20" wheels on an sc430
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hey guys, good to see all of you here, about 5 months ago, I bought a pearl white 2002 sc430 and have driven it everyday since...i love it.
i was thinking of putting some 20" wheels (deep dish) on it but everywhere i seem to go to look at some wheels, the salesperson reccommends i go 19" not 20", so i thought i would ask you guys the xperts.
Will a 20" wheel, screw up the ride and comfort? What do you guys suggest?
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sara
i was thinking of putting some 20" wheels (deep dish) on it but everywhere i seem to go to look at some wheels, the salesperson reccommends i go 19" not 20", so i thought i would ask you guys the xperts.
Will a 20" wheel, screw up the ride and comfort? What do you guys suggest?
thanks
sara
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with 20s, if you stay with the same profile tires as 19s, they are the same, and the ride will be the same, no difference at all. if you get even lower profile tires then that's rubber band, too scary for me
with 20s you might have some rubbing issues at the top of the wheel well.
personally i have 20s and i love the way it looks
with 20s you might have some rubbing issues at the top of the wheel well.
personally i have 20s and i love the way it looks
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hey guys, good to see all of you here, about 5 months ago, I bought a pearl white 2002 sc430 and have driven it everyday since...i love it.
i was thinking of putting some 20" wheels (deep dish) on it but everywhere i seem to go to look at some wheels, the salesperson reccommends i go 19" not 20", so i thought i would ask you guys the xperts.
Will a 20" wheel, screw up the ride and comfort? What do you guys suggest?
thanks
sara
i was thinking of putting some 20" wheels (deep dish) on it but everywhere i seem to go to look at some wheels, the salesperson reccommends i go 19" not 20", so i thought i would ask you guys the xperts.
Will a 20" wheel, screw up the ride and comfort? What do you guys suggest?
thanks
sara
The funny thing is I have some wheel style ideas rolling around in my head for the past week on your car. Shoot me an email stefan@d2autosport.com with styles, finish, and budget you had in mind. I'm sure I can help out, and the ride qaulity will be the same as 19s
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hey rominl those are crazy picts, very very nice good job, so since you got 20's let me know what size wheel, rubber and etc you used, did you lower your car?
did you have any issues?
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did you have any issues?
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i have 20x9 and 20x10.5 with 255/35 and 285/30. of course lowered on tein cs. i agree with mark, bottom line is i will never put aftermarket wheels on my car unless the car is lowered, otherwise it just looks silly imho, 19s or 20s.
i have been driving on them for over a yr, not a single problem
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Sara,
First of all, great color choice (I have white as well).![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Secondly, 20's won't screw up the ride & comfort. Surprisingly, 20" non-runflat tires are smoother then oem 18" run-flat tires. I can't stress that enough. The major issue to be concern with are the offsets front/rear.
Like Mark said, if you get 20's then consider lowering it as well. I suggest Tein CS coilovers (new version). They're very comfy & it's only on the 12th softest setting as per recommended by Tein (16 settings total & #16 being the softest).
We're here to help out as best as we can so feel free to ask. Good luck & post back what wheels you get.![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Mark & Henry, just curious...how many finger(s) can you stick in each front & rear fenderwell? I have mine set at a little over a finger in the front & a tight one-finger in the rear.
First of all, great color choice (I have white as well).
![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Secondly, 20's won't screw up the ride & comfort. Surprisingly, 20" non-runflat tires are smoother then oem 18" run-flat tires. I can't stress that enough. The major issue to be concern with are the offsets front/rear.
Like Mark said, if you get 20's then consider lowering it as well. I suggest Tein CS coilovers (new version). They're very comfy & it's only on the 12th softest setting as per recommended by Tein (16 settings total & #16 being the softest).
We're here to help out as best as we can so feel free to ask. Good luck & post back what wheels you get.
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Mark & Henry, just curious...how many finger(s) can you stick in each front & rear fenderwell? I have mine set at a little over a finger in the front & a tight one-finger in the rear.
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thanks rominl
so if put on 20x9 with 255/35, will the ride be similar to my stock 18" wheels?
i dont want to comprimise the ride, and yes sir I will be lowering it!
so if put on 20x9 with 255/35, will the ride be similar to my stock 18" wheels?
i dont want to comprimise the ride, and yes sir I will be lowering it!
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It is not possible to go to a 20" wheel/tire, lower the car and have the same ride. It will be firmer but if you use the right suspension components then the ride will still be comfortable.
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I finally took pics yesterday afternoon. I'll post a new thread later today or tomorrow as well as some comments about iForged.
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Now if you're talking about comparing oem 18" wheels rolling on non-runflat tires then yeah I'm sure those would be a smoother ride (less harsh) then 20" non-runflat tires.
So when's your sc430 coming?!?
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