Rays vs JDM 17s vs Std 18s nimbleness question!

[NeilMH]

My car originally came with standard 18s which I know are heavy (with 050As).

 

For winter I have been running JDM 17s with winter tyres (Kumho).

 

I know I can't ignore the tyre factor but just parking that for a moment........ my observation is that the car feels more nimble and more feelsome with the 17s, despite the softer compound and deeper tread depth.

 

I think the JDM 17s are a little lighter than Std 18s but to what extent that is compensated by a heavier tyre I don't know.

 

Anyway, my simple question is - do 18 Rays provide a noticeable difference in the feeling through the wheels compared to standard 18s versus JDM 17s? I know they should do - but do they in reality? I don't care at all about the looks of any of them. I do care about feel and ride quality.

 

It would be particularly interesting to hear from someone who has used all 3 types of wheels.

[Dblock]

Can't compare it to the 17's. But put it this way I wil only ever buy forged wheels now. It's like the car has special sonic shoes on. Its lights more nimble and you get more feel through the wheel.

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

Your spot on mate. Smaller wheels for GO bigger wheels for SHOW

[NeilMH]

Thanks for the comments so far - Tarmac and Dblock.

 

Still hoping that someone might have gone from 17JDMs to 18Rays (there is a significant price difference!)

[MidnightRacer]

I went from standard 18's to some Rays forged wheels and the different was night and day to be honest!

[Dblock]

Thanks for the comments so far - Tarmac and Dblock.

 

Still hoping that someone might have gone from 17JDMs to 18Rays (there is a significant price difference!)

 

Rays are lighter than the 17's plus have more tyre width so more grip. Also look alot nicer.