Need advise on wheels.
11-30-04, 09:33 PM
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Need advise on wheels.
Hi, i'm going to buy new wheels but i don't know which size is better 18 or 20.
the dealer don't recomend 20". if i get 20", do i need to change the suspension or brakes?
Or is it better to get the 18"?
the dealer don't recomend 20". if i get 20", do i need to change the suspension or brakes?
Or is it better to get the 18"?
11-30-04, 10:19 PM
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Re: Need advise on wheels.
Originally posted by suhermanj
Hi, i'm going to buy new wheels but i don't know which size is better 18 or 20.
the dealer don't recomend 20". if i get 20", do i need to change the suspension or brakes?
Or is it better to get the 18"?
Hi, i'm going to buy new wheels but i don't know which size is better 18 or 20.
the dealer don't recomend 20". if i get 20", do i need to change the suspension or brakes?
Or is it better to get the 18"?
if you get 20s and the right tires, it's ging to look so much better. but the tires will be more low profile, so the ride might be harsher.
you don't need to change the suspensions, they are not required, but they will make the car look better of course
unless the new wheels are exceptionally heavy, i don't think you need new brakes too
11-30-04, 11:46 PM
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Re: Re: Need advise on wheels.
Originally posted by rominl
18s ar just like the stock ones, imho that's not good enough
if you get 20s and the right tires, it's ging to look so much better. but the tires will be more low profile, so the ride might be harsher.
you don't need to change the suspensions, they are not required, but they will make the car look better of course
unless the new wheels are exceptionally heavy, i don't think you need new brakes too
18s ar just like the stock ones, imho that's not good enough
if you get 20s and the right tires, it's ging to look so much better. but the tires will be more low profile, so the ride might be harsher.
you don't need to change the suspensions, they are not required, but they will make the car look better of course
unless the new wheels are exceptionally heavy, i don't think you need new brakes too
If i use the 20s, will the look too high or it will be like stock. do you have a picture of sc430 with 20s with stock springs. Thaks a lot.
11-30-04, 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by suhermanj
If i use the 20s, will the look too high or it will be like stock. do you have a picture of sc430 with 20s with stock springs. Thaks a lot.
If i use the 20s, will the look too high or it will be like stock. do you have a picture of sc430 with 20s with stock springs. Thaks a lot.
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12-01-04, 06:05 AM
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You SC430 = your decision, but I wouldn't do the 20s. I agree that the right set-up with 20s would look sweet, but you may go through a lot of tires riding on 20s on Indiana roads.
12-01-04, 06:21 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
you are welcome. if i got the sc430, i would put on 20s without a doubt
you are welcome. if i got the sc430, i would put on 20s without a doubt
I agree, I would love to see that blue one lowered. Very nice looking vehicle
12-01-04, 08:06 PM
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Why not 18 or 19s? I'd be more interested in wheel design rather than size. Besides, you're adding a *****load of unsprung weight with 20s. I like looks, but only if it doesn't affect function.
If you're aware of all the drawbacks and still want them, then go for them.
Post some pics when you're done.
If you're aware of all the drawbacks and still want them, then go for them.
Post some pics when you're done.
12-01-04, 08:50 PM
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Why not 18 or 19s? I'd be more interested in wheel design rather than size. Besides, you're adding a *****load of unsprung weight with 20s. I like looks, but only if it doesn't affect function.
If you're aware of all the drawbacks and still want them, then go for them.
Post some pics when you're done.
Why not 18 or 19s? I'd be more interested in wheel design rather than size. Besides, you're adding a *****load of unsprung weight with 20s. I like looks, but only if it doesn't affect function.
If you're aware of all the drawbacks and still want them, then go for them.
Post some pics when you're done.
12-02-04, 07:12 AM
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19's seems like a good compromise between looks & ride quality IMO. Personally, I still prefer the SC430 to ride more like a luxury car which it is meant to be.
12-02-04, 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by SexySC
19's seems like a good compromise between looks & ride quality IMO. Personally, I still prefer the SC430 to ride more like a luxury car which it is meant to be.
19's seems like a good compromise between looks & ride quality IMO. Personally, I still prefer the SC430 to ride more like a luxury car which it is meant to be.
12-02-04, 02:23 PM
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Originally posted by SexySC
19's seems like a good compromise between looks & ride quality IMO. Personally, I still prefer the SC430 to ride more like a luxury car which it is meant to be.
19's seems like a good compromise between looks & ride quality IMO. Personally, I still prefer the SC430 to ride more like a luxury car which it is meant to be.
the stock sc430 rides very stiff coz' of the runflat. i was thinking the other day, with tein cs and some 19s/20s, would the ride be actually better or what?
the sc430 stock rides quite a bit stiffer than my gs with tein cs and 20s