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Old 03-10-2008, 07:01 PM
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My 19's are still on order so I haven't driven them yet, but I thought they were a goodmiddle optionfor creating an aggressive look while still preserving some side wall for a better ride. I too live in New England and know first hand how crappy the roads are [:@]

I'm afraid if you go with 18's the look won't quite be as aggressive as you were hoping for.
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:08 PM
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You could always go this route! However, I think it will remove the practical part of the equation.



I think you could go to a 295/45/18. It would give you a tire height of 28.31. You would need to get the rev/mile changed in the tune to about 730. Not sure how that would look or if it would cause a problem. Just a thought.



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Old 03-10-2008, 07:15 PM
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The 19" limit my options in a gloss black with chrome lip.

Konig are nice too. What does rdot9 have on his car?
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:35 PM
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So there isn't really a tire option to fill the wheel well?
You want to be looking for a 255/50/18. That should give you close to 28 inch diameter.

Unfortunately your options in that size are severely limited.[:'(]



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Old 03-10-2008, 07:37 PM
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The selection of 19's is definitely less than 18's and 20's, but I did find quite a few wheels at 19" once I started looking around. I found that lakeshore wheel and tire had quite a few, as well as a few other sites.

Good luck!
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:14 PM
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The perfect size is....... 275/45/18

They are 27.74" tall.... about 1/2" taller than stock. They will look great!

I like these http://www.onlinetires.com/default.a...&tid=24686
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:39 PM
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So there isn't really a tire option to fill the wheel well?
You want to be looking for a 255/50/18. That should give you close to 28 inch diameter.

Unfortunately your options in that size are severely limited.[:'(]
The perfect size is....... 275/45/18

They are 27.74" tall.... about 1/2" taller than stock. They will look great!
Thanks guys. This is what I wanted to hear.
I'm going to do some research on what tires are available.
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Old 03-10-2008, 08:50 PM
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You could always go this route! However, I think it will remove the practical part of the equation.



I think you could go to a 295/45/18. It would give you a tire height of 28.31. You would need to get the rev/mile changed in the tune to about 730. Not sure how that would look or if it would cause a problem. Just a thought.



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