just wondering what you guys think about getting 20" rims? they would only be a few hundred more to go from 19" to 20". are they too big for performance driving? what are the drawbacks?

 

Cant go wrong with either 19's or 20's. Drawbacks for 20's, maybe price for the rims and tires. Larger wheels will affect track times, but not that much if comparing between both sizes. Get lightweight 18's if you want performance. 20's fills-in the fender gap more. If price is not issue, get 20's. Also my 20's ride more comfortable than my stock 18's. Plenty of guys in the forum with 20's and I have'nt heard any regrets.

 

I've had the same dilemma for weeks but I've decided to go with 20s, I think. My justification is that the stock 05's have 19s already and I want my G to stand out a little more. 1" upsize shouldn't posed a problem based on other owners with this size.

 

Well I took my own advice and ordered the DPE 20s, finally! Thanks to James @ Creative Autoworks and his competitive pricing and service.

 

go 20's or go the fck home!!!

 

the diameter size is going to change the road feeling.

Depending on what width you go with is going to totally change the handling in corners. Usually it'll give more grip, but heavier steering.

The tires cost a lot for 20's and usually weigh more then the rim. With the added unsrpung weight you'll notice a loss of exceleration and breaking response.

During tire changes I switch back and forth to stock 18's. Personally I have a lot more fun driving on the street with 18's. less worries and a lot more menueverable. I just can't stand the squishy side walls on 18's.


some deep dish 18's on good suspension would be nice. very aggressive looking too.

 

Just get the 20's. I've had the stock 18's, 3 piece 19's and now 2 piece 20's. The 18's are a bit floaty but will have less road noise than the 19 or 20's. Depending on the wheel weight, that will either improve or degrade your performance on the street, just find some lighter weight wheels, forged ones preferably. The tire cost for 19's and 20's isn't that much different. What i would do is really research the types of tires out there, depending on the manufacturer the sidewall thickness and style very greatly (Falkens in general are a bit smaller in size for the same size of other brands, Toyos have more of a curve in the sidewall, Bridgestone's seem to have a more square sidewall). Ridewise from 19's to 20 is no real difference, I actually gained an inch of clearance due to almost same size tire sizing but an increase of an inch in rim diameter (same front tire 245/35 though one size smaller in the rear, 285/35 to 285/30).

Hope that helped.

 

Which tire do you feel offers the most in rim protection?

 

you can't depend on those rim protectors, but out of the ones he's listed Bridgestone seem to cover the rim more.

 

Falken FK451 is what I have and I like them. The 255/35/20 up front have decent rim protection but the 285/30/20 don't really offer much rim protection as the lip sticks out more than the tire. They are great tires though and as GXCLUSIV says, the 20's ride way better than the stock 18's.

-Vin

 

The Bridgestones have the fatter sidewall, regardless of the tires, its the driving style that will equate into bent curbed rims. Also, tire sizing differs from brand to brand, so you might be set to get a certain size based on teh width of your rims but the manufacturer doesn't carry that size (I believe Toyo doesn't offer a 285/30 series tire, only a 275 for example). You need to figure out the correct offsets for the rims you want to get because if its too flush you might want to get a more curved sidewall to prevent rubbing. There are alot of factors you have to take into account.

 

Of course I won't depend on rim protection but if I can lessen the chance of a scuff then I'll do it. I'm leaning toward the S03s.

 

one thing you need to know about S03's, they are friggen loud when they wear down. falken 451's or azenis 115 are good for the price.

 

I see you guys are going with 285/30/20 for the rear. Is it okay to go 275/35/20 on a 20x10 wheel with +35 offset? Which is better? I want more sidewall so thats why I said a 35 series tire.

 

Your better off with a 285/30 in my opinion, on a 10 inch back wheel i'd get a +25 offset. I believe that is about the perfect offset for you to go almost flush to the fender and fairly low drop with the camber fixed without rubbing, i'd also get the inner fender lip trimmed. If you dont want to trim the fenderwell and get your camber fixed without rubbing a +30 should be good on a 10 inch rim, +35 might be just a little too sunken in. Depends how aggressive a look you want.

8.5 front with a +17 to +20/9.5 front +25/rear 10.5 with a +30, I believe that is about perfect, the most agressive look without rub (with the camber in the wheels fixed). My guestimation...