How much of a PITA are 19/20" wheels and tires?
01-27-2007, 08:24 PM
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19/20" wheels and tires, how hard to live with? I ordered a wheel/tire setup for my 2006 C6, sizes are below.
F: 19x10 275/30/19 (25.6" dia = 3.3" sidewall)
R: 20x11 325/25/20 (26.4" dia = 3.2" sidewall)
Now, everyone knows how crappy the roads are around here (suburbs of Chicago). The factory runflats (245/40/18s w/ 3.85" sidewall and 285/35/19s w/ 3.95" sidewall) have a reputation for riding terribly and they do not disappoint, the ride is atrocious lol. The car is a "fun only" car, only driven for cruising, shows, etc, not a DD by any means, so the ride does not really concern me too much, but I really really really really don't want to damage a $$$ wheel.
How "hard" is it to drive around on tires with sidewalls this thin? Other than avoiding potholes at any cost and crawling over RR tracks, what other precautions should be taken?
FWIW, the tires are "XL", which, if I understand correctly, stands for Extra Load capacity. The load rating on the fronts is 1565 lbs each, and 1819 lbs each for the rears, compared to 1235 lbs and 1323 lbs for the stock runflats. Will this extra load capacity help in making the wheels "safer"?
Thanks, Shawn
F: 19x10 275/30/19 (25.6" dia = 3.3" sidewall)
R: 20x11 325/25/20 (26.4" dia = 3.2" sidewall)
Now, everyone knows how crappy the roads are around here (suburbs of Chicago). The factory runflats (245/40/18s w/ 3.85" sidewall and 285/35/19s w/ 3.95" sidewall) have a reputation for riding terribly and they do not disappoint, the ride is atrocious lol. The car is a "fun only" car, only driven for cruising, shows, etc, not a DD by any means, so the ride does not really concern me too much, but I really really really really don't want to damage a $$$ wheel.
How "hard" is it to drive around on tires with sidewalls this thin? Other than avoiding potholes at any cost and crawling over RR tracks, what other precautions should be taken?
FWIW, the tires are "XL", which, if I understand correctly, stands for Extra Load capacity. The load rating on the fronts is 1565 lbs each, and 1819 lbs each for the rears, compared to 1235 lbs and 1323 lbs for the stock runflats. Will this extra load capacity help in making the wheels "safer"?
Thanks, Shawn
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01-28-2007, 10:59 AM
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i drove on 275/30/19s for a while and really didnt have many problems. to me just some of the smaller bumps for more easily felt than usual. i was also riding on sportlines which probably didnt help. good luck and cant wait to see some pictures.
01-29-2007, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by michaelg589
youre looking at some very expensive tries there.
Originally Posted by michaelg589
damn, must be nice. 
Originally Posted by ChevyWeatherman
Sean...where are the pics? 
Shawn
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01-29-2007, 09:21 PM
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Whats the big deal? I just thought id state an opinion. and the expensive tires are a con to having 19s and 20s. unless of course you have plenty of money which, after i posted that respopnse, i found he did have money because of the tires he bought. So sorry for trying. . . .
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02-06-2007, 03:16 PM
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What size are the stockers? Are they 19's in the back? Honestly, I don't think it will make a big difference on ride quality or make your chances of ruining your wheels any greater. Yes, the sidewall is thin, but since it's only driven for fun, you shouldn't have to worry too much about damaging them...unless you DO hit a nasty pothole or a nasty curb. But if you ordered a nice set of wheels like CCWs or iForged, the quality of the wheel is beyond exceptional. As long as you stay away from curbs and nasty potholes, you should be fine. I'm sure the these tires have a rim protector on them, shich if they do, that helps out a whole lot.
