18 inches vs 19 inches
#11
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
Which is heavier the larger tire or the larger rim....IMO the larger rim so more weight to turn and the more HP robbed in the process. Rotating mass is only one consideration and the weight of the rim is the other IMO. Makes sense to me and I tend to agree more with P zero! JMO
ORIGINAL: trailblazer
Actually,the diameter of the 19" is the same as the 17"{about 26.6}. the tire is just smaller on the 19,so rotating mass should not be much different,however,I will be going wider so that will make more mass.
Actually,the diameter of the 19" is the same as the 17"{about 26.6}. the tire is just smaller on the 19,so rotating mass should not be much different,however,I will be going wider so that will make more mass.
#12
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
One says it looks mexican and the other says its rice....both usless opinions and do nothing more than make me hungry...[&:]. Anyway yep the bigger the wheel the harsher the ride. The trade off being that the larger wheel (depending on the style) tends to give the car a more appealing look. This is really a hard call to make for anyone...its really heavily reliant on a person's individual tastes. I run 19s and love them..however I also have a modified suspension with aftermarket shocks...so my ride is comfortable. That being said I dont feel I would be comfortable running 20s. My car is my DD and the roads here arent great.
#14
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
i honestly dont even notice the difference in ride with the 20s...i drive it pretty aggressively so i dont really care about ride in the first place...just wanna hear the engine ..when you're really enjoying your drive you really dont pay attention to ride that much. over bumps and stuff its probably stiffer, but it's not jarring...
#15
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
1+ same for me with my 20's
ORIGINAL: gt7er
i honestly dont even notice the difference in ride with the 20s...i drive it pretty aggressively so i dont really care about ride in the first place...just wanna hear the engine ..when you're really enjoying your drive you really dont pay attention to ride that much. over bumps and stuff its probably stiffer, but it's not jarring...
i honestly dont even notice the difference in ride with the 20s...i drive it pretty aggressively so i dont really care about ride in the first place...just wanna hear the engine ..when you're really enjoying your drive you really dont pay attention to ride that much. over bumps and stuff its probably stiffer, but it's not jarring...
#16
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
ORIGINAL: Pantera72
I'm more than happy with my 18's.....
I'm more than happy with my 18's.....
#17
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
The trade off being that the larger wheel (depending on the style) tends to give the car a more appealing look.
No, seriously I disagree that larger rims are more appealing. The 20" rims are a taste thing. I would never ever put them on my car but some people have a fixation that bigger is better.Maybe they ned to get 22" rims then. Everytime I see a Charger with 22" rimsI laugh my *** off. People who are old school like me think that giant rims dont look very good. Those who want a classic muscle car look or are in to the drag race scene tend not to be in the 20" rim club.
#18
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
I went with 20 x 9's, because they suit my taste the best.. I did however notice just a slight lose of acceleration from a dead stop. Very little... But once I was rolling and rowing through the gears it was hardly noticable at all..
The next day I put on my C&L intake and SCT tuner set on full attack and I about dotted my shorts.. That thing really came to life.. Even with the 20's it pulls and pullsand pulls.. Very satisifed with the boys at Evolution performance... Next, the 4.10's will get me rolling a bit quicker..
Most importantly, go with what you think looks best.. Some guys like 22's and the next guy likes 15" Cragars.. I spent a lot of time researching before I bought wheels.. I must have looked at 1000 mustangs with differnet wheel/ tire combos and I was always attracted to the cars with 20's.. Good luck brother..
The next day I put on my C&L intake and SCT tuner set on full attack and I about dotted my shorts.. That thing really came to life.. Even with the 20's it pulls and pullsand pulls.. Very satisifed with the boys at Evolution performance... Next, the 4.10's will get me rolling a bit quicker..
Most importantly, go with what you think looks best.. Some guys like 22's and the next guy likes 15" Cragars.. I spent a lot of time researching before I bought wheels.. I must have looked at 1000 mustangs with differnet wheel/ tire combos and I was always attracted to the cars with 20's.. Good luck brother..
#19
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
Go with whatever looks the best[&:] to YOU... some people don't like the look of 18's *cough.... me....cough*...lol. My PERSONAL PREFERENCE is that these cars look better with 20's. But thats me ...Honestly, some of those 19's look really good. I thought they were 20's for a sec. If you're worried about ride quality go 19's, but know that 20's will definitely NOT kill your ride quality. It will be a little stiffer of course, but it won't be objectionable at all.
Just my humble opinion[8D].
Just my humble opinion[8D].
#20
RE: 18 inches vs 19 inches
It's not the weight everyone is talking about, it's where the weight is. The further the weight is towards the outside of the tire, the harder it is to get them to rotate.
That being said, IMO 18, 19 or 20" wheels look good on this car, depending on the ride height.
Also, the bigger you get, the less choice in tires, especially drag radials, you have. They also cost more and are more sensitive damage from pot holes, curbs or other obstacles.
Bet yet, we will sacrifice alot and take chancesto have something that looks cool.
My vote is for 18's...but I'm biased as it is what I have.
That being said, IMO 18, 19 or 20" wheels look good on this car, depending on the ride height.
Also, the bigger you get, the less choice in tires, especially drag radials, you have. They also cost more and are more sensitive damage from pot holes, curbs or other obstacles.
Bet yet, we will sacrifice alot and take chancesto have something that looks cool.
My vote is for 18's...but I'm biased as it is what I have.