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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 01:03 PM
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Has anyone (not affiliated with the folks selling them) purchased a set of these yet? I'm anxious to buy a set, but need an objective evaluation.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 12:22 AM
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isnt 19 inch too big for our car?
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 06:53 AM
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Not with rubberband tires.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 08:16 AM
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anyone have the link to the pics? I must have missed the thread.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 08:54 AM
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19" wheels are way too big on the s. even if they fit, they add too much unsprung weight and thus only serves to compromise the performace of the modified s, unless those wheels are ultra light weight. if you like the rice look, go ahead, but if you are concerned about the performance degradation, dont get them. just my 2 cents.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 08:59 AM
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I know that you want an outside opinion, but just so you know, the tires I put on my car have the same amount of sidewall that a 19 inch wheel that I put on 996 Porsche and CLK Mercedes. It is not that muchlower than 18s.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 09:02 AM
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19" wheels are way too big on the s. even if they fit, they add too much unsprung weight and thus only serves to compromise the performace of the modified s, unless those wheels are ultra light weight. if you like the rice look, go ahead, but if you are concerned about the performance degradation, dont get them. just my 2 cents
The wheels weight 19lbs and is light.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 04:55 PM
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sorry, pardon my ignorance. i guess that's about the same weight as stock enkei's.
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 08:55 AM
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Most 19s weight a lot, but this wheel is a one piece forged wheel and designed to be light and strong. And if anyone missed the photo here it is.





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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 09:04 AM
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They look bloody nice though.
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