Rim Sizing
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From: Enterprise AL
Rim Sizing
What would you all recommend for new rims for my 2000 Coupe, 18s front and rear or 18s front and 19s rear? What are the pros/cons of each? Any input or opinions are welcome.
Le Mans Master
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In my mind the only reason to get 19" rears is for aesthetics. If you simply must have "the look", which of course is purely subjective, then by all means. Otherwise I feel the 18" rears are superior in so many ways: less initial cost for tires (and possibly also wheels), greater tire selection and availability, less weight, they will hook up better [all other things being equal I THINK].... That's all I can think of at the moment.
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by wamara
In my mind the only reason to get 19" rears is for aesthetics. If you simply must have "the look", which of course is purely subjective, then by all means. Otherwise I feel the 18" rears are superior in so many ways: less initial cost for tires (and possibly also wheels), greater tire selection and availability, less weight, they will hook up better [all other things being equal I THINK].... That's all I can think of at the moment.
Safety Car
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From: Palmdale CA
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by wamara
In my mind the only reason to get 19" rears is for aesthetics. If you simply must have "the look", which of course is purely subjective, then by all means. Otherwise I feel the 18" rears are superior in so many ways: less initial cost for tires (and possibly also wheels), greater tire selection and availability, less weight, they will hook up better [all other things being equal I THINK].... That's all I can think of at the moment.
I wanted the look so I went with 19's all around. That being said, I haven't noticed any decrease in performance while driving the twisties here in Cali. 
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Originally Posted by JCGRCYA
I wanted the look so I went with 19's all around. That being said, I haven't noticed any decrease in performance while driving the twisties here in Cali. Sorry forget I asked, thought I was in a C6 thread.
Last edited by luv2golf; Sep 19, 2006 at 08:14 PM.
