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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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18" Wheels

I really want the Racing Hart CP-035R's but they only come in 18". I am a daily driver and I want to make sure these wheels will work for me. Any suggestions?? Will I be ok with 18's??
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 01:02 AM
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Depends on road conditions in your neck of the woods. Also, are you running a modified suspension? Try to tell us a bit more
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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I am planning on putting the tein coilovers or springs on it soon. The road conditions I drive on are not terrible but there are your everyday potholes. I don't know much about the Racing Hart wheels, do you know if they are strong?
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Do you like really stiff suspension setups? If it doesn't bother you or your passengers, then you'll be okay. Coilovers are always going to be noticeably stiffer than stock. An 18" wheel/tire combo will reduce the sidewall down to a few fingers' width and also add to the ride harshness/handling ability.

I cannot lower my car because I need the soft suspension at stock height for occasional gravel/dirt use when I go camping. This is the way I prefer it, anyway, because I've owned stiffly suspended cars before and it just gets old on longer drives.

Also, is your car a daily driver? If not, then it won't be so bad.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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Wingless Wonder pretty much covered all the bases
Racing Harts are comparable to all the other wheels of its class in weight, durability, and price (ie Volk, SSR, Works, Weds, etc.)
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