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19" vs 18" wheels (2nd gen GS)
10-05-05, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by markgs4
I recently upgraded to 19's from 17's, and with the addition of my coilovers, I really dont feel much of a compromise with regards comfort. I used to read all the posts about how harsh the ride would be, etc., but in my opinion, it wasnt that dramatic a change in regards comfort (maybe its the new suspension too). Anyway, while at the NorCal EOS meet this past weekend, I got to see first had some GS's on 18's, and the looked very nice in person...not too small. Maybe it depends on how the rest of the car is done up.
I think Hameed is on 18's still, and his car looks amazing!
I think Hameed is on 18's still, and his car looks amazing!
10-05-05, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasGS
I'm looking for new wheels right now and have decided on 19's. 18's were not even in the running. From what I can tell by researching the site, most GS owner go with 19's or 20's. I figured I would go with 19's so the ride is not as harsh as the 20's could be. I also figured with a bit more cush between the road and rim, possible bending of the rim will be reduced with 19's. I like the way the 20's fill the wheel well but I think fitment of the 19's will be a bit easier. Again, this is all based on the research I have gathered from the site. Others may have different, real life experience/opinion's on this.
10-05-05, 02:45 PM
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I was very happy with my 18" volks [ultra light & ultra strong]. But from certain angles they definitely looked small. The HRE's look a lot better but weigh 10/15 lbs more per corner [with tire].
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10-07-05, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LT. LEX
I have 19's and I get compliments on my ride comfort all of the time. I think 18's look just a bit small with our slightly overweight GS.
10-09-05, 03:57 PM
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Wow.. I was wondering if 18s were going to be too much for the GS... Well, I guess now I know 18s are going to be fine. I won't do anything bigger then 18s, so they get my vote.
10-10-05, 10:49 PM
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for the dimensions of the car, 19"s look best. I think 20"s look too SUV sized. Unfortunately, many rims that I really like don't come in 19"s... so 18" for me. I guess I'll just take the ride quality and performance over looks
10-11-05, 04:24 PM
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18s can look good depending on the rim design and how big a lip. A big rear lip will make any rim look smaller.
I've gone from 17s, to 18s, to 19s.
I really like my 19s and am glad I didn't go to 20s because I don't want that much bling or less tirewall (I run the fat 19 setup).
I've gone from 17s, to 18s, to 19s.
I really like my 19s and am glad I didn't go to 20s because I don't want that much bling or less tirewall (I run the fat 19 setup).
10-11-05, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
I really like my 19s and am glad I didn't go to 20s because I don't want that much bling or less tirewall (I run the fat 19 setup).
