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18's or 19's is the question?

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Old May 15, 2001 | 06:15 AM
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Sup Guys,

I am trying to get some feedback on whether 18's or 19's are a better choice. What's it like, road handling and ride comfort on both. It's obvious 19's will be more bling bling, but is if worth it? I will be lowering my S2K with HR racing springs 1.6 front/1.5 rear drop. Let me know what you guys think or suggest. Thanks

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Old May 15, 2001 | 06:25 AM
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Dav, I'm afraid you are going to get flamed because the people here get weird about this question.

I'm running 18's and enjoy them 19's would be cool too, IMHO!
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Old May 15, 2001 | 06:40 AM
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18 is the biggest I would recommend on the S2000 bud...
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Old May 15, 2001 | 06:45 AM
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19" wheels will look better, but are less practical for ever day driving. Small sidewall offers little protection from potholes and bling blings, what ever they are. If you are going to use your S2000 as your primary car I would (did) go with 18".
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Old May 15, 2001 | 07:25 AM
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Will,

Yours looks great! My S2K is not my Primary it's actually my secondary car. But, I can't stop from driving it almost all of the time lol. I like both the 18" and 19" look okay the 19's a little more. But, I want input on the ride difference between the two. Thanks


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Old May 15, 2001 | 07:33 AM
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Just as a side note, you will lose some of the great handling characteristics better know with our cars on the larger wheel sizes. If performance is less a concern than looks then go for the big size wheel. At that point comfort and practicality will play the role in determining wheel size. Good luck!
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Old May 15, 2001 | 07:49 AM
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I hear that 19s are mostly for show.
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Old May 15, 2001 | 08:04 AM
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S2K Fan- Yeah, that sounds about right
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Old May 15, 2001 | 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by DavS2K
I am trying to get some feedback on whether 18's or 19's are a better choice.
Dumb and dumber -- IMHO!
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Old May 15, 2001 | 08:53 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by DavS2K
[B]Sup Guys,

I am trying to get some feedback on whether 18's or 19's are a better choice.
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