19" Wheel Question
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19" Wheel Question
Hello. I'm interested on purchasing a set of 19" Volk Racing CE-28N Wheels for my 2003 WRX. I have a set of 18x7.5 GT-C's now (225/40/18 tire size).
My question is, what's the widest wheel size I can cram into the car without any negative effects(tire rubbing, wheel bearing failure, etc)? Also, I understand that 19's doesn't bring me any performance gain at all.
Also, many people here are going to disagree with me on putting a set of 19s into the car but I just wanna do it for the looks and that's all.
Marky
My question is, what's the widest wheel size I can cram into the car without any negative effects(tire rubbing, wheel bearing failure, etc)? Also, I understand that 19's doesn't bring me any performance gain at all.
Also, many people here are going to disagree with me on putting a set of 19s into the car but I just wanna do it for the looks and that's all.
Marky
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damn man...
dont be haten on the wrong coast. most of us here would much rather be with you guys out west. youve got all the resources you need at your finger tips. all i had was a NOPI store that got shut down. this is all pretty sad coming from a 17 year old too. but anyway id go with some 18 by 9s if you can find any that fit.
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From: Bethlum, PA
Car Info: silver 2.5 tr 2006MT wrx
no dude i i live close to you then you think i live right over the border in pa bethlehem. near p burg, and the other thing is we do not even have a nopi store there is that awful auto zone where they have all the parts for a car that i do not have.
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Car Info: Subaru Impreza WRX 2002
Have you priced the tires you're going to need for those 19" wheels, assuming that you are prepared to roll your fenders, add lift (not drop) to your suspension and accept an offset that will kill your wheel bearings? If you go above 16", the price for tires rises exponentially because sizes over that are quite rarely used.
I've seen two WRXs here in town on 18"s, and they were an extremely tight fit; neither one could go over a speed bump without bottoming the tires out on the inside of the wheel well. 19"s are just a recipie for disaster, unless you're willing to lift the car slightly.
I've seen two WRXs here in town on 18"s, and they were an extremely tight fit; neither one could go over a speed bump without bottoming the tires out on the inside of the wheel well. 19"s are just a recipie for disaster, unless you're willing to lift the car slightly.
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From: Bethlum, PA
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stiffer springs, and high dampeing shocks? doe sthat sound right? i would think that would help i guess for the banging the fenderwalls but the ride would be probable horrible over here right coast
off the topic nice posts meilrs.
i just got new tires today the bf goodrich traction t/a s i gotta show you some picks of my "old" tires :banana:
off the topic nice posts meilrs.
i just got new tires today the bf goodrich traction t/a s i gotta show you some picks of my "old" tires :banana:
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I have a set of 19 inch axis mod sevens (axiswheels.com) on my '02
Pros
-Non stop looks and props whether at a red light or on the highway
-You can still stay slammed (will explain more in con's[don't worry]) my greddy front lip is about 4 inches off the ground
-The lip on my wheels are huge and shiny because of the way they are made
-The feeling you get knowing yours are bigger than everyone elses (worth every penny)
Cons
-There is no performance gain in fact most weigh more than factory
-Learn how to drive at angles
-Buy some glasses you'll learn how to watch for every lil bump
(quick lesson on 19's, tires aren't cheap, they're real thin so you can easily blow one or put a nasty dent in your wheel)
-you will have to shave your fenders unless you plan on riding really high
(I have ground control coil overs, my front is slammed as low as they will go and i have no problems with them whatsoever, now the rear are almost all the way down before i shaved the fenders they were cutting into the tires nasty, but after i shaved them very rarely will i hear them rub.
If your'e worried about performance loss you might want to think about it. But if you like compliments 24/7 and like standing out 19's are the way to go trust me when you roll up next to a truck on 20's, because your tire is so much thinner than his your wheels actually look bigger.
Pros
-Non stop looks and props whether at a red light or on the highway
-You can still stay slammed (will explain more in con's[don't worry]) my greddy front lip is about 4 inches off the ground
-The lip on my wheels are huge and shiny because of the way they are made
-The feeling you get knowing yours are bigger than everyone elses (worth every penny)
Cons
-There is no performance gain in fact most weigh more than factory
-Learn how to drive at angles
-Buy some glasses you'll learn how to watch for every lil bump
(quick lesson on 19's, tires aren't cheap, they're real thin so you can easily blow one or put a nasty dent in your wheel)
-you will have to shave your fenders unless you plan on riding really high
(I have ground control coil overs, my front is slammed as low as they will go and i have no problems with them whatsoever, now the rear are almost all the way down before i shaved the fenders they were cutting into the tires nasty, but after i shaved them very rarely will i hear them rub.
If your'e worried about performance loss you might want to think about it. But if you like compliments 24/7 and like standing out 19's are the way to go trust me when you roll up next to a truck on 20's, because your tire is so much thinner than his your wheels actually look bigger.
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Car Info: 2005 CGM WRX Wagon
Originally Posted by lowincwrx
I have a set of 19 inch axis mod sevens (axiswheels.com) on my '02
Pros
-Non stop looks and props whether at a red light or on the highway
-You can still stay slammed (will explain more in con's[don't worry]) my greddy front lip is about 4 inches off the ground
-The lip on my wheels are huge and shiny because of the way they are made
-The feeling you get knowing yours are bigger than everyone elses (worth every penny)
Cons
-There is no performance gain in fact most weigh more than factory
-Learn how to drive at angles
-Buy some glasses you'll learn how to watch for every lil bump
(quick lesson on 19's, tires aren't cheap, they're real thin so you can easily blow one or put a nasty dent in your wheel)
-you will have to shave your fenders unless you plan on riding really high
(I have ground control coil overs, my front is slammed as low as they will go and i have no problems with them whatsoever, now the rear are almost all the way down before i shaved the fenders they were cutting into the tires nasty, but after i shaved them very rarely will i hear them rub.
If your'e worried about performance loss you might want to think about it. But if you like compliments 24/7 and like standing out 19's are the way to go trust me when you roll up next to a truck on 20's, because your tire is so much thinner than his your wheels actually look bigger.
Pros
-Non stop looks and props whether at a red light or on the highway
-You can still stay slammed (will explain more in con's[don't worry]) my greddy front lip is about 4 inches off the ground
-The lip on my wheels are huge and shiny because of the way they are made
-The feeling you get knowing yours are bigger than everyone elses (worth every penny)
Cons
-There is no performance gain in fact most weigh more than factory
-Learn how to drive at angles
-Buy some glasses you'll learn how to watch for every lil bump
(quick lesson on 19's, tires aren't cheap, they're real thin so you can easily blow one or put a nasty dent in your wheel)
-you will have to shave your fenders unless you plan on riding really high
(I have ground control coil overs, my front is slammed as low as they will go and i have no problems with them whatsoever, now the rear are almost all the way down before i shaved the fenders they were cutting into the tires nasty, but after i shaved them very rarely will i hear them rub.
If your'e worried about performance loss you might want to think about it. But if you like compliments 24/7 and like standing out 19's are the way to go trust me when you roll up next to a truck on 20's, because your tire is so much thinner than his your wheels actually look bigger.
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Theres a pic of a 02 subaru with 19s. Its the one that were made for 2 fast 2 furious. I was gonna get them, then I realized its nots always about looks. Sorry I cant be of any help, but if anyone knows what Im talking about it was in the catalog, suby with 19s. If I think of it il post it
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From: dallas TX
i will be getting a digital camera in about 2 weeks, then i will post some pics.
But since i have never posted any i don't really know how. if you can tell me how i will do it just as soon as possible
in the mean time here's a list of what i have
-hks hi-power exhaust, injen cold air, turboxs bov, c-west sides and rear, greddy front lip, momo shift ****, ground control coil-overs, apex'i turbo timer, 19 inch axis mod sevens, carbon fiber trunk and hood, custom front grill, clear side markers.
But since i have never posted any i don't really know how. if you can tell me how i will do it just as soon as possible
in the mean time here's a list of what i have
-hks hi-power exhaust, injen cold air, turboxs bov, c-west sides and rear, greddy front lip, momo shift ****, ground control coil-overs, apex'i turbo timer, 19 inch axis mod sevens, carbon fiber trunk and hood, custom front grill, clear side markers.
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