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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Default 20" wheels on my S

Im going to buy some wheels pretty soon where can I find the best deal.
Im looking to get 19" x 8.5 - 19" x 10 or if I can get get some 20" I will but I dont know if they will fit
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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20" inch wheels are fine for show, but lousy for go. This low a profile tire will have a horrible ride, and will change the overall effect of the suspension setup and alignment that you will very likely lose handling rather than improve it. Plus, the likely rise in unsprung weight will slow acceleration, and increase braking distance due to higher inertial forces.

So if that is your goal, have at it.

Bigger is not always better.
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Maybe you have the wrong car - shoulda got one of these...



Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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ROTFLMAO!

I saw a tricked out Mercedes S-class today with 20's, and mirror tint. It looked like Sugar Bear's pimp car!

P.S. I have a print of your picture - it is called The Wave, and is by an Asian artist as I recall.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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get some 18's for all around performance and looks imo. 20's is jus too big. but then agian everybody has there own taste.
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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RoadRage - Gotta get those platform shoes with goldfish in 'em. hehe
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by lig
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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Culture AND vast knowledge of oils.

A unique combination.

Yes indeed - a famous japanese work of art. Artist = Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849)
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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What Road Rage said.

And even for the "show and no go" set, take a look at how silly cars look with the monster wheels and tiny (in comparison) brake calipers and rotors. You'll look pretty long and hard to find a BBK to fill a 20" wheel. Tiny brakes and big wheels say alot about the function of the car in question.....
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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What is wrong with big rims???? There are only Five bolts on each rim to change when u go to the track

19 x 8 19 x 10



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