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Old 02-18-2007, 11:29 PM
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For those that have had 19" wheels then switched to 20" wheels with sport suspension and H&R sport springs was there any difference in ride quality 35 series tires on the front 30 series in the back .Im getting close to wheel buying and the ride quality is a big factor for me . If theyre similar or no different then ill go 20"s. any input is appreciated thanks
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There the same thing, go 20s and go maya
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I agree with going with 20's... but stay away from the bling bling rims like maya, in my opinion spory rims just fit the car better..
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IMO, go with 20" and you won't regret. I just don't want you getting 19" and couple weeks later you're thinking you should've had 20"
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Originally Posted by sideeffects' post='393182' date='Feb 19 2007, 01:26 PM
I agree with going with 20's... but stay away from the bling bling rims like maya, in my opinion spory rims just fit the car better..
So what does "bling bling wheels like maya" mean? Wheels with chrome lips are bling bling wheels? Im going to take that as a shot to me since I got maya wheels. I dont mean to be rude or anything but you got DPE wheels man. You do not have radenergie or HRE wheels.

Im all for "sporty" but if were gonna talk about something negatively then lets get a wheel that has quality, strength and isnt built in a persons garage where he cant get major distribution sales through major wheel shops

I guess these 2 cars with maya wheels are too "BLING" for you :'(


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go with 20s. But they are heavier than OEM unless you get forged wheels or BBS
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='393205' date='Feb 19 2007, 02:45 PM
go with 20s. But they are heavier than OEM unless you get forged wheels or BBS
yea jon my options were oem 167's or something from Iforged . I just dont want my kid hating the ride in the back or the woman complaining either. Its been awhile since i had a lowered ride. I live in the los angeles area not too far from downtown, and we have the crappiest roads.
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='393205' date='Feb 19 2007, 08:45 PM
go with 20s. But they are heavier than OEM unless you get forged wheels or BBS
or for price of 2 sets rimz get a Limited, Edition Race forged 13,9 KG in 20"s ultralight forged, M 167 is light too but only 19" pix will follow in May finally !!!
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Okay, I just deleted a bunch of immature and unnecessary posts from this thread. Let's try this again, shall we?

For the record: someone saying that they don't like a particular brand of rim isn't a cue to start personal attacks.
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