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Old 03-11-2011, 11:03 PM
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Default 20 " Wheels on a C4S?

I found a set of 20" forged wheels for my C4S. 8.5 Front and 11 Rear. They were on a 996 Turbo.

20" wheels too Big?
Old 03-11-2011, 11:04 PM
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Too big...
Old 03-11-2011, 11:08 PM
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That's what she said
Old 03-11-2011, 11:11 PM
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Oh come on, that was too easy! lol
Old 03-12-2011, 12:27 AM
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nonsense. 20" is hawt.
but real man run 24"
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They better be spinners.
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Originally Posted by agent325
I found a set of 20" forged wheels for my C4S. 8.5 Front and 11 Rear. They were on a 996 Turbo.

20" wheels too Big?
Have you checked 20" tire prices that fit our car?
If you can afford the tire prices on a 20-25 series sidewall and you like the rims, go for it.
The forged rims might actually be able to withstand daily potholes despite the tiny sidewall.
Pics would be nice.
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I think 20"s look good, but the ride is going to be harsh.

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have you ever seen how small the brake rotors look with bigger wheels... if you go 20's consider getting bigger brakes and caliprs too so it looks nice

personally I think 19's even look too big in person, some pictures make them look ok, but in person it looks too big - 20's would have me rolling eyes

^^ that pic looks good, but again in person they can look OFF esp if not done as a package with suapension and other stuff
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take it to the track.... let us know how it goes? Im curious....
Old 03-12-2011, 10:33 AM
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don't do it unless you want people to notice you.
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Originally Posted by redridge
take it to the track.... let us know how it goes? Im curious....
sothing like this



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Looks cartoonish
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If you don't care about handling, ride, longevity of the rims, price of the tires or the fact that it will look like a low-rider, well then go for it.
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Originally Posted by Dharn55
If you don't care about handling, ride, longevity of the rims, price of the tires or the fact that it will look like a low-rider, well then go for it.
+1

It's your car. If you like it, then do it!


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