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04-22-2008, 04:57 PM
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18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
I am having a problem finding wheels and all-season tires for my 1997 VR-4. Unfortunately Chrome does not hold up well in this area (southern NJ) due to being so close to the salt water.
So I was looking at different wheels and the Toyo Proxis 4 tires (all season a necessity here), but am getting varying opinions from suppliers as to what diameter wheel to get. I have 18" on there now and was thinking about upgrading to 19 or 20 to improve handling. Is there a huge disadvantage of going up a size or two, as long as the profile is changed to keep the outside diameter close ? Thanks Tony |
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04-22-2008, 07:44 PM
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Re: 18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
Quote:
 17-->18-->19-->20 Ok-->Ok-->shizz-->ubershizz Clint
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04-22-2008, 07:46 PM
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Re: 18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
Stick with the 18's - you want SOME sidewall.
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04-22-2008, 08:56 PM
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Re: 18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
18's are a great match for these cars. 19's are just too much form over function and 17's are great for performance but don't fit the car as well as 18's.
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04-22-2008, 09:03 PM
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Re: 18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
I'd stick with 18's. I've got 17's on my 3000 and 18's on the stealth and for handling I think the stealth handles better with the 18's. I did at one point have them switched and the 18's were on the 3000 so I know its not just that my stealth handles better or anything.
IMO 18 FTW 
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04-22-2008, 09:47 PM
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Re: 18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
i just got 18" Maxxim Guilt Rims....all i can say is. amazing. i fell in love with them as soon as i saw them on the car, let alone on the shelf, im very happy with my decision. Heres a pic...., its kinda big, didnt take the time to resize. ill have actual pics up tmr.
 
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04-23-2008, 04:10 AM
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Re: 18 vs 19 vs 20" wheels
Unfortunately chrome, even though it looks awesome, does not hold up due to the salt air. My factory wheels even peeled, although it was after many years. The Enkei Chrome wheels pitted after less than a year, and after about a year I had two delaminate either on the face or bead or both.
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