Do you regret going to 19s
10-07-11, 02:20 PM
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10-07-11, 04:13 PM
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i think a lot of it is personal preference and what you are comparing it to. I personally think the 18's ride great but my comparison was a lifted 4wd truck on 33 mud tires....
10-07-11, 04:53 PM
#20
As stated, the shorter the sidewall the rougher the ride, not to mention less traction on rough roads. No way to avoid it in a straight comparison. The only alteration that can assist in maintaining some form of ride quality while going up in rim size is to lighten your unsprung mass. This means super lightweight rims and tire combinations.
Ride quality is the key reason I went the other way... from OEM 18s down to 17's. I also went lightweight and dropped each corner to 40lbs (tire & rim total weight). so I gained in handling as well.
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Ride quality is the key reason I went the other way... from OEM 18s down to 17's. I also went lightweight and dropped each corner to 40lbs (tire & rim total weight). so I gained in handling as well.
2 cents
10-08-11, 02:22 AM
#24
I am about to discover myself. Got 19" wheels waiting for the tires. Actually, I'm saving up money so that I can afford a decent 19" tires. I want to get PS2s or Potenza S001. I would like to know which one is more quiet and more compliant?
10-11-11, 12:55 PM
#28
From another thread.
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I've spent a while looking for the right car from the Genesis to a three series BMW as well as G37 and 350Z. I just happened to fall upon a beautiful starfire pearl is250 at a Lexus dealership and drove her off the lot a week later! Although I have already done a few things to my car I joined in hopes to learn so much more and check out other people's whips! I'm in for an exciting ride
Here is my baby
These are not updated pics. I will post them later on tonight! The future looks bright for this car..
