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NYC driver, wants rims. POLL WHAT SIZE

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Old 04-27-06, 09:06 AM
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i didnt vote for 18s or 19s because i want you to get 20s!! i used to be paranoid about bending or destroying these wheels before i put them on (axis milano staggered 20s) but the ride quality and how these things actually handle and hold up against crappy road conditions is honestly 100x better then i thought it was going to be..dont be scurd, buy the dubs lol honestly you just have to use common sense when youre driving and dont straight up aim for huge potholes and youll be ok. (im running 245 35 20 tires in front and 275 30 20 in back)
Old 04-27-06, 01:37 PM
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Holy crap, those plates are insane. I learned a lesson the first time I nailed it. Always stay on the left when on that overpass. Yea so the belt is really nothing. FDR south, I agree, that thing sux, so just be careful over there. Quality rim and a decent tire pressure is what counts. You will be fine, just will need to steer a little more lol.

Go 20", summer is out, and a lot of GSs are putting their DUBs on. It looks awsome. Keep the stock rims for winter.
Old 04-27-06, 08:54 PM
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my friend bends the 16's he's got on an acura integra driving in Staten Island where the roads are now just as bad as brooklyn. just replace the 17s... id be wayy too scared to put anything over that if it were my lexus.
Old 04-28-06, 11:45 PM
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you know what sucks. i'm in queens!!!!!

and yes, us new yorkers actually do somehow subconsciously remember where those potholes and bumps are. except for those other times when... i dunno on the phone, tired and not paying attention, or checking out other cars heh (and girls too)

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Old 05-13-06, 05:53 AM
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I live in queens and have 18s. I commute to NYC everyday during the week. If I lived in a different area, I would have definetly gottn 18s. But considering where I live, how I drive & how I want my car to look.... Believe me 18 is awesome.
Old 05-14-06, 06:31 PM
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19s would be pimp.. but considering your in NYC.. and u know with all the NYC rush.. and u wont be able to drive 10mph everyday.. i say go for 18s to be safe
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