How much more susceptible to damage are 19" wheels?
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I really like the look of 19" wheels but am concerned that they will damage easily. Any input from people who have had them on their Z for some time would be greatly appreciated.
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I have hit some prety bad ruts and I have no probs. I have TE37 forged 19*8.5 front and 19*9.5 rear.
I was concerned like you so I went 255/35 19 front with the 275/35 rear. The 255/35 looks just as good as the 245/35 setup and gives a little taller sidewall and more sidewall protection from the width. No prob from VDC either. My next set of tires I will bump up the rears some more to 285/35
Get yourself some forged 19s, run my tire and wheel setup and you wont have to worry.
Unless you live in Mexico.
I was concerned like you so I went 255/35 19 front with the 275/35 rear. The 255/35 looks just as good as the 245/35 setup and gives a little taller sidewall and more sidewall protection from the width. No prob from VDC either. My next set of tires I will bump up the rears some more to 285/35
Get yourself some forged 19s, run my tire and wheel setup and you wont have to worry.
Unless you live in Mexico.
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Zero problems with my 19" GT-7s. I've always done what I could to avoid major potholes and such, but sometimes I just have to drive over them and the wheels are fine.
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Originally posted by tommy81569
Joust 75,
What offsets are you running? I'm debating the same rims and tire sizes and want to make sure I get the right offsets.
Joust 75,
What offsets are you running? I'm debating the same rims and tire sizes and want to make sure I get the right offsets.
Hope dis helps.
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Originally posted by heatmiser
I really like the look of 19" wheels but am concerned that they will damage easily. Any input from people who have had them on their Z for some time would be greatly appreciated.
I really like the look of 19" wheels but am concerned that they will damage easily. Any input from people who have had them on their Z for some time would be greatly appreciated.
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