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Old 11-08-2007 | 03:53 PM
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that depends

Originally Posted by Rivera08
ok, bigger rim smaller tire, sounds good.
I wanna get 19s...so now what size tires should I get that will look good with stock suspension??
that depends, are you planning on going with staggered or the same front to back. Personally I think staggered looks the best. Here are some specs for you

front 235/35/19 on 19/8.5 inch wide rims 36 offset
rear 275/35/19 on 19/9.5 inch wide rims 35 offset

But nothing will look perfect untill you lower it even just a little.
 
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Old 11-12-2007 | 03:00 PM
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On a coupe, staggered is what the car was designed for and you should keep it that way.
 
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Old 11-12-2007 | 06:05 PM
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Old 11-12-2007 | 07:27 PM
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its all i nwhat u want..performance should not be changed that much unless u go with some seriously heavy chrome rims..... i have chrome 20sx10 in the rear and 8.5 or 9 in the front...but they are 3 peice wheels so i think they weigh less than my stocker 18s did, least they felt that way installing them...and my gas milage still dropped 1-2 mpg.........get what u like, the performance gains/losses will be minimal compared to lookin at a rim u didnt really want...
 
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Old 11-12-2007 | 08:25 PM
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I went with 20's and they feel lighter than the stock 18's but my car feels slower for some reason. The ride seems smoother though.
 
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Old 11-15-2007 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
you got better mpg?
Sorry I meant I got worst mpg. I used to average around 10L/100KM, but now I get around 12L/100KM.
 
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Old 11-15-2007 | 08:58 PM
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they are Effects not Affects
 
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Old 11-19-2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Rivera08
Well I Appriciate the help ya'll. It made my choice much easier. Thanks.

I hope you haven't made this change yet. There are many factors involved and some of them are not good at all. I don't have time at the moment for an in-depth response, but I'll be back later today. Hold off.


Steve - Hi-Tech Oil Co.
B.F.Goodrich T/A Certified Tire Specialist
 
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Old 11-20-2007 | 05:14 PM
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with 20's

CONS
1) mpg suffers by a few miles per gallon
2) your braking suffers
3) acceleration suffers
4) if you slam it with an aggressive offset you'll have to roll your fenders
5) louder road noise
6) bumpier ride

PROS
1) handling is great
2) it just looks good

6 cons and 2 pros.. you decide
 
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