Re-post: 17

[Neil - UK]

Personal choice - for me having seen both I'd go for the 18's,
either way they would both have to come from US, so be prepared for a wait. Better handling and lower profile on tyres as you mentioned from the 18's.

Rather nice of the dealer to offer this when the wheels are about
£3k plus tyres,shipping and VAT

 

[Bill B]

I hate to "not" answer your question but it is truly a personal choice. I personally prefer the 97 wheels as I put them on my 95 RT/10. The newer 18" are to "smooth" for my liking.


Bill Brennan [email protected]
93 RX-7 504 RWHP 95 Viper RT/10 88 convertible RX-7, 00 CLK 430 chennoworth 4wdl turbo sand rail 72 Supercharged Mini Cooper 2002 Lexus SC 430
and a whole bunch of harleys.

 

[jcaspar1]

In my opinion the older 17" are much better looking but if you ever are considering upgrading to larger front rotors the 18" will allow you to do this. I suppose you will have to pay for the new tires if you go with 18" wheels...

 

[Nadine UK GTS]

Congratulations "Old Rascal" on becoming a Viper owner, it will be one of the best things you've ever done, loads of fun. Look forwards to meeting you and your Viper, I too have a '97 GTS.

I would like to buy the old wheels off your GTS please! Could you ask the dealer if they would like to sell them to me please? My email is [email protected] I live in Bath, Somerset.

The '98 GTS wheels are the same to look at (I prefer this look with deeper dish and center cap) but apparently have a better finish. Damp gets under the lacquer and corrodes the aluminum. Mine are bad too, my dealer won't replace them, it went to Chrysler UK under the 6 year anti corrosion warranty...and they said no! (?)

 

[ACR Joe]

I'd pay the difference and go for the 18" BBS /R and /ACR wheels. Stunning and unique appearance; allows for bigger rotors which the Viper so desperately needs. I'd also want to keep the OEM wheels to return the vehicle to stock if need be.