What's better? A set of 16's or a set of 18's??

[lasturbo]

I am in need of tires on the 99 VX. Should I update to the 18's like the 00-01 VX?
Larry

[twistedsymphony]

IMO 18s wont get you anything but looks

[taylorRichie]

It's pure aesthetics. Neither is "better" I have 20s on mine, had 18s stock. Larger diameter wheels also tend to weigh more which can decrease gas mileage. But they certainly do look better

[ZEUS]

If you want to hit the trails, stay with 16's. If you want to keep it on the street, go 18's. If you want looks... that's all on you!

[Joe Isuzu]

I think the 18's look better, but they do have higher tire roar, poorer gas mileage, are heavier when you have to change them and cost more, they do grip better because there's a larger contact patch but unless you plan on racing your vx that shouldn't come into play
so if you're ok with the look of the 16's, I would stick with them

[nfpgasmask]

It definitely depends on what you like, but like Zeus said, if you plan on wheeling, I would say 16"s also. As far as looks go, I personally like a nice balance between metal and meat. The 18"s push the bling factor a little to much for me, but that is easily solved with some black rims. But bigger than 18" is just way to much for me. A VX on rubber bands just does not look right, imho...

Bart