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Old 09-08-09, 07:51 AM
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I am still contemplating on getting 18" or 19" for my Soarer.
What would CL recommend and why?

I use it as a DD, and plan on eventually taking it to the track next season.
Old 09-08-09, 07:55 AM
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Go with 18s. 19" tires cost too much.
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i would say 18's would be optimal for a DD, and track use from time to time. Me personally I would get 18's for DD, and when it comes track time, have a nice set of 17's ready to go just to shave that little bit of rotating mass.
Old 09-08-09, 08:02 AM
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18s will let you put on slightly thicker tires which are better for a DD but 19s look nicer.

If you are buying new then i say get 18s but if you are buying used get whatever you find for a good deal.

BTW i wouldnt track my DD tires, it would suck to have one bubble and need replacing.
Old 09-08-09, 10:36 AM
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18's are for wimps....
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Originally Posted by 96SC4
18's are for wimps....
For real...stock 16's are where its at...ahem..
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18's and go low
Old 09-08-09, 11:05 AM
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19" tires are 130 bucks... Is that expensive?

19's are the right size for the SC.
Old 09-08-09, 11:12 AM
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I have 18's which I think look good, but in regards to looks 19's look better. 18's are better for track use because of less rotating mass as stated above and tires are cheaper. I go through tires too fast at drift events to even consider going with 19's. Think about what your priorities are and make a decision based upon them.
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Get forged 19's.
Spend some money!
Old 09-08-09, 01:08 PM
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19's would look better..
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Originally Posted by ecstaticSC
Go with 18s. 19" tires cost too much.
agreed. i sold my stock wheels and bought 2 sets of 19s. i'm going to try and sell both of my 19s for some nice 18s. i should just have gone with 18s in the first place.
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Originally Posted by Wicked SC
19's would look better..
18" jeronimo
Old 09-08-09, 03:02 PM
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19''s dude
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depends are the roads out there. If they are decent i would go 19s if they are nice i would go 20s. I would only track some good 17s anyway.


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