Is the performance you will lose by putting on 20" rims really worth not getting the rims? This is what I would get, what do you guys think about them? On a White 2003 coupe.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/1557372788.html

 

Talk to Stackz On Deck. JK... dont buy those rims, you will quickly regret it.

 

really? why not what's wrong with them?

 

might be too heavy and hinder performance

 

Exactly, and my buddy has those same wheels on his 1993 GMC 1500 pickup truck...

 

I don't know how heavy those wheels but my wheels aren't exactly light weight ( 20" TSW Snettertons ) and I really couldn't feel the difference in acceleration. I could most definitely feel the difference in braking though.

 

You ever stop and think maybe just maybe he doesn't care about performance?

 

I was tlaking to the guy and he is pretty desperate to sell them, There is a ton of tread left on the tires and I think I could get the rims and tires all for $650. If I can get it for that price should I get them, you guys don't think they'd look good?

 

that is a legitimate point, but I did ask if bigger rims will hinder performance in the original post, which makes your statement false, thanks for playing. haha just playin bro

 

Don't pay attention to stackz, hes wanting to put 22's on his coupe

But there are 20's that are just as light as 19's, then there are 19's that are heavier than 20's. All depends on the quality of the rims.

 

The problem is you're focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you, staring you in the face. I think the next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you now. Good luck.

 

Depends on how important performance is to you. I can tell you when I went from OEM wheels to aftermarket cast 19's, I felt a noticeable decrease in acceleration and braking. When I switched to forged 19's it improved substantially the whole car felt lighter and more nimble.

 

that was deep, your the ****, but 22's on a coupe? haha

 

i have 20" tsw vortex on my coupe.... couldnt tell the difference on acceleration, but like said above, definitely on braking I did... that being said, bigger rims (unless significantly lighter) will theoretically drop acceleration as well as gas mileage

 

You will for sure have a performance decrease, but realistically when do you need that extra power. That being said I do run 20" on a day to day base and I do have another set of 18" I am about to order for event days.

In the tuning section I did a study case on how 20" wheels affected my performance as well as the effect of lighter rotors. I have a couple of dynos that show cases this as well in there.