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I think everyone is a little unsure how well 19" will fit and how wide you can go......
I was thinking about the 19" Simmons, but I have decided on the 18" Charcoal Simmons.
Plus there are not that many sticky 19" tires
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I think everyone is a little unsure how well 19" will fit and how wide you can go......
I was thinking about the 19" Simmons, but I have decided on the 18" Charcoal Simmons.
Plus there are not that many sticky 19" tires
-DY-
I'm just going to stick with 17's and plus size to P275/40ZR17's if I can. Price difference is significant, and the ride quality too I think. 18's maybe, they would look cooler I guess. I'm going to do the tire swap within the first 500 miles after I get it (my company has a program that allows me to do this), so I'll let you know how it works when I get the car!
The oversized wheels cause many neg affects. (if it matters to some of you).
They are usually heavier, so slows car down.
Tires are Way more expensive and selection is limited to few.
Tires are such a low profile that ride quality completely sucks, and then if you ever do hit a big pot hole, then you bend your rim because the tire is so low in profile that it can't even protect your rim.
I guess its just some factors to consider before diving into monster wheels.
They are usually heavier, so slows car down.
Tires are Way more expensive and selection is limited to few.
Tires are such a low profile that ride quality completely sucks, and then if you ever do hit a big pot hole, then you bend your rim because the tire is so low in profile that it can't even protect your rim.
I guess its just some factors to consider before diving into monster wheels.
I'm not too thrilled about the rear wheelwell/quarter panel height on the cars styling so I plan to do a little subtle cosmetic quarter panel massaging to get a 315 or 325 tire in the rear. I am very picky on vehicle stance and wheel/tire proportion and with the rear quarter panels being so tall, the car has a slight rice look to it in the rear. It could use an overall taller tire and less quarter panel height to balance it out and give it a more muscular look. One of my best friends has a body shop and can rework the quarter panel as long as the paint codes are released. We plan to retain the original lines, just subtley add more wheelwell height and depth.
The only thing about 17's front and 18's rear is your tire care. You can't rotate, so the rears will wear out in a fraction of the time, especially if you "get after it" on occasion. And tires in the same position too long will cup (choppy tread) and effect alignment quicker. Rotating side to side does nothing but develop conicity in the tires, or what's called a radial pull. In english that means your tires will pull the car in one direction similating misalignment, and you might discover by rotating them back the car will either straighten out or pull in the opposite direction. Tires with radial pull will usually last just as long but are rather annoying.
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I suppose it comes down to economics then. If I was using economic sense, I wouldn't be buying this car in the first place, and I most definitely wouldn't be considering replacing perfectly good wheels with new ones. I guess I'll see how long the stock tires last giving my driving style and go from there. I've yet to find exactly the wheel I want anyway - something black or gunmetal for sure...
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Hey DY,
Can you post a link or picture of the Simmons wheels you have in mind?
Can you post a link or picture of the Simmons wheels you have in mind?
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18" Charcoal F-Series ... here are a few pics from groupawheels.comVelodromeRacer said:
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I can see those on my GTO!!
If one went with an 18" wheel, what size of rubber would I get away with without rubbing?
If one went with an 18" wheel, what size of rubber would I get away with without rubbing?
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guessing 275-45-18 in the back
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Nope, that is one that was built in NY, put on the cover of GMHTP, and sold on ebay to someone in Madison WI for waaaay too much $.
It was running 13's at the nationals last year I think. I felt bad for the kid....I have no idea what he did to the car.
My GN isnt lowered because I have a 27 row stock location intercooler and a deep trans pan that hold like 40 quarts.
It was running 13's at the nationals last year I think. I felt bad for the kid....I have no idea what he did to the car.
My GN isnt lowered because I have a 27 row stock location intercooler and a deep trans pan that hold like 40 quarts.
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I think those are the closest rims to what I'd what to put on my car that I've seen yet. I'm still thinking it'd look better all black / charcoal / gunmetal. I'll go look at Simmons stuff - but do you know if they make them w/o the chrome ring?
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It's a 3 peice wheel. I'm sure you can take them apart and coat it that peice any way you wish. The 19 f-series are assembled differently where the wheel center is on top so the chrome lip's ring is hidden behind the wheel center.
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