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Old 04-07-05, 02:10 PM
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Default WHeels and tires selections

As some of you know I recently got my Ltuned S/S installed and I love them. I am now looking for wheels and tires. My top 2 choices are Iforged Aero's and trying to find some Lsportline Model 1's, in either 19 or 20. With the suspension I have what would you recommend and why? THis is my daily driver and more often than not I will have more than 2 people in the car. With that being said what are your opinions?

I am leaning towards 20's for personal preference, but if it is not the best in terms of daily driveability then 19's it is!!!
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Iforged aeros all the way
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I have the aeros (19"). Will post some pics soon with the 19" and the LTuned combo. Switched out those now tho. It is really what you want. I went with the 19's because I wanted it low and not really needing to add a kit (haha... CL changes everything) Cant go wrong either way tho.
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how low is L-tuned springs will take you????
I wanna see the pics before and after if you could...please
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Out of those two choice I would definately go with the Aeros.
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definitely iforged aeros
Old 04-07-05, 07:28 PM
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Here is a pic I had of one of the members here on CL. One of my favorite rims.
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Old 04-07-05, 07:37 PM
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With an open wheel design like that you may want to upgrade the rotors and possibly a BBK.
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umm..... you do realize that if you get 19s and just put on the normal tire setup, the ride wil be the same as 20s? only way you can get better ride is if you do 19s with fat setup
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Heres my vote for you to spend your money on Iforged-Aeros
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someone on classified is selling a set of 19 iforged aero, not sure if it will fit the gs, no offset info

and whytry, you haven't gotten back to me?
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Rominl - Sorry man. I forgot, I will.

It's not the ride, I understand I give that up somewhat for bigger rims. I am willing to do that, no problem. I am worried somewhat with rubbing when I have 2 adults in the ride. Since the 20's are 1" larger overall. That's all. If more and more people have the L-tuned S/S and don't rub on 20's then I am getting 20's.

I really like the Aero's. Is that a pic of Darius's ride? It looks like his setup. I am more than likely hooking up with him the weekend to try a couple of things out, weather permitting......

Anybody with L-tuned and 20's or 19's got pics for me? Or actual info on rubbing etc?
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I had the Ltuned with my 19" iforgeds and no rubbing. You are not going to get rubbing with the Ltuned unless you have some crazy offset. The Ltuned isnt that low. Even with people in the back I never rubbed.
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Originally Posted by svt5150
I had the Ltuned with my 19" iforgeds and no rubbing. You are not going to get rubbing with the Ltuned unless you have some crazy offset. The Ltuned isnt that low. Even with people in the back I never rubbed.
yeah, ltuned isn't something dramatic at all, unless you got the wrong offset i dont' think you will have any issues with 20s. i have 20s, aggressive offset, and i am on coilover, and i only rub very occasionally

whytry, i am going to meet the guy tomorrow, so if you have questions let me know. that's your best chance. i will pm you my phone number
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