help on deciding on 19" or 20" rims
10-22-2009, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by vinnybtden' post='1038227' date='Oct 22 2009, 11:27 AM
my wife drive it sometime and Socal road are not that great, so 25 series might be to low where you might damaged your rims when you hit a bump or pot hole
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...u should down grade to some basket weave 15s then
10-22-2009, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vinnybtden' post='1038227' date='Oct 22 2009, 09:27 AM
my wife drive it sometime and Socal road are not that great, so 25 series might be to low where you might damaged your rims when you hit a bump or pot hole
Agreed, stick with 19's. In SoCal the worst bumps are usually near railroad tracks and there are plenty of those in the Riverside/Moreno Valley/Perris area. I would personally go with silver wheels on a black car, but that's just me (I like the contrast) like member BulldogE60 - those are some NICE wheels on a black car.
10-22-2009, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by god_003' post='1038233' date='Oct 22 2009, 09:41 AM
ur wife drives it?
:l
...u should down grade to some basket weave 15s then
:l
...u should down grade to some basket weave 15s then
10-22-2009, 09:22 AM
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I live in SoCal and I have 20's with no drop. They ride fine and dont rub 99% of the time on my car with sport package.
I would reccomend not getting 19's just becuse more options with 20's. but I say choose on the rims and not on the size.
It all depends on what look you are going for.
I would reccomend not getting 19's just becuse more options with 20's. but I say choose on the rims and not on the size.
It all depends on what look you are going for.
10-22-2009, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DGs 4 Life' post='1038258' date='Oct 22 2009, 10:22 AM
I live in SoCal and I have 20's with no drop. They ride fine and dont rub 99% of the time on my car with sport package.
I would reccomend not getting 19's just becuse more options with 20's. but I say choose on the rims and not on the size.
It all depends on what look you are going for.
I would reccomend not getting 19's just becuse more options with 20's. but I say choose on the rims and not on the size.
It all depends on what look you are going for.
+1 Very true, it's just that 1% that would keep me worried. Also 20's weigh more (usually) so you can expect slower acceleration and slower braking, so if performance matters then 20's may be a little too much to bear.
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Other ramifications of getting 20's over 19's would be the frequency of getting new tires based on the profile as well as accelerated brake wear due to the increased weight distribution from bigger/heavier wheels. In addition to the above stated concerns of increased possible wheel damage.
Call me paranoid, but when you also starting blinging out your car more and more, it attracts more attention, both good and bad.. in LA, I've even heard of exhausts being stolen.. on regular cars for metal/resale.
Call me paranoid, but when you also starting blinging out your car more and more, it attracts more attention, both good and bad.. in LA, I've even heard of exhausts being stolen.. on regular cars for metal/resale.
10-22-2009, 11:26 AM
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I have 20" and no rubbing. It's really about your preferrence. Look or performance. If you're on a budget and prefer performance, I'd go with the 19" but if you like both, looks and performance and willing to pay, 20" is the answer 
10-22-2009, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank5er' post='1038384' date='Oct 22 2009, 12:26 PM
I have 20" and no rubbing. It's really about your preferrence. Look or performance. If you're on a budget and prefer performance, I'd go with the 19" but if you like both, looks and performance and willing to pay, 20" is the answer
Most other 20's will cost you performance, but not the wheels Frank has, they have got to be some of lightest 20's around.
10-22-2009, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1038416' date='Oct 22 2009, 01:03 PM
Frank you can say that because you have those gorgeous BBS's. Most other 20's will cost you performance, but not the wheels Frank has, they have got to be some of lightest 20's around.
Most other 20's will cost you performance, but not the wheels Frank has, they have got to be some of lightest 20's around.
10-22-2009, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnybtden' post='1038485' date='Oct 22 2009, 02:42 PM
Thanks guys, now I just need to found the right rim for the right price. since christmas is around the corner and I have kids and lots of nieces and nepews
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