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Old 06-21-2006, 01:52 AM
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19s or 20s?!

Looking at some rims hopefully getting within month or so. Right now stock 17s on my coupe lol. tyring to decide on 19s or 20s. I found a good deal for 19s with tires but for the lil extra more can get 20s. Is there much a difference? Not too worried about performance loss with bigger wheels but on budget so may go 19
 
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Old 06-21-2006, 02:12 AM
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def go with 20's.......i regret it, jst go all the way......look much better and you prob wont feel the difference.......search for more threads and opinions
 
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Old 06-21-2006, 02:23 AM
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yeah cuz im thinking .. if i just get 19s it wont be that much of a difference from 20s so save couple hundred but some people say its a big difference ..i guess ill check out some threads
 
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Old 06-21-2006, 04:10 AM
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Old 06-21-2006, 09:26 AM
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Old 06-21-2006, 01:00 PM
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20s , i love em
 
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Old 06-22-2006, 01:54 AM
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depends on your car and roads. if its a daily driver, 19s are more practical. if you have bad roads around you, you run the risk of damaging 20s. then again, if your g is a weekend warrior and you've got nice roads, dubs!
 
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Old 06-22-2006, 02:06 AM
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Your choice............

The larger wheel the smaller profile tire so this will
result in a harsher ride. And if you don't choose a
very light wheel your gas mileage will go in the
sh*tter. Your choice.....20s on the L.A. freeways
are almost a death wish (for the wheels)!!
 
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Old 06-22-2006, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by gary c
The larger wheel the smaller profile tire so this will
result in a harsher ride.
^^^that is true if you go from 18's to 20's, but there is virtually no difference between 19's and 20's in the the tire set up. In fact the ride quality is pretty much the same on both. It is comfortable and not harsh like some say.
 
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Old 06-22-2006, 12:50 PM
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thanks yah basically i just wanted to know the dif between 19 and 20 and if there isnt that much than maybe ill go wit 19s , any1 have pics of 19s then switched to 20
 
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Old 06-22-2006, 01:28 PM
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Depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. More show vs go, mileage, cost although 19" tires cost more than 20" tires in most cases. Also the design of the wheels itself will make some 19" look bigger and vice versa. If road conditions are good and you don't have a need to show off your speed, 20"s would definately be a consideration however if I ever decide to go 20"s, I'd get a mesh design with polished lip. 20"s with the spoke design leaves too much empty space that needs to be filled with a BBK.
 
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Old 06-22-2006, 01:35 PM
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no one buys a G35 because its practical or comfortable, just get the 20s.
 
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Old 06-24-2006, 12:16 AM
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loll good advice i think im gonna go with 20s they are sick
 
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Old 06-24-2006, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ivorysikness
loll good advice i think im gonna go with 20s they are sick
Give them some medicine then.
 
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Old 06-25-2006, 12:30 AM
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Give them some medicine then.
big laughs lol jp
 


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