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Those w/ 20's regret not getting 19's? *20s vs 19s*

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Old 04-29-07, 07:57 PM
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Default Those w/ 20's regret not getting 19's? *20s vs 19s*

I originally wanted to get staggered 19's but the shop I went to has to order them and it will take 6-8 weeks. They then said they can order the same rim in 20's and it would only take them about 7 days, so he recommended I go with them.

For those of you that went with 20's, do you regret not getting 19's instead, or are you happy with your decision. Did the ride quality decrease a lot from stock 18s? Anyone regret not getting 20's instead of 19's?

I'm planning on getting Eibach springs as well.

So what do you guys think, should I go with the 20's or hope to somehow find the 19's at a place that has them in stock?

I think the 20's would probably look better but I'm worried about the tire being too thin. Is it that much of a difference between the thickness of the tires on the 19's and 20's?

I need to make my mind up ASAP but I'm trying not to rush into it. Any info, comments, or suggestions would be highly appreciated.

I live in NY by the way..

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Old 04-29-07, 08:00 PM
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i have 19"s and can't wait til my 20"s comed in! one week!
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i got 20's and im happy, but everyone is different
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I was going to get 19's but when I had them on my Audi I always seemed to have issues trying to get tires. I went with 20's (hesitantly) because of availability and have no regrets. I love the way they look. The ride is not that bad either, in fact I really do not notice that much of a difference. The only problem I have is rubbing, but only when turning to lock and in reverse. It is an easy fix, but i am lazy.
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Originally Posted by cancellino
I was going to get 19's but when I had them on my Audi I always seemed to have issues trying to get tires. I went with 20's (hesitantly) because of availability and have no regrets. I love the way they look. The ride is not that bad either, in fact I really do not notice that much of a difference. The only problem I have is rubbing, but only when turning to lock and in reverse. It is an easy fix, but i am lazy.
Yes, I am hesitant aswell, but i think i am going to just go for it and get the 20's. Actually the same rim as you have, but in the black finish. I havent seen a 2is with the black yet. The pics you sent me a few weeks back helped me out greatly. Thanks. I hope you don't mind me getting the same style.
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^^^^

Don't mind at all - I thought that someone on the forum has them in black - either way, I think you will be very happy, be sure to post some pix.
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Im going back to 18's :P
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anyone else with 20's have any comments?
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i have 19's and want 20's... i originally had a 97 SC and these 19's looked nice on it but when i switched cars these 19's look small on the IS's IMO.
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My 20s should be installed on wendsday will see
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20's will look really hot. I think 20's looks perfect for our IS. 19's kinda look too small in my opinion.
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I like 19's it's not too bad, but I think 20's look great on the 2IS.
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ive got 20s and im very happy with what ive got.... no regrets..... no change in ride quality im just thinking of going to a 30 profile in front to match rears...
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I've had 20's on my IS and after i put the eibach kit on and the car settled the wheels were rubbing in the front when turning all the way, going fast in a turn and bumps on the road. I hated it so much and went to 19" and love it now. No rubbing and I think that they're big enough because the IS is't a big car.
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Look, you will have a better ride with 18 = best ride
19's = Decent ride
20's = Deminished ride.

Plain and simple


AND YES i know 17's, 16's, and 15's, etc, will all offer better rides.


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