Pros/con of running 19" wheels?
10-21-05 | 09:34 AM
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Pros/con of running 19" wheels?
What are the Pro's and con's of running 19's vs 18's on a supra or sc300? I have been seeing many 19 inch setups but I always assumed it was just for aesthetic purposes.
10-21-05 | 10:00 AM
#2
now depending if you get nice wheels or not...considering you get a nice set of 19's
pros: car will look damn good...(with a drop of course)
cons: i don't see any cons...umm...they're heavier than 18's?
18's would look ok on a stock bodied SC, but if you plan to get a bodykit, 19's or 20's is a must.
If you're looking more towards the performance side, I believe 18's would work better for you.
pros: car will look damn good...(with a drop of course)
cons: i don't see any cons...umm...they're heavier than 18's?
18's would look ok on a stock bodied SC, but if you plan to get a bodykit, 19's or 20's is a must.
If you're looking more towards the performance side, I believe 18's would work better for you.
10-21-05 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
now depending if you get nice wheels or not...considering you get a nice set of 19's
pros: car will look damn good...(with a drop of course)
cons: i don't see any cons...umm...they're heavier than 18's?
18's would look ok on a stock bodied SC, but if you plan to get a bodykit, 19's or 20's is a must.
If you're looking more towards the performance side, I believe 18's would work better for you.
pros: car will look damn good...(with a drop of course)
cons: i don't see any cons...umm...they're heavier than 18's?
18's would look ok on a stock bodied SC, but if you plan to get a bodykit, 19's or 20's is a must.
If you're looking more towards the performance side, I believe 18's would work better for you.
not really too many cons though
10-21-05 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Boostage
What are the Pro's and con's of running 19's vs 18's on a supra or sc300? I have been seeing many 19 inch setups but I always assumed it was just for aesthetic purposes.
10-21-05 | 10:24 AM
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I did, at first I was getting lots of hits with no replys. so then i posted here, besides it always good to get as many views on this a possible. this could be a pricey mistake if I chose the wrong size wheel.
10-21-05 | 10:47 AM
#6
Originally Posted by IronCobra
Rougher ride, more wheel to clean, heavier, much more expensive tires to replace, may look too big depending on what style....
not really too many cons though
not really too many cons though
My 18" blitz with Eibach's were a worse ride compared to my current 19" work with Tein's...
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10-21-05 | 12:25 PM
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I have 19's right now but have been thinking about stepping into some 18's. Like others have said tires are more expensive, it's a bigger heavier wheel in most cases which causes slower accelleration. I had rubbing issues in the rear and my car is dropped on Eibach's (fenders have since been shaved). I plan to get Tein SS coilovers soon and hopefully things will be more to my liking comfort-wise.
But for me personally 19's simply LOOK better on the SC, my only qualm is the pricing of tires for 19's. I know a tire distributor and if I had 18's my life would be much easier because this guy has tons of nice 18" tires, but only a handful of 19" tires.
If you're into looks go with 19's
If you're into performance and slightly less expensive tires go with 18's.
The choice is up to you
But for me personally 19's simply LOOK better on the SC, my only qualm is the pricing of tires for 19's. I know a tire distributor and if I had 18's my life would be much easier because this guy has tons of nice 18" tires, but only a handful of 19" tires.
If you're into looks go with 19's
If you're into performance and slightly less expensive tires go with 18's.
The choice is up to you
10-21-05 | 12:32 PM
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I've run 16-19" on my SC.
I have 19s on right now.
The main downsides are: not as comfortable, price of tires, poor accelleration, fitment issues
You may run into rubbing issues. My front wheels are 19x8 +25 with 245/35/19 Pirelli Pzero Rosso. They rub a lot. They came with the wheels but I plan on switching to Falken Azenis ST115 225/35/19. This tire has a much more slanted sidewall compared to the square Pirelli so I should have no rubbing on the fender.
I have 19s on right now.
The main downsides are: not as comfortable, price of tires, poor accelleration, fitment issues
You may run into rubbing issues. My front wheels are 19x8 +25 with 245/35/19 Pirelli Pzero Rosso. They rub a lot. They came with the wheels but I plan on switching to Falken Azenis ST115 225/35/19. This tire has a much more slanted sidewall compared to the square Pirelli so I should have no rubbing on the fender.
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10-21-05 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTeg
You may run into rubbing issues. My front wheels are 19x8 +25 with 245/45/19 Pirelli Pzero Rosso. They rub a lot. They came with the wheels but I plan on switching to Falken Azenis ST115 225/45/19. This tire has a much more slanted sidewall compared to the square Pirelli so I should have no rubbing on the fender.
