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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeyMike
DO NOT GET 20's...or at least some luxury chrome types...get yourself some lightweight 19's by volk, or a company that specializes in lightweight racing rims
...like Weds Sport SA-90 Forged 1 piece 19 inch wheels. They weigh 19.1 lbs front (9.5 inch wide) and 19.5 (10.5 inch wide) lbs for the rears. This is the set I have. Had them imported from Japan.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ireloaded9
do your research!! how "light" do you actually think 19" volks are??...let me know when you figure it out...
Depending on the wheel, they're about 25 lbs each - give or take.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Benj
Unless you are going to put a Turbo or S/C on your car I would not get 20's. It will slow your card own plus throw off your speedo. 20's do look cool though but you have to have more power to turn them. Depends on what you like and how you drive your car.
20s will not throw off your speedo provided the appropriate plus tire size is selected. It's when you start straying far from stock OD size that throws off your speedo and possibly your ABS.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 02:38 AM
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This is coming frome one who used to be sitting on 20's...and I sold them. Why? Because they were so damn heavy, they completely slowed down acceleration and that feeling of getting thrown back in the seat during acceleration...and slowed down braking considerably. But they did improve handling....all in all....from some one with personal experience...I'd stay away from 20's.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 04:42 AM
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I've got 20's on my ride, Volk GT-C, considered by many to be one of the lightest 20 around, but I must admit, I too noticed an decrease in power (pull) with the vehicle. You serioulsy can feel it! Braking has also been effected due to the larger mass. I had 19 Volks prior, and going from the stock 18's to the Volk 19's really didnt effect much, in fact the Volks weighed just about the same, but going from the 19's to the 20's really made a difference! Now on the flip side, you just can't beat the look of the 20 on the G! When people walk up and lean to the side to see how large the wheel is, you see them grin when they read 20". That's when they stand back and really admire the setup. So yes, it is all a matter of taste and usage. I recenty sold my 19's, but I'm in the market for another set. Just something to have on hand for when I'm feeling a little more spirited driving is in need....
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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+1 what ducatiguy wrote...
 
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ducatiguy
I've got 20's on my ride, Volk GT-C, considered by many to be one of the lightest 20 around, but I must admit, I too noticed an decrease in power (pull) with the vehicle. You serioulsy can feel it! Braking has also been effected due to the larger mass. I had 19 Volks prior, and going from the stock 18's to the Volk 19's really didnt effect much, in fact the Volks weighed just about the same, but going from the 19's to the 20's really made a difference! Now on the flip side, you just can't beat the look of the 20 on the G! When people walk up and lean to the side to see how large the wheel is, you see them grin when they read 20". That's when they stand back and really admire the setup. So yes, it is all a matter of taste and usage. I recenty sold my 19's, but I'm in the market for another set. Just something to have on hand for when I'm feeling a little more spirited driving is in need....
I was really hoping you couldn't notice the performance difference. Oh well, at least I'm going FI to hopefully compensate.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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I have 20's, small noticeable difference, but who cares

if all i wanted out of this car was speed.... i wouldnt have bought it.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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I second that hobby,good call.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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I rock 20s... No regrets. My car looks sick. And so do many other Coupes with 20s... I personally don't care if my car is X amount slower at the track or on the street. I don't live my life a 1/4 mile at a time...
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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How does changing to 20's affect the ride. I have an 04 sedan and want to keep the smooth ride. Will 20's make the ride stiffer? not as forgiving over the bumps?

Thanks
 
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