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Old 08-27-08 | 05:23 PM
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I have an 87 with 19 inch axis just wondering if they are good for performance if not what is the best size and still looks good
Old 08-28-08 | 05:38 PM
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17" is as big as you should go.
Old 08-28-08 | 05:39 PM
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eh- the simple solution for performance, looks good, and price is those 16x8 sportmax wheels on ebay. they come in a couple styles. people give them lots of **** cause its a cheap company, but whatever. i'd rather break a 100$ wheel than dent a 600$ wheel.
another cheap option is any wheel for 98-04 mustangs. quite a few people run GT 17x8's. they fit great, dont look too bad, and can be found for 200 a set.
beyond that.. i dunno. look in the pictures section or something.
Old 08-28-08 | 07:15 PM
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19's are definitely more for show. This is my new rx-7, which has 19's. I think they look decent with wider fenders.





Old 08-28-08 | 07:24 PM
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19s only look right if you have the big body kit to go with em. look at justin pawlak's car. I believe he has 19'' AME Shallen CXs.
Old 08-28-08 | 07:26 PM
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Buying tires for 19's sux too!
Old 08-28-08 | 07:39 PM
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haha, got her going already eh? already went through a set of tires?

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Old 08-30-08 | 04:40 PM
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Good looks on the info another question do any body whant to trade 19 for some 17s? any takers ohh yea naturalsmooth do those come in a smaller size

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Old 08-30-08 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by K-Tune
17" is as big as you should go.
I beg to differ:



18s look good, if done well.
Old 08-30-08 | 05:01 PM
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hows does the ride feel with those do they affect performance
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It rides wonderfully, and grips like you wouldn't believe. Of course, it has suspension mods, too. Performance? It's an NA 'vert. What performance? Nothing a piston swap wouldn't fix.
Old 08-31-08 | 05:57 PM
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by performance i mean does it still deliver top speed being that those are heavy rims and also cornering
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Top speed has nothing to do with wheel size. Wheel size/weight affects acceleration. Cornering/handling goes down with wheel weight but tires are the more important factor for that.

If you don't know the difference between acceleration and top speed, and don't figure it out on your own, don't worry about it. Just buy whatever because it won't matter.
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nice car K-Tune
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18" are my weapon of choice for New York streets for a Fd
Old 09-06-08 | 12:41 PM
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Grassroots motorsports did a comparison test on a BMW where they used 17x8's and 225/45/17's and 18x8's with 225/40/18's, so FC appropriate sizes and wheels and tires were the same other than the size. The 17's rode better and were faster.

To me 18's look too big on an FC and 16's look to be on the small side, I like the way 17's look, but if you want performance, get some wide 15's and race tires.
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17S ARE BEST imho
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Originally Posted by Ocho Siete
I have an 87 with 19 inch axis just wondering if they are good for performance if not what is the best size and still looks good
yes that is to big
Old 09-12-08 | 10:15 PM
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Size doesn't matter if you can afford a set for the street and for the track. That's my plan.
Old 09-12-08 | 11:16 PM
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rotational weight increases almost exponentially the larger the rim. black91n/a said it to the T. i felt a HUGE loss in power when i went from my stock 15in bbs rims to my 17" but then again it wasnt meant for performance. 15 or 16 all day long for performance plus considerably cheaper and ALOT more available. 17" at the largest but 16" for a great balance between show and performance.
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Cool My rim set up

Rx8 18 with custom 1 of spacers. anything over 18s just wasting money might look good MIGHT! but so heavy aint worth it. IMOP
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Old 09-14-08 | 04:33 PM
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this is how 19 inch rims look like on my car



this is my car babeeeeeeeeeee

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Originally Posted by Ocho Siete
this is how 19 inch rims look like on my car



this is my car babeeeeeeeeeee

drop the car bro!
Old 09-14-08 | 04:43 PM
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drop the car bro!
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