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Old 10-09-2002, 09:35 PM
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19s and 20s?

Is there a substantial ride difference between a 19 and 20 inch rim. Also with a low profile tire (ie. 275/30/19) how much more cautious do I have to be in driving. What happens if there is a pot hole or speed bump, do I just stop or is it o.k. to just roll over them slowly?
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cant comment on ride difference between 19 and 20 inch rims, but 20 will obviously be noticable harsher than 19. potholes and speedbumps are a problem. if you feel an uncomfortable jarring in the drivers seat, your rim felt it much more than you did...potholes: avoid them at all costs. speedbumps are not a problem as long as you slow down to a nice scrawl...
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If you're thinking of installing either 19"s or 20"s (assuming from your sig)on your E500 you best bet is probably 19's. Haven't tried 20's but 19"s are not that bad. And as far as potholes don't even try rolling into one of em because they're gonna cost you mucho $$$$$$ if one of the wheels get bent.

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