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Yes....what was I thinking getting 20's?!
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No way I would ever run 20" wheels
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Old 06-27-2007, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by izmir41500
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=76&y=3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=93&y=8
to match the stock size you have to get 275/35/19 or 275/30/20
the 19"s are $7 more.
that's only because you need more sidewall to compensate for the smaller diameter...of course that will cost more...it's more rubber...
 
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Old 06-27-2007, 05:44 PM
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Stick to 19's for a great balance in looks & performance.

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Old 06-27-2007, 07:47 PM
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My 20's look the same as the day I bought them. I live in AZ though, and the roads are smooth here.
 
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Old 06-27-2007, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by izmir41500
tirerack.com
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=76&y=3
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=93&y=8
to match the stock size you have to get 275/35/19 or 275/30/20
the 19"s are $7 more.
and the 19" conti's are $7 cheaper than the 20" from your link, whats the point? The tires cost around the same depending on brand, buy whichever size wheel you are comfortable with, not to save money on tires
 
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Old 06-27-2007, 09:38 PM
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If your worried about 7 dollars a tire then you are driving the wrong car. Plus you will make it up in the price of the wheels. 20" wheels are for looks, not prformance. You might as well put some 13' Daytons on there...
 
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Old 06-27-2007, 09:49 PM
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I have 20's, been having them and never bent one. I'm in NYC also. I just drive carefully, and even though I have hit some pretty bad ones which you can't help, luckily my wheels are pretty strong and can take a hit. Here they are:
 
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Old 06-27-2007, 09:55 PM
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i'm not advocating saving money on tires. just givin one example. i know i'm goin to be rollin super slow in my 20's. i'm not goin to the track, to me they serve their purpose of lookin good.
 
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:16 PM
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19s cost more b/ there less popular look at it 17s have more rubber but they dont cost more its all about supply and demand
 
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Old 06-28-2007, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Boostwhore
19s cost more b/ there less popular look at it 17s have more rubber but they dont cost more its all about supply and demand
to elaborate more on what i think hes trying to say is.. There are alot more people rolling around on 20"s than 19"s like SUVs and plenty of sedans so they are making more rubbers for 20"s... the more you make, the cheaper the costs to produce...
 
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Old 06-28-2007, 12:49 AM
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I live in NJ and everyone i talked to said i was crazy if I got 20s. Once i got them, yeah im nervous about potholes n stuff but the look is perfect and the way they fit is awsome, grip is also amazing. On a G, nothing looks as good as 20s, as long as youre careful. If you go 20 you will not regret it.
 
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Old 06-28-2007, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nghiars
to elaborate more on what i think hes trying to say is.. There are alot more people rolling around on 20"s than 19"s like SUVs and plenty of sedans so they are making more rubbers for 20"s... the more you make, the cheaper the costs to produce...

well say...I'm on 20" & very happy with it. I used to have 19" but compare to 20" ...20" looks so much better. You can run on 19 but you'll need a really good drop to make it look good
 
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Old 06-28-2007, 05:25 PM
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^^ So do you need a drop on the 20", or they just sit nicely without any mods?
 
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Old 06-28-2007, 05:36 PM
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GThIrtYFiZle

Your car looks amazing!
 
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I got twinkies (20's) and travel from Qns to the Bee X everyday. Just be careful
 
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Old 06-28-2007, 11:17 PM
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Personally i cant really tell the difference between 19 and 20, i think they both look great, i got 19s.

 


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