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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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so club volvo quebec is having a group buy on replica pegasus rims supported buy the dealer right near my house, so what should i go with 17" or 18" on my 850 wagon??

 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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The 18's look great on it, however you will feel every bump on the road. I put on Volans last year on my 850 (17's) from the 15's and I could tell a huge deal.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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theres also a cost factor also tires are much more expensive for 18", although they look so dam good!!!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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You'd be surprised..... If you shop around online at the big 3 tire co. you can find 18's super cheap
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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18's get my vote.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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I vote for 17's, maybe i don't see 18's enough but anything larger than 17 looks out of place on an 850. Also, depending on offset and width rubbing will could be an issue.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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does anyone one have pics of 17" then 18" to see the difference.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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17's. Best of both worlds. Comfort and Performance.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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do 18's rub under hard tracking?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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It will depend on the tire size and brand you buy.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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i coudent go thick at all with 18" rims, i will get curbrash all around on the rim on the track..
what like 215(max)10r18?
 
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