i posted this in the wheel section but thought i could get more responses here. i have an '08 sedan with the journey package and would like to know if there was a noticeable change in the smoothness of your ride for anyone who upgraded to 20" rims from 17's or 18's. i'm in the process of getting some aftermarket wheels but i don't know if i should get 18's or 20's but i'd rather err with a comfortable ride over looks/performance. i'd like a wheel that has a 2+ inch lip but it seems as though this pretty much limits me to 20's. any opinions would be appreciated.

 

If you care about a comfortable ride, forget about getting 20's. I think 18's is a good compromise between handling/comfort. It also depends on where you live....NY has pretty crappy roads which makes the ride feel pretty harsh.

Good luck with your decision.

 

im getting axis penta's by the end of this week they are 20"s and with a 2" lip all around ill let you know about the ride comfort.

 

honestly, i'm riding on 20's and i think it's quieter than my factory 18's on my journey... And as far as ride quality, i really don't notice a difference unless i go over some nasty bumps/potholes/train tracks... But yea, i put my 18's back on a few weeks ago, and thought my car rode worse with them, But the 20's def. feel more sluggish...

 

My 20's ride great i feel. Everytime somebody gets in the car they are amazed at how smooth the car still rides with large wheels and small tires.

 

^^^ are you both dropped or riding on stock height

 

stock

 

i'm stock height also.... Yea, i think dropping your car, you'd feel a more noticeable change in ride quality, at least that's what i noticed when i dropped my honda accord, you would feel EVERY bump in the road...

 

Now you guys got me wondering too. Bro sorry for the thread jacking but do you guys have pics of your car with the stock height because I want to see the wheel gap.
Thanks guys

 

I took my 20's off after a year....just got sick of the crappy vibration and noise...not to mention having to dodge everysingle little thing on the road

Maybe its cuz im lowered.....but you people who r saying your 20's ride smoother than the stock 18's are on crack....how can less tire ride better than more tire?????

The stock 18's are smooth

I am a happy person now

 

here's mine. stock ride height:

 

im dropped on tanabe nf-210s on vossen 20s. got a 3.5 inch lip in the rear and i think 2-2.5 in the front. the ride is terrible. kthxbye

 

You're more likely to have wheel balance problems (or bent rims) on aftermarket wheels after a year or two. All new tires/rims ride nice!!

 

aooooooo i saw your exhaust for sale at g35nyc

 

yea i posted it on here and on craigslist. i love it but i want a full exhaust.