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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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bigger rims, bigger brakes???

heyy im planning on throwing on sum 20" on my 04 coupe.
should i be ok with my stock brakes or should i invest and buy new brakes?
 
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by InFaMOuS_G
heyy im planning on throwing on sum 20" on my 04 coupe.
should i be ok with my stock brakes or should i invest and buy new brakes?
Why 20"s? Other than aesthetics, you lose everywhere else. Weight, cost and handling. Honestly, I wish I had my 18"s back. I'd stick with 19"s unless you're getting a great deal on 20"s and you won't have to change your brakes yet. Remember, your brakes are only as good as your tires and if you get 20"s a great performance tire is pretty pricey. Just my opinion.
 
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Easein2itG
Why 20"s? Other than aesthetics, you lose everywhere else. Weight, cost and handling. Honestly, I wish I had my 18"s back. I'd stick with 19"s unless you're getting a great deal on 20"s and you won't have to change your brakes yet. Remember, your brakes are only as good as your tires and if you get 20"s a great performance tire is pretty pricey. Just my opinion.

ditto!!
 
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by InFaMOuS_G
heyy im planning on throwing on sum 20" on my 04 coupe.
should i be ok with my stock brakes or should i invest and buy new brakes?
you'll be fine. I use to think my brembos were big now they look so tiny behind my 20"s but other than that they work fine.
I did hold on to my 18"s for track days and things of that nature.
 
Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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It depends on your driving style, for street driving the OEM's are fine, especially if you switch the brakes lines and fluid.
 
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