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Guys running 20" wheels

Old 10-02-2012, 10:45 AM
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Guys running 20" wheels

Hey everyone. I am looking at 20" wheels and am wondering for those of you running them how is the ride/handling compromised? Are you lowered on springs or coils? Any pictures would be great! N1ck I know youre on 20s hahaha
Old 10-02-2012, 11:29 AM
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Take a ride in Nick's car & you will know if you like the ride or not in real life.

20's are nice but too dangerous to bend or crack a wheel with 25 series rubber band tires. A friend of mine cracked 2 HRE in 20's... that's why I decided to go safer with 19's.
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20s looks big in pics, but it looks really nice in person. But you do run a larger risk of damaging your wheels on pot holes, and i know waterloo is full of them! :P get 19s and slam on the car on coils
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I've dented my HREs already on some crazy SF potholes. It's barely noticeable in the feel of the steering wheel, but I'm still getting them replaced. I'm running 235/30s in the front and I'll probably switch to 245/35 Michelins next.

20"s do give the car a more aggressive stance though.
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You were in my car at Waterloo on Avicii week I think lol. The ride is pretty stiff and you gotta be more careful driving it. Let me know when you come by Toronto and we'll go for a spin.
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20's would be fine as long as you have a good chiropractor.
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the ride isn't as bad as people make it...i am on 20's its a bit rougher than stock but not much....depending on road conditions of where you live might cause rim damage....i am on 30 profile and and so far its all good

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I LOVEEEEEE EM 20"

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