I just bought a coupe and I'm ready to put some new wheels on. However; I wanted to do some research before I invest on some 20" wheels.
For those of you who have 20" rims on your coupe right now. What is the tire manufacturer & size you recommend for fronts and rears?
Also, what is the difference in performance and ride quality when you put these wheels on from your original wheels you had on?
I understand that I'll lose some ride quality when I go from 17'' to 20" but I just want to make sure there is no rubbing and the ride would still feel comfortable. Recommendations please!!!
For those of you who have 20" rims on your coupe right now. What is the tire manufacturer & size you recommend for fronts and rears?
Also, what is the difference in performance and ride quality when you put these wheels on from your original wheels you had on?
I understand that I'll lose some ride quality when I go from 17'' to 20" but I just want to make sure there is no rubbing and the ride would still feel comfortable. Recommendations please!!!
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I actually just went to F1 Motorsports to get some dubs priced for my ride, because I wanted to sell my OEM 05 19's (CHROME) w/tires. I priced out some Volk Racing Rims GTC 20x9.5 front and 10x10.5 rear both w/really nice fat chrome lips, staggered look; Nitto tires 245/30 front and 275/30 rear; Tein springs SKP30-AUB00 -1.2 drop front and -.9 drop rear; plus have the rims color matched (Athens Blue) w/chrome lip and chrome rivets. This whole package out the door close to $5K. Still have to think about though, hard on just a teacher's budget
Hope this helps. You could actually go with 285/30 in the rear too. But I don't know if you like deep dish rims. I love the look. You lose a little speed w/bigger rims, but looks pimpish. I'm more into the nice, clean look now as opposed to speed, maybe because I'm getting older and my other ride (Acura Integra GS-R) was already suped up) 
Hope this helps. You could actually go with 285/30 in the rear too. But I don't know if you like deep dish rims. I love the look. You lose a little speed w/bigger rims, but looks pimpish. I'm more into the nice, clean look now as opposed to speed, maybe because I'm getting older and my other ride (Acura Integra GS-R) was already suped up) 
Nice bro! You need to post some pics! I love the deep dish clean look. I'm looking at the 20"maido Rt5-granite finish.
So , I understand you lost some speed with the bigger rims; but, how is the ride quality? Is it very ruff or do you still feel comfortable w/ the ride?
So , I understand you lost some speed with the bigger rims; but, how is the ride quality? Is it very ruff or do you still feel comfortable w/ the ride?
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I noticed a difference between 18's and 19's. So you will notice a huge difference between 17's and 20's period.
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The ride difference isn't too bad. I went from the stock 18's to 20's and I think it's great. I'm running 245/35/20 in front and 285/30/20 in the rear. I purchased the Michelin PS2's, their kinda pricey, but work fantastic.
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Ray
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Ray
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I guess it all depends on where you live. I'm in the midwest where the roads suck period. 20's here would be asking for trouble. Most of the hi-ways around here have expansion cracks from ice heaves. Not to forget the potholes that seem to open up year round.
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Originally Posted by csdstudio
I noticed a difference between 18's and 19's. So you will notice a huge difference between 17's and 20's period.
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Thats all I have to say. Period.Originally Posted by csdstudio
I'm in the midwest where the roads suck period.
Yeah I know im An ******* Period.
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I had 17" and went to 20". There is a difference in the ride but it isnt that big of a deal. I have no rubbing and the ride still feels great.
I had 17" and went to 20". There is a difference in the ride but it isnt that big of a deal. I have no rubbing and the ride still feels great.
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LMAO! haha.... period Originally Posted by csdstudio
No ****. WTF do I keep saying period for?

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I'm running 255 on the front and 285 on the rear and no problems. Looks great!!!!