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Old 07-06-2006, 01:12 AM
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Default I really like iForged Monaco's, but they dont come in 18"s

I like the Monaco's, but i've never been a fan of 19in wheels. I think they will look awesome, but the performance difference to me outweighs the "look"

For those of you running 19s, what are you impressions on them? Noticeable difference? Are you able to oversome with a lower profile tire?

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-Keith
Old 07-06-2006, 10:14 AM
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If you are not tracking them I don't see why you can't go with the 19's if it is stricly street bling. The ride might be a bit rougher than 18's on the street but nothing significantly worse. Noticeable? Yes. But significant? Probably not.
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Well it still slows the car down in day to day driving, not to mention that i'm a speed addict...

I dont care about ride comfort as much as the added weight and increased wheel size that results in slower acceleration...
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The added unsprung weight would slow you down a bit. However, your overall wheel diameter would be the same, you would have lower profile tires on the 19's so that shouldn't matter.
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The tires are usually slightly lighter because the shorter sidewall. Iforged are forged quality, are you sure they are heavier in 19s than the stock wheels? Try to get 19x11 and 19x8.5s that would be amazing
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Depending on the weight of the 19's you are looking at I don't think you are going to notice the difference in "slowing you down".
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Originally Posted by Gator911
I like the Monaco's, but i've never been a fan of 19in wheels. I think they will look awesome, but the performance difference to me outweighs the "look"

For those of you running 19s, what are you impressions on them? Noticeable difference? Are you able to oversome with a lower profile tire?

Lets hear it guys!

-Keith
i'd stay stock if you're sticking with 18s. 18 aftermarkets look horrible. and unless you're winning $ for driving your car on public roads, who cares about so called performance? it's hair splitting IMO. 19s all the way
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What's the weight of the sport designs vs. the 19in Monaco?

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I searched the iForged website and couldn't find the weights, just the sizes. Do you have any idea what they weigh?

I know my sport designs (prefacelift GT3 wheels) are a bit on the heavy side last time I checked. My 02 Lightweights are much lighter than they are.



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