Knowing nothing about wheels other than the obvious, do the 17" wheels give more grip? Is there more tire in contact with the road? Do they fill up more of the wheel arch (or is the tyre thinner than the one used on the 16"?).
Or are the only three things you get from the 17" wheels: looks nice, less mpg, lighter wallet?
Or are the only three things you get from the 17" wheels: looks nice, less mpg, lighter wallet?