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Lil bastard · 02-19-2008, 03:48 PM

There are definite Pros and Cons. Then, you have to assign whatever weight to each that your experience, wants, beliefs and such demand.

Pros

Better Steering response (but, maybe not all that noticeable in street driving)

Increased 'Road Feel'

Aesthetics - fills out the wheel wells, the Hot trend, may gain the respect of your peers

Cons

Increased 'Road Feel'

Usually heavier

Usually costlier

More expensive Tires

Can affect MPG

May not allow for a Tire change due to the mismatched spare

Possibly unable to fit the flat roadwheel in the trunk (wanna leave a $600-$1000 wheel on the roadside or put it on your nice leather seat?)

Possibly a greater magnet for thieves and vandals

Aesthetics - may signal that you're trendy, may gain the ridicule of your peers

Again, so far as street driving, there's not alot of advantage (though there are some depending on how much weight you give to each point). Many are very happy having 19s.

Your car + your $ = your decision. Good luck.

02-19-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	There are definite Pros and Cons. Then, you have to assign whatever weight to each that your experience, wants, beliefs and such demand. Pros Better Steering response (but, maybe not all that noticeable in street driving) Increased 'Road Feel' Aesthetics - fills out the wheel wells, the Hot trend, may gain the respect of your peers Cons Increased 'Road Feel' Usually heavier Usually costlier More expensive Tires Can affect MPG May not allow for a Tire change due to the mismatched spare Possibly unable to fit the flat roadwheel in the trunk (wanna leave a $600-$1000 wheel on the roadside or put it on your nice leather seat?) Possibly a greater magnet for thieves and vandals Aesthetics - may signal that you're trendy, may gain the ridicule of your peers Again, so far as street driving, there's not alot of advantage (though there are some depending on how much weight you give to each point). Many are very happy having 19s. Your car + your $ = your decision. Good luck. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly! Last edited by Lil bastard; 02-19-2008 at 03:51 PM.