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Old 02-10-04, 12:48 PM
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Question 18's or 19's

I purchased 18's wheels for my car this past summer but now I am thinking of upgrading to 19's but I am worried it will mess up my car, I drive a lot to get my work on a high way. Is the ride a big difference on the 19's? On my 18's the ride is still smooth. Does anyone have pics that has both 18's and 19's toghether?
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Old 02-10-04, 01:33 PM
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19's won't mess up u'r car at all, well it depends .. if u get some nice quality light wheels....4 pics do a quich search 4 gs4fun he had 19's and than 18's on his ride just recently....
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18's is a good balance between looks and function (ride quality).

19's get already a little iffy for comfort and also dangerous if you ride in a pothole community. Not sure tires needed for 18's are considered low profile, but surely they are for 19's. Curbs and potholes with 19's are you worst enemy.

I can post several pics of my car on 18's, 19's and 20's for comparison if you wish. Let me know.
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i say go for 19s with a fat setup, it will give the looks you want and a meaty sidewall for bump and curb protection.

Do a search in the gallery for a member named jbbnet, he went from a skinny 19 to a fat 19 setup
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Originally posted by GS4fun
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I can post several pics of my car on 18's, 19's and 20's for comparison if you wish. Let me know. [/B]

oh please do
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I'm feeling charitable, here are two pics, the first is a 19 skinny, the second is a 19 that spent some time at the buffet!






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i know this is more 4 comfort but i persoannly like the skinny tires look so much more.. but it depends on the persona d where u live i guess....















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Old 02-10-04, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by bluelex
oh please do
IF YOU INSIST....

DGOT20's...i know these are repost....so save your comments for the peanut gallery!

Start off with the 18's. (All these pics are with the L-Tuned Suspension)
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Here's a set of 19's.
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Another angle with the same 19's from above.
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Closeup of the wheel GAP with the same 19's.

Don't mind the little diamonds.....just some BLING!
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Here's another set of 19's. Bad picture, but can give you the idea.
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Old 02-10-04, 05:01 PM
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Here's another set of 19's. Bad picture, but can give you the idea.
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Old 02-10-04, 05:03 PM
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Last but not least....here's how the 20s looked.
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Old 02-10-04, 05:06 PM
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Closeup of the 20.

Hope that helps!
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