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Old 03-15-2007, 02:09 PM
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Debating between 18s or 20s on my 07 gt. It's at the shop right now for body work and I need to know wat wheels/tires to put on. Well i know i want black and most likely bullits, but I've read that 20s don't give as good of handling? I want my car to handle as well as it looks. Anyone with some imput...besides try the search feature...please help.
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PS. the company that the 20s were going to come from only has 18 on the wheels that i like...so I need to make my decision today so that i can get these wheels
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:17 PM
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I personally think 18's look better, handle better, and are cheaper (Generally), but I'm an old guy....so what the heck do I know!?
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:18 PM
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personally i like the 18's i have if u are looking to keep the retro look i dont think 20's fit that motto
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:33 PM
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20's will give a stiffer ride due to the lack of sidewall height. Plus easier to bend on potholes. If you plan on doing some serious cruising, trips & rides I'd suggest the 18's.
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:35 PM
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:42 PM
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Go with 18"s I have 20"s and wishI did something else. Big thing is it limits your tire options. I love the look of them but the cost + limitations aren't worth the look alone.
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:45 PM
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i thought long and hard also on this,,,I went with 18's Happy i did
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:51 PM
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Yep 18s
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:14 PM
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IM SURE YOU GUYS ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE COMFORT OF 18'S BUT, 20'S SURE LOOK GOOD AND DEFINITELY HANDLE BETTER (LESS FLEX ON SIDEWALL). BUT I DO BELIEVE 18'S ARE BETTER FOR LAUNCHING. I HAVE 295'S IN THE REAR. BUT GOOD LUCK WITH WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE BECAUSE AT THE END ITS WHAT YOU LIKE, NOT WHAT OTHERS DO
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:43 PM
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