Best sized rims for a 2002 GS3?
09-24-08, 05:49 PM
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If you worry about potholes and bad roads....go with 18s...the fat tire setup will provide enough cushion.
I went with 19s since the wheel+tire sizes match the existing diameter of stock size....so I dont have to worry about re-calibrating my speedometer...but I still avoid potholes like landmines.
If roads are not an issue, and purely for looks...go with 20s....speedometer may be off a bit....but who cares....your on DUBS!!!
I went with 19s since the wheel+tire sizes match the existing diameter of stock size....so I dont have to worry about re-calibrating my speedometer...but I still avoid potholes like landmines.
If roads are not an issue, and purely for looks...go with 20s....speedometer may be off a bit....but who cares....your on DUBS!!!
20's for show
18's for go
(of course 19 is somewhere in between but more towards the 20's)
09-24-08, 06:00 PM
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I've been wrestling with this one myself. I live in Wisconsin, so I WAS thinking 18's max, but then they're not exactly showstoppers. So I'm between 19's and 20's... I've visited car dealerships where stockers on brand new cars are something like 245/35-19 or 255/35-20...I figure if they manage, so will I as long as I'm careful. So, it's 19's or 20's for me. 19's are more forgiving ride-wise and are less expensive usually, but 20's just fill the wheelwell that little bit extra. Honestly, though, it'll come down to the rim I want, what size it's available in, and what kind of a deal I get. My favorite rim on clearance would put me on 19's OR 20's.
09-24-08, 06:11 PM
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09-25-08, 01:55 PM
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Okay. I'm a total beginner when it comes to selecting rims. I read over this:
http://www.lgwnorcal.net/articles/wheelfitment.html to get some ideas on rims sizes and offsets. So I have a better idea of what I need to look for. I have Tein CS Coilovers and the stock rims just need to go (maybe a winter set). I also read somewhere that someone ran 19's in front and 20's in the rear. I was thinking about this: 18x7.5 with 37 mm of offset in the front, and 19x9.5 with 45mm of offset in the rear. Would that work. The offsets in the rear are a little off what is recommended in the article above. I just don't want to have to roll or cut my fenders. Thanks for the help.
http://www.lgwnorcal.net/articles/wheelfitment.html to get some ideas on rims sizes and offsets. So I have a better idea of what I need to look for. I have Tein CS Coilovers and the stock rims just need to go (maybe a winter set). I also read somewhere that someone ran 19's in front and 20's in the rear. I was thinking about this: 18x7.5 with 37 mm of offset in the front, and 19x9.5 with 45mm of offset in the rear. Would that work. The offsets in the rear are a little off what is recommended in the article above. I just don't want to have to roll or cut my fenders. Thanks for the help.
09-25-08, 02:15 PM
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Okay. I'm a total beginner when it comes to selecting rims. I read over this:
http://www.lgwnorcal.net/articles/wheelfitment.html to get some ideas on rims sizes and offsets. So I have a better idea of what I need to look for. I have Tein CS Coilovers and the stock rims just need to go (maybe a winter set). I also read somewhere that someone ran 19's in front and 20's in the rear. I was thinking about this: 18x7.5 with 37 mm of offset in the front, and 19x9.5 with 45mm of offset in the rear. Would that work. The offsets in the rear are a little off what is recommended in the article above. I just don't want to have to roll or cut my fenders. Thanks for the help.
http://www.lgwnorcal.net/articles/wheelfitment.html to get some ideas on rims sizes and offsets. So I have a better idea of what I need to look for. I have Tein CS Coilovers and the stock rims just need to go (maybe a winter set). I also read somewhere that someone ran 19's in front and 20's in the rear. I was thinking about this: 18x7.5 with 37 mm of offset in the front, and 19x9.5 with 45mm of offset in the rear. Would that work. The offsets in the rear are a little off what is recommended in the article above. I just don't want to have to roll or cut my fenders. Thanks for the help.
fronts: mid 30s offset
rears: upper 30s offset
you'll be fine since CS dont go too low on 19s anyway. dont complicate yourself with different diameter wheels (18s vs 19s).
09-25-08, 02:42 PM
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19's with fat tire setup is the best compromise of looks and functionality. 20's are very durable too, especially if the car is not slammed.
I drove all over with 20's and slammed TEINS with my GS4, no issues
I drove all over with 20's and slammed TEINS with my GS4, no issues
09-25-08, 04:11 PM
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20's Look The Best On A 2nd Gen Gs !
20'S look the best but ive done from 18's to 22's and i'd pick 20's even though i have staggered 22's ! 8.5" in the front w/245/30's and 10's in the rear w/285/25's !JUST MY $0.02 !
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