Okay I give up, why are 19's more $$ than 20's?
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Okay I give up, why are 19's more $$ than 20's?
I just bought a used 2007 G35x. It has the stock rims, which I like the look of, and Goodyear RS-A tires, 225/55/17. Pretty blah tires.
When these RS-As wear out I want a decent ultra high performance all season like Goodyear Eagle GT's which are pretty inexpensive. I'd also like to put larger rims on the car to get a shorter, stiffer sidewall since I may give autocross a try.
I've looked through the entire thread of tire/wheel pictures and from what I've seen 19's look the best to me. No offense to anyone but I do not like the lowered suspension look and wouldn't spend the money even if I did and to me 19's on a stock suspension look just right.
But why are the tires for 19 inch rims so much more expensive? Even 20's cost less, sometimes a lot less.
I think 20's look good too but I'm concerned the ride will be terrible with the narrow profile of 20's and this car gets most of its use as a commuter/around town car.
In another thread, blnewt said his 20's ride fine. Anyone else have experience with 20's?
Thanks,
George
When these RS-As wear out I want a decent ultra high performance all season like Goodyear Eagle GT's which are pretty inexpensive. I'd also like to put larger rims on the car to get a shorter, stiffer sidewall since I may give autocross a try.
I've looked through the entire thread of tire/wheel pictures and from what I've seen 19's look the best to me. No offense to anyone but I do not like the lowered suspension look and wouldn't spend the money even if I did and to me 19's on a stock suspension look just right.
But why are the tires for 19 inch rims so much more expensive? Even 20's cost less, sometimes a lot less.
I think 20's look good too but I'm concerned the ride will be terrible with the narrow profile of 20's and this car gets most of its use as a commuter/around town car.
In another thread, blnewt said his 20's ride fine. Anyone else have experience with 20's?
Thanks,
George
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Welcome to the world of supply and deman. There is a greater deman for 20" tires, hence the reason they are cheaper than 19". I went through the same dilema in deciding betweeing 19 and 20" wheels. In the end i went with 19" because of the extra protection 19" tires gives than 20.
Last edited by celwin; 05-23-2010 at 09:04 AM.
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Okay, so why is there less demand for 19's comapred to 17, 18 and 20's. See what I'm saying? It doesn't make sense that there is high demand for 17,18 and 20 but not 19. I'm not disagreeing that 19s are in low demand, just saying I don't see a reason for it.
Anyway, it is what it is.
Celwin, what do you mean by more protection?
George
Anyway, it is what it is.
Celwin, what do you mean by more protection?
George
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18 and 20 inch wheels have been around for much longer with a much wider variety of choices than the 19 inch option. Like someone else said there has never been to much of a supply because demand is lower.
I think this has alot to do with the fact that when bigger wheels became popular, 20 inch size was the size. If people were going to upgrade to larger wheels, they would go with the 20 inch option.
I think this has alot to do with the fact that when bigger wheels became popular, 20 inch size was the size. If people were going to upgrade to larger wheels, they would go with the 20 inch option.
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The bigger the wheel, the smaller the aspect ratio of the tire. A 40 and 35 aspect ratio tire has more tire on the wheel than a 30 series tire. Most 20" applications for our car has an aspect ratio of 30. That is too small for my taste. With 19" I can rock 40 in front and 35 in rear. Which is exactly what i'm running now.
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Celwin, that's what I thought you meant and that is my concern as well. Since this car is our daily beater and trip car, I'm afraid the narrow aspect ratio will ride too harshly. That thin aspect ratio is also at about the limits of my taste as well. 19 seems perfect. 18 seems the most practical.
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The ride is a bit tough when you hit potholes or some very tired asphalt, but for the most part it's not bad at all IME, and you will feel very connected to the road. 19s are great too, just don't be hatin' us 20'ers. I've got 35mm sidewalls so they're not rubberbands like the 25-30mm sidewalls.
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Once you go 20s you won't go back ![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The ride is a bit tough when you hit potholes or some very tired asphalt, but for the most part it's not bad at all IME, and you will feel very connected to the road. 19s are great too, just don't be hatin' us 20'ers. I've got 35mm sidewalls so they're not rubberbands like the 25-30mm sidewalls.
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The ride is a bit tough when you hit potholes or some very tired asphalt, but for the most part it's not bad at all IME, and you will feel very connected to the road. 19s are great too, just don't be hatin' us 20'ers. I've got 35mm sidewalls so they're not rubberbands like the 25-30mm sidewalls.
Went there & wished I never did; came back to 19s
IMO they're the best combination of performance & looks.
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