for the people on 20" wheels...
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From: hotlanta, ga
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for the people on 20" wheels...
i am thinking of upgrading to 20" wheels as soon as i purchase my CL in march. after much consideration, i am either going to leave them stock 18s or upgrade to 20s, with no other size considerations. i am really worried about damaging them (due to potholes, metal road construction plates, etc.). i mean i drive like an old lady but i know i cannot avoid EVERYTHING on the road. i live in atlanta so the roads are not as bad as when i used to live in nyc, boston, or nashville. any insight? it makes me sad when anything to do with my car gets damaged. i have never upgraded from stock before, what a rookie!
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From: Henderson, NV
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I have 20's on mine and would like to change back to the fordged wheels. But in the mean time I purchased wheel and tire insurance, anything goes wrong with them they get replaced.
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ah screw it. i just get too emotional...
i mean i get PISSED when i accidentally drive over a pothole on stock 18s just because it sounds and feels so damaging to the car. ah forget it i'll just go stock. #**#%%&#!!! 
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Originally Posted by sped
I have 20's on mine and would like to change back to the fordged wheels. But in the mean time I purchased wheel and tire insurance, anything goes wrong with them they get replaced.
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Sounds interesting.
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Go with a forged wheel, maintain the correct tire pressures and as you said drive with common sense and you will be just fine with 20" wheels
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ok, i am just dying from the dilema, to 20"
or not to 20"...that is the question. i visited a local wheel and tire specialty place and they told me that i shouldn't have any problems with damaging 20" inch wheels as long as i drive carefully and keep close maintenance. but they told me that i can only run 19s" because for 20s" i would have to shave my wheelwell and modify my suspension. i mean, will bigger rims for a CL make it look higher and worse? are these mods needed?
p.s. i looked at the the car with stock with 18s" and then the same car side-by-side with 20s and it makes the car look like 19s" should be stock size.
p.s. i looked at the the car with stock with 18s" and then the same car side-by-side with 20s and it makes the car look like 19s" should be stock size.
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Originally Posted by phat-ho
or not to 20"...that is the question. i visited a local wheel and tire specialty place and they told me that i shouldn't have any problems with damaging 20" inch wheels as long as i drive carefully and keep close maintenance. but they told me that i can only run 19s" because for 20s" i would have to shave my wheelwell and modify my suspension. i mean, will bigger rims for a CL make it look higher and worse? are these mods needed?
p.s. i looked at the the car with stock with 18s" and then the same car side-by-side with 20s and it makes the car look like 19s" should be stock size.
p.s. i looked at the the car with stock with 18s" and then the same car side-by-side with 20s and it makes the car look like 19s" should be stock size.
Here's what a proper retailer would say:
You can mount 20" staggered wheels without a problem, you just need to go with a wheel and tire combo with the proper specs, and while you do not HAVE to lower the car, we highly recommend it. There are many here that use the washer method but we normally prefer lowering modules. The lowering yields improved aesthetics and handling.
Notice a difference in the 2 answers? Lol
Good luck bro
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Originally Posted by herzog racing
what do you think about 19's in the front and 20's in the rear?
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Welcome to the wonderful world of "rim spots", these local shops that are trying to sell what they stock and have more knowledge of "Escalades on 28's" than REAL automobile tuning.
Here's what a proper retailer would say:
You can mount 20" staggered wheels without a problem, you just need to go with a wheel and tire combo with the proper specs, and while you do not HAVE to lower the car, we highly recommend it. There are many here that use the washer method but we normally prefer lowering modules. The lowering yields improved aesthetics and handling.
Notice a difference in the 2 answers? Lol
Good luck bro
Here's what a proper retailer would say:
You can mount 20" staggered wheels without a problem, you just need to go with a wheel and tire combo with the proper specs, and while you do not HAVE to lower the car, we highly recommend it. There are many here that use the washer method but we normally prefer lowering modules. The lowering yields improved aesthetics and handling.
Notice a difference in the 2 answers? Lol
Good luck bro
I have never heard anyone mention these things, although I have been persistent about it on this forum.
A proper dealer would warn you that any chrome wheel is a poor choice from a performance standpoint, and would know exactly what parts of which wheel are spun cast, forged, dyed or x-rayed, etc. But a lot of the chrome wheel makers don't even publish this info.
In general a proper dealer would warn you of going for looks and forgetting about performance on a $100,000+ car.
No offense to anyone, but honestly, I have yet to meet a "proper" wheel retailer. Its mostly about sales and money. Personally I think a 20" is a compromise on the CL... no matter what you get.
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From: Boston
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Originally Posted by herzog racing
does it matter what kind tire you have on the effect of the rim bending
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Originally Posted by lexlyf
I understand and have had tire insuance in the past, but explain the details on your wheel insurance. Is it just an added option to your auto insurance? Do you have a deductible, etc, etc?
Sounds interesting.
Sounds interesting.
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
I agree, but a proper retailer should also mention that you will alter your car's performance in every category by increasing the weight, would know the weights of the wheels that he sells, he would warn you against changing offsets and trying to get too much lip through negative offset...
I have never heard anyone mention these things, although I have been persistent about it on this forum.
A proper dealer would warn you that any chrome wheel is a poor choice from a performance standpoint, and would know exactly what parts of which wheel are spun cast, forged, dyed or x-rayed, etc. But a lot of the chrome wheel makers don't even publish this info.
In general a proper dealer would warn you of going for looks and forgetting about performance on a $100,000+ car.
No offense to anyone, but honestly, I have yet to meet a "proper" wheel retailer. Its mostly about sales and money. Personally I think a 20" is a compromise on the CL... no matter what you get.
I have never heard anyone mention these things, although I have been persistent about it on this forum.
A proper dealer would warn you that any chrome wheel is a poor choice from a performance standpoint, and would know exactly what parts of which wheel are spun cast, forged, dyed or x-rayed, etc. But a lot of the chrome wheel makers don't even publish this info.
In general a proper dealer would warn you of going for looks and forgetting about performance on a $100,000+ car.
No offense to anyone, but honestly, I have yet to meet a "proper" wheel retailer. Its mostly about sales and money. Personally I think a 20" is a compromise on the CL... no matter what you get.
Trust me man, no offense taken in your statement, but there are good wheel dealers out there, (you bought those Renntech's from SOMEWHERE! LOL).
If you want to chit-chat man, feel free to shoot me a PM or email anytime.
-Derrick
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Originally Posted by phat-ho
i am new to the 20" wheel game but, your input has been very helpful in shaping my decision. all this is truly new to me, but thanks!
Hey not a problem at all man, I understand that everyone is at different levels of understanding when it comes to this wheel stuff.
Feel free to shoot me an email and we can put a pacakge together for you.
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
(of course every person is different, ie you are HEAVILY skewed towards the performance and no aesthics side).
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Originally Posted by AMG2GO
what are you saying Derrick? my wheels are ugly? :p
You car looks great although I have to 'fess up that I have a weakness for the w215 chassis with larger diamter wheels and aggressive lowering.
