Thinking about OEM to bigger wheels....
01-29-2020, 01:42 PM
#32
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I'm thinking about going from OEM (205/50/17 and 255/45/17) to aftermarket wheels with 235/35/19 and 295/30/19, but other than looks, what's the trade-off?
Diameter if fine, but front width is 1"+, and rear width is 1.6".
Will ride be noticeably harder? Does offset need to change (to what?)? Can the swap be made without changing suspension or lowering? What am I missing?
Diameter if fine, but front width is 1"+, and rear width is 1.6".
Will ride be noticeably harder? Does offset need to change (to what?)? Can the swap be made without changing suspension or lowering? What am I missing?
Only problem is being a Mark1 996. The rear fenders had to be rolled and even pulled a little to stuff the 295's under there with my offset.
19x8.5 et51 in front, 19x11 et56 in rear. Wheels are much lighter than the ones I previously had on the car.
01-29-2020, 03:10 PM
#33
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I loved my my '99 looked with 19's - but the ride was god-awful. I miss looking at the car with 19's; do not miss riding in the car with 19's.
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sgt1372 (01-30-2020)
01-30-2020, 05:46 PM
#34
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No aero on mine although it is an MK2 and I think the 18's are a perfect compromise for ride/looks. I do prefer the pure look of the 19's though.