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Old 10-23-2011, 05:47 AM   #1
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Do you really think 19's look to large? I would have to disagree. Yes they are heavier, and yes there is less of a tire selection but looks wise they are perfect in my opinion
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Old 10-24-2011, 07:24 AM   #2
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well the first thing that jumps out at me is that you can see clear to the other side of the pavement under that car. And I can see all the material at the bottom of the front bumper. Even the shadow that is cast by the car shows that its sitting high...due to the wheels size (again just my visual opinion). But that's another issue (ride height) that is not necessarily the same as wheels size. If the car were lowered, you'd have less rubber due to more wheel, in that setting it looks compromised. On the street such large wheels on cars like a Porsche ,that has every aero and mechanical consideration run through works a dozen times over, looks like style trumps engineering. Granted to the average car nut it looks like a calendar photo. I don't know I just don't see the upside on your wallet, ride comfort, or peformance.

Looking at that photo really makes me wonder if I can go to 19" without re-doing my shocks which brings its own issues on these rough roads.

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Do you really think 19's look to large? I would have to disagree. Yes they are heavier, and yes there is less of a tire selection but looks wise they are perfect in my opinion
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