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Old 23-03-2007, 04:14 PM   #1
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Alright, I've just gotten new susoension - 2 inch lowered springs, all new bushes and pedders sports ride shocks. Now I'm in desperate need for new wheels and tyres, I'm either getting a set of 18's or 19's. Can anyone tell me is the difference in ride noticably different between the 2? I've git till tomorrow to decide.

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Old 23-03-2007, 04:16 PM   #2
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Difference in ride between 18's and 19's is SFA. I've had 16", 17", 18" and now 19" on the AU, the main difference I noticed was between 17" and 18". Going up to 19's didnt really make any ride difference over the 18's that I could feel.
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Old 23-03-2007, 05:00 PM   #3
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cool, thanks casper
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Old 23-03-2007, 05:24 PM   #4
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i had 19s but the roads around here were costing me,id hit a pothole and stuff the rim and tyre,18s heaps more practical for me.
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Old 23-03-2007, 07:31 PM   #5
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so are you saying you get less damadge with 18's, or that there chraper tp replace?
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Old 23-03-2007, 08:02 PM   #6
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Old 23-03-2007, 10:40 PM   #7
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anyone know where i can get 18inch TS50 rims? the 5 spoke rims?
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Old 23-03-2007, 10:51 PM   #8
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how much you want for your current rims stocko?
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Old 23-03-2007, 11:18 PM   #9
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Old 23-03-2007, 11:20 PM   #10
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there tsw's can't remember which one. cost around 3k new, when they were available
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Old 23-03-2007, 11:38 PM   #11
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just get 19's they fill the car out perfectly anything smaller they look crap lets face it. i enjoy the ride on 19's more than 17's handling is so much better.
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Old 24-03-2007, 12:04 AM   #12
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If your budget limited a good set of 18 inch tyres will far out perform cheap 19s.
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Old 24-03-2007, 12:35 AM   #13
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its not a budget issue, i have the option of a set of chrome 18's or silver 18's or silver 19's. all around the same price. I wouldn't mind black though, but i think crome would be lost on my car
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Old 24-03-2007, 01:09 PM   #14
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19's it is, just got them fitted. I'll put up some pics in a couple of days
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Old 24-03-2007, 01:55 PM   #15
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sweet as, what are the rims called??
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Old 24-03-2007, 02:25 PM   #16
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Good stuff.. 19's are perfect size on an AU ;)
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Old 24-03-2007, 02:36 PM   #17
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there an roh these one's

http://www.roh.com.au/asp/product_catalogue.asp
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Old 24-03-2007, 02:37 PM   #18
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alright cant send a link direct to the wheel. there the MANTIS
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Old 24-03-2007, 02:50 PM   #19
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Be interestiing to see what they look like on An Au. Should suit your car i think.
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Old 24-03-2007, 05:55 PM   #20
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great choice in rims mate. dxr88u has these rims on his xr8 also and they look mint
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Old 24-03-2007, 06:09 PM   #21
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the funny thing is I was worried about ride quality, but its a **** load better. It's amazing what some tread can do
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Old 24-03-2007, 09:28 PM   #22
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anyone know where i can get 18inch TS50 rims? the 5 spoke rims?
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Old 26-03-2007, 04:47 PM   #23
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ok, back home. Here's a pic

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Old 26-03-2007, 05:03 PM   #24
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Nice choice, amazing what a set of wheels can do for a car.
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Old 26-03-2007, 05:07 PM   #25
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Nice as! They make it look so much more modern. Nice choice
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Old 26-03-2007, 06:21 PM   #26
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so are you saying you get less damadge with 18's, or that there chraper tp replace?
less damage and cheaper.
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