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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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18' or 19' wheels

What do you think. I'm up in NY city of potholes. Show me or tell me what you got, rims and tires.
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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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First of all, I don't think 18-FOOT wheels are going to fit (talk about your unsprung weight!)....

Secondly, please go and search/look through the Suspension forum, you'll find everything you need to know.
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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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I say go with 20's.
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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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i like 26's
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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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the 26's have way too little tread, stick with the 20's
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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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18's and not any larger i have 19x8.5 F and 19 x 9.5 R
should have 18x8.5 F with 18x10 R by the end of the month
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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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24's are good
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Old May 10, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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I like them to be in the 30's personally
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Old May 10, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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I personally like 30's, they enhance the bling factor a little
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Old May 10, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Take it easy. It's a simple mistake (18 inch or 19 inch). Thanks for the information.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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Since you're in a "city of potholes", keep your stock 16s. The low sidewall on 18" or 19" tires won't provide enough cushion and sooner or later you'll hit a big one and bend your rims.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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Definitively not the place to upgrade your rims. I lived in Brooklyn for 5 years, the entire place is a shithole when it comes to the roads. I've visited back many times, but have NEVER taken my 7 back. Keep your stock rims, and save your money till you leave that place.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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Get 19s if you want your car to look hot. 18s if you want both performance and looks. 17s if you are still living in the early 90s
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Old May 11, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hattori Hanzo
Get 19s if you want your car to look hot. 18s if you want both performance and looks. 17s if you are still living in the early 90s
I don't know man. Spirit R wheels are 17's and people seem to love those wheels. (probably because they're Spirit R wheels) but even still, they are pretty hot.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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17" is as large as i will go. 18" is fine for looks. 19" is for people who are not serious about performance.
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