My 20" rims dilema
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2004 E320, 2003 Porshe Boxter
My 20" rims dilema
ok guys ... i got a good deal here for LM 5 3 pieces 20 inch rims Lorinser. Now ... my only problem is ... i am not sure if i should lower my car or not?
and second ... if i do lower my car ... i would be a bumpy road for me right?
should i go with 20 inch in the back and 19 inch in the front?
let me know !! i am so confused. Btw my car is 2004 e 320.
thx,
jc
and second ... if i do lower my car ... i would be a bumpy road for me right?
should i go with 20 inch in the back and 19 inch in the front?
let me know !! i am so confused. Btw my car is 2004 e 320.
thx,
jc
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was '03 E320 - now - '04 S4
if you are going to run 20" wheels - IMO you have to lower the car. You'll get that 4X4 look otherwise.
20"s will increase the ride harshness more than a subtle drop will. If you slam the car - all bets are off.
If you have airmatic on your E320 - it shouldn't be bad at all. If you don't - coilovers or new springs are likely in your future.
20"s will increase the ride harshness more than a subtle drop will. If you slam the car - all bets are off.
If you have airmatic on your E320 - it shouldn't be bad at all. If you don't - coilovers or new springs are likely in your future.
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hey guys wanted to get your opinion on having 19" or 20" rims whats the maximun i can go up front with out having to do any upgrades and in the back also please let me know I am interested in the lowenhart ldr????????
ps. also let me know the width??????
ps. also let me know the width??????
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this is the question for "marc777"
u said to go with 19 so i dont need to lower my car ... how about the thickness of the tires? should i go with 35 or 40? caz i think the thicker i go ... at least it can absorb some of the impacts to bumpy roads for example.
u said to go with 19 so i dont need to lower my car ... how about the thickness of the tires? should i go with 35 or 40? caz i think the thicker i go ... at least it can absorb some of the impacts to bumpy roads for example.
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k thx for the tips ... if u can share some of the pics of ur car to me it would be better so i got a vivid picture of wht ur car looks like
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These are Maya 19's with the manual airmatic drop. You make the decision whether this looks good or not. Idealy I would have liked to go with 20's. But the ride has stiffened a good deal with 19's and 20's would only have been worse. So I am happy with my setup. But like I said, 20's are the ideal size for this vehicle in my opinion.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cretamk/album?.dir=/12b9
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