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Topic subjectRE: I need help.......thinking about getting 19's
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13861, RE: I need help.......thinking about getting 19's
Posted by XtremeRS, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
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>doesnt pertain, but what about all the supras, vettes, and
>other rwd sports cars running 19s in the rear, run tell them
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What size tire you run on your 19's? I'd be willing to bet its not the same size as the vette's or supra's, or whatever car comes with that size wheel. Those cars are designed to run that wheel, with that suspension, and the proper tire size. I know for a fact that the tire width on a 19" vette wheel is pretty wide. You have to be running a pretty narrow tire for sure.

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>nope my 19s arent chrome, just like the big wheel, not
>really the bling bling, kmc suicides

Thats good to hear.
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>car already blings, not because of the wheels tho ;)

Thats also good to hear.
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>what if they laughed and and shook there head at your
>polished valve cover.... but who cares its what you likee,
>and btw, looks nice

Well most dont see that, did that for my own liking and viewing. Oh, its painted mealic silver btw. It looks alright i guess. Thanks.
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>>>>>>>>It even funnier when they try and race you.
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>exspecially when they hand you your ass ;)


Havent had that pleasure yet from any import. Cant wait :)
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>and i never said youll have better handling. nor has my
>comments initiated bigger wheels = better handlin

Oh, my bad. Sounds like what you were saying was that your current setup gives you better handling over smaller wheels. Well I just recently switched my 17's out for my stock 14's wheels and tires,for the winter driving, and the ride is much better, steers better, and def takes off quicker. Corners feels about the same, just a bit worse. For the record, tire WIDTH has the most effect on handling, from a racing standpoint, as far as cornering and stability goes. The lower the profile the tire is, the rougher the ride. To effectivly run a 19" wheel, your tire size will not be the proper one, because if it is, then you will rub, ESP on a dropped car. There just isnt enough room in the front wheel well to accomodate the proper tire width with a 19" wheel. Thats why you need to run a thinner, skinnier tire. That ISNT good for sport driving handling. How bout getting some pics up here of your car though? I'd like to see them, as many others. Looks like you have a lot done to it.
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