Trying to decide wheel size... (iForged)
09-27-2007, 02:04 AM
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Hey guys, I'm thinking of buying a set of iForged wheels sometime soon and i'm trying to decide whether I should go for the 21 inch or the 20 inch.
I'd appreciate it if I can get some comments or opinions on the pros and cons on either the 20s or 21s... Thanks
I'd appreciate it if I can get some comments or opinions on the pros and cons on either the 20s or 21s... Thanks
09-27-2007, 10:16 AM
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hhmmm.... 
are the tires for the 21" more expensive than the 20"?
my friends are recommending the 21" because they said the 20" looks too small. But i'm not sure if that's what I want cuz less handling and everything.. arrrgghhhh cant decide
are the tires for the 21" more expensive than the 20"?my friends are recommending the 21" because they said the 20" looks too small. But i'm not sure if that's what I want cuz less handling and everything.. arrrgghhhh cant decide
09-27-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by aznunknownx' post='475039' date='Sep 27 2007, 02:16 PM
hhmmm.... are the tires for the 21" more expensive than the 20"?
my friends are recommending the 21" because they said the 20" looks too small. But i'm not sure if that's what I want cuz less handling and everything.. arrrgghhhh cant decide
are the tires for the 21" more expensive than the 20"?my friends are recommending the 21" because they said the 20" looks too small. But i'm not sure if that's what I want cuz less handling and everything.. arrrgghhhh cant decide
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09-27-2007, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by aznunknownx' post='475039' date='Sep 27 2007, 11:16 AM
hhmmm.... are the tires for the 21" more expensive than the 20"?
my friends are recommending the 21" because they said the 20" looks too small. But i'm not sure if that's what I want cuz less handling and everything.. arrrgghhhh cant decide
are the tires for the 21" more expensive than the 20"?my friends are recommending the 21" because they said the 20" looks too small. But i'm not sure if that's what I want cuz less handling and everything.. arrrgghhhh cant decide
09-27-2007, 12:58 PM
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for your 550, I'd stay with 20"s.
You'll have rubbing issue with 21"s for sure. Tires are definitely more expensive on 21s and less choices compared to 20s.
You'll have rubbing issue with 21"s for sure. Tires are definitely more expensive on 21s and less choices compared to 20s.
09-27-2007, 01:40 PM
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20's look perfect in my opinion. I've never driven an E60 with 21's, but I bet the handling is not that great. Heck I didn't even like the 20" ride on my wife's E320 so I changed that back to stock.
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allright i guess i will stick with the 20s... what type of tire or size should I get? I dont want the tire to be too thick so that the rims looks small.....