #starlet #kp61 #panasport #ファインダー越しの私の世界 #RAMIIIIIpic #ラミピク #わりと撮る (富士スピードウェイ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1YWujWnLm6/?igshid=ll4qncr74pa8

[hirocimacruiser]

The road to No.1. New appearance

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Six complete 3-piece wheels. What's more, it is the world's first ultra-lightweight street wheel created using racing technology that can be made wider by rearranging it. RACING/G7 sealing has a perfect structure, completely sealing the heat-resistant rubber to the metal and eliminating any misalignment, completely sealing the contact surface of the rubber and the curved surface of the rim, preventing air leakage, and demonstrating amazing power at racetracks around the world. Masu. Furthermore, the RACING/G7 rims use a new alloy with a different composition from conventional ones, and the RACING/G7 center disks C8 and C5 are designed with the same excellent aerodynamics and cooling performance as the racing specs.

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[sleepersspeedshop]

Sometimes things work out so well and organically. Thanks to our good friend @jdoggy317 for lending us his car(although it was half way taken apart for its next round of mods) for @yokohamatire ‘s event at @axtthrowing . The world keeps getting smaller! #sleepersspeedshop #porsche912 #panasport #minilites #longhood (at Sleepers Speed Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCmDKiFLxD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=un7ae7rnwxae

[renownusa]

White Lightning ⚡️ @masafc3s 📷 @kerrygphoto #Renown #FC3S #RX7 #Panasport #MonacoSilver #Stancenation #13B (at Renownusa.com San Francisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5qdJ-Fh90/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a6we6d5i066c

[twistedimages]

Made it to Las Vegas this morning to see some cars and connect with some friends. I’ll be sharing a bunch of pictures over the next few days, but I’m gonna start with Riley’s amazing Firebird. There’s sooo much to look at on this one, I might have to go back and check it out again tomorrow! #sema2018 #semashow #pontiac #firebird #vibrantperformance #garagebuilt #panasport #pontiacfirebird #fbody (at The SEMA Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpqI6rVArgA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9r5byysqn4b5

[tracer-alex]

Panasport x Laurel

[bayareahd]

It’s been too long , it’s nice to see ya again @lukethacher . The 2002 is looking pretty thicc . Happy #2002sday #bmw #bmwcca #ggcca #bmw2002 #euro #70s #stance #catuned #ultimateklasse #panasport #hella #euro #bayareahd #bayarea #sf #norcal #getoutandrive #sonya9 #zeiss (at Novato, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B20ZcMQFgVz/?igshid=ae5a9d86jyml

[opposition-spec]

if you haven’t seen the drift wolrd blog yet what r u even doin

https://d-wolrd.co/