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19' or 20' on 3IS F Sport? Lowered on RS*R Downs

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Old 01-05-17 | 08:21 AM
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Need opinions and pictures to help with my decision. Gonna put Rohana RFX5. Can't decide if I want 19' or 20'.
Old 01-05-17 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by kazuma0506
Need opinions and pictures to help with my decision. Gonna put Rohana RFX5. Can't decide if I want 19' or 20'.
i have 20s not lowered tho... theirs a guy on here with 20s on coils all about sizing
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19" lowered on Tein S-Techs
Old 01-05-17 | 10:31 AM
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19" is my vote
Old 01-05-17 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrispies


19" lowered on Tein S-Techs
Off topic,

What front lip you got there?

To OP, I say 19s as well
Old 01-05-17 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Off topic,

What front lip you got there?

To OP, I say 19s as well
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Old 01-05-17 | 01:07 PM
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19" lowered on Tein S-Techs
looks nice! Yes, I was reading other forums on here and most ppl say 19's are better for everyday driving and 20's are more for show/bagged cars.
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Originally Posted by kazuma0506
looks nice! Yes, I was reading other forums on here and most ppl say 19's are better for everyday driving and 20's are more for show/bagged cars.
i beg to differ.
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20" - more tire choices.
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19" lowered on RSR Downs.

Old 01-06-17 | 05:55 AM
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I went with 19's on rsr down springs...if your car is an every day driver I would stick to 19's

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I'd say 19's as well. These are sitting on Half Downs.

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My prior IS on RSR Downs with Verdex Axis wheels (similar to your Rohana's).
19x8.5 +38 235/35/19
19x9.5 +38 265/30/19

Perfect wheel size/drop setup to me, as a daily driver.


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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
My prior IS on RSR Downs with Verdex Axis wheels (similar to your Rohana's).
19x8.5 +38 235/35/19
19x9.5 +38 265/30/19

Perfect wheel size/drop setup to me, as a daily driver.

You got rid of your 2017 A4 super quick... lol
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
My prior IS on RSR Downs with Verdex Axis wheels (similar to your Rohana's).
19x8.5 +38 235/35/19
19x9.5 +38 265/30/19

Perfect wheel size/drop setup to me, as a daily driver.

What kind of exhaust do you have? How do you like it?


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