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yusef Feb 26, 2008 03:01 PM

20's are goooone
 
Finally took the heavy annoying 20's off the car today, and went back to stock 16's :thumbup:

its amazing how different the ride is...i was shocked. the car accelerates faster, turns better, the rid quality is 10x better. and because of the tanabe springs it sits lower and handles better without the 20's

stock 16's might not be as nice, but im never goin back to them 20s

just wanted to share that... :D

anyone else had bigger rims but went to smaller and noticed difference?

Yg_green1 Feb 26, 2008 03:14 PM

you should start riding on sum 15 inch hahaha jk watt u plannin on gettin later 19 ?

twojayzee Feb 26, 2008 03:24 PM

Unsprung weight

cliffud Feb 26, 2008 03:36 PM

were the 20"s chrome? how much do they weigh? :)

Seize Feb 26, 2008 03:40 PM

I had 20" but they were 3 pc forged aluminum, much lighter than 1pc cast wheels. If anything I had better road feel, handling and steering response with my 20"s. But yeah, nothing feels as comfortable as stock wheels and suspension :)

YupImJOee Feb 26, 2008 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by yusef (Post 3311141)
Finally took the heavy annoying 20's off the car today, and went back to stock 16's :thumbup:

its amazing how different the ride is...i was shocked. the car accelerates faster, turns better, the rid quality is 10x better. and because of the tanabe springs it sits lower and handles better without the 20's

stock 16's might not be as nice, but im never goin back to them 20s

just wanted to share that... :D

anyone else had bigger rims but went to smaller and noticed difference?

got a picture? I'm going to lower my car on tanabe's and want to see how low they sit with stockers

Lexatlast Feb 26, 2008 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by YupImJOee (Post 3311290)
got a picture? I'm going to lower my car on tanabe's and want to see how low they sit with stockers

same here, picture please!! especially with the stockers, cause thats what i have right now lol

llamaboiz Feb 26, 2008 04:07 PM

see if you can find those old skool 13" sr-5 rims ;)

yusef Feb 26, 2008 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by Lexatlast (Post 3311318)
same here, picture please!! especially with the stockers, cause thats what i have right now lol

lol ok ill go take some


Originally Posted by cliffud (Post 3311244)
were the 20"s chrome? how much do they weigh? :)

yea they were triple chromed and 2 piece. not sure about the weight ill find later on today while im takin pics of the car on stock wheels for all you guys that wanted to see the height on tanabes.


Originally Posted by Yg_green1 (Post 3311177)
you should start riding on sum 15 inch hahaha jk watt u plannin on gettin later 19 ?

haha 14's all the way! :D lol far far into the future when i can save money and after an exhaust ill get 19's yea or 18's

yusef Feb 26, 2008 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by Seize (Post 3311260)
I had 20" but they were 3 pc forged aluminum, much lighter than 1pc cast wheels. If anything I had better road feel, handling and steering response with my 20"s. But yeah, nothing feels as comfortable as stock wheels and suspension :)

really? probably cuz my wheels were so much heavier :sad:

and alot cheaper lol :p

yusef Feb 26, 2008 04:41 PM

yeee!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/DSC01563.jpg

back

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/DSC01562.jpg

front

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/DSC01561.jpg


FRONT theres like 2 and half finger space
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/DSC01565.jpg


Back about same amount of space
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/DSC01564.jpg



my old rims :D
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/DSC01567.jpg

Diemellz Feb 26, 2008 04:59 PM

wow, this guy stole my car:mad:

im riding stock 4 now, she rides like she suppose to, but i love 20s look n feel

YupImJOee Feb 26, 2008 05:00 PM

thanks man, that looks about what i was going for.

SoCalSC4 Feb 26, 2008 11:31 PM

Yeah, the old heavy ultra-bling wheels you had were probably 45 or 50 pounds each! They look like one-piece cast to me with fake bolts/rivets...

You would have been happier with a lighter wheel (three-piece forged).
Also, tires make all the differnence. Most people buy no-name tires for their 20" wheels because they're cheaper. A set of quality tires really make a big difference in ride quality, noise level, and handling.

But, c'mon, let's be honest... the OE Touring wheels are pretty awful looking.

Sorry, bro... they just are.


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