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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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I am thinking of getting some 20" shelby razors. are there any problems/issues w/ 20" rims? rubbing in the wheel well, how does it affect the ride?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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You're going to lose ride quality and comftorability (spelling?), and some performance (handling) aspects.
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Default RE: any drawbacks with 20" rims?

they'll be heavier than stock, creating more unsprung weight, and thus, hurting handling and acceleration a bit. you probably won't notice the difference in acceleration unless you take it to the track a lot, but you'll probably notice a small decrease in overall handling. you'll also get a harsher ride due to having to go with a tire with a smaller sidewall. however, they'll look damn good! just depends on what's most important to you and how much you're willing to spend.
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Default RE: any drawbacks with 20" rims?

thanks for the input, i may consider 18 or 19's
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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My ride quality didn't go down really all that much. But they are heavier. Just a good excuse to get some power mods to make up for them.
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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i'm running on 20x9 Saleen OEM wheels w/ General Exclaim UHP tires 255/35/20. ride quality does not suffer much but i can surely say the stock shocks SUCK. Handling in corners were improved a lot imo, its just the stock shocks are too floaty and bouncy, even cruising.

luckily i have D-specs, prokit, adj panhard, UCA, HD strut mounts in my closet . just need to find an open weekend to install them.
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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that might do it!
Remember, you're going from stock tires of 55 side profile to 35, which is bound to cause a huge difference in ride feel, some good... some bad. It'll take lots of other parts to get it the way you want.
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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everyone is speaking the truth...but the look of a 20" rim under our cars is soooo worth it!
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Just switching from 17 to 18 I noticed a big difference, I can't imagine going to 20's...



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