18's vs 20's
04-17-2009, 06:56 AM
#11
It's all personal preference. You're gonna hear good & bad regarding both, ie: looks, weight, ride quality, performance, etc... For me, I went with 20's, because I like the look that they give my car and my car will never see a track (as long as I own it).
04-17-2009, 07:50 AM
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20's are heavier, make you have lower gear ratio, and a rougher ride!!
I personally dont have them but from the posts i have read this is the problem with them!!
On the plus side they look awesome on our cars!!
I think 18's with a fat tire looks really good too!! more old school muscle type look!!
I personally dont have them but from the posts i have read this is the problem with them!!
On the plus side they look awesome on our cars!!
I think 18's with a fat tire looks really good too!! more old school muscle type look!!
Also, 20s FTW!!!
04-17-2009, 08:07 AM
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As a more practical matter for a daily driver, the sidewalls of 20" tires that are about 27" tall will be 1" shorter than 27" tall 18" sizes. Translation: 20's are more likely to suffer pinch flats and bent wheels.
The poster child for this situation lives just down the road from me, has two cars with big wheels/short sidewall tires, and on any given day at least one of them is either running on the spare or sitting on a flat.
Norm
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04-17-2009, 08:38 AM
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Does the OP even plan on racing? 1/4 mile times may not even matter. Mustangs have fairly large wheel wells. 20's fit without sacrificing to much tire and no speedometer changes are required if you get the right size.
04-17-2009, 08:41 AM
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20's are heavier, make you have lower gear ratio, and a rougher ride!!
I personally dont have them but from the posts i have read this is the problem with them!!
On the plus side they look awesome on our cars!!
I think 18's with a fat tire looks really good too!! more old school muscle type look!!
I personally dont have them but from the posts i have read this is the problem with them!!
On the plus side they look awesome on our cars!!
I think 18's with a fat tire looks really good too!! more old school muscle type look!!
04-17-2009, 09:31 AM
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Dont buy 19 inch rims- nobody makes good tires for 19s and the selection is totally limited.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
04-17-2009, 09:38 AM
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Dont buy 19 inch rims- nobody makes good tires for 19s and the selection is totally limited.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
04-17-2009, 09:45 AM
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Dont buy 19 inch rims- nobody makes good tires for 19s and the selection is totally limited.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
You can have 20's and have your meat too. Check the sig....295/40/20
04-17-2009, 09:47 AM
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04-17-2009, 10:06 AM
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Dont buy 19 inch rims- nobody makes good tires for 19s and the selection is totally limited.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
20" rims will usually weigh more than 18" rims. 20" rims have limited drag tire choices. You can get Nittos in a drag radial for 20s (which are not really good) or use a street tire but the low sidewall of a 20" tire is not conducive to getting traction.
18" rims are large enough and you can get a huge selection of tire brands, sizes and types. Drag radials from everybody and in different widths and heights.
20" rims are just for bling factor and it is a personal choice. I like the old school look with big meat in back. Some like the big rim modern thug look. If you are about going fast forget the 20s though.
