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Old 09-19-2014, 10:57 AM
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I was expecting donk but that looks good.
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Originally Posted by xBrandonx
I was expecting donk but that looks good.
same here , the rims look good in that color and the car sits right , just dont like the rivits.
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Thanks man, I am considering going VMR or Miro once these tires wear. But idk....These particular wheel have been discontinued, FOOSE nitrous F117 Gunmetal so I know im the only one rocking these. 30 series ride pretty tough on these TN roads though.

Oh these are staggered of you can't tell, 255/30 front 285/30 rear Nitto Invo
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Yep- looks good. Rim selection and whether or not you are lowered will determine how 19/20's look on F-bodys. They can look great depending on the setup.
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There's a fine line of 20's looking great and looking like garbage. You nailed it. Your car sits perfect on those wheels
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hows the ride quality with such low profile?
looks good btw
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Thanks for the love, it's rare to get fbody guys behind the 20s lol

Ride quality on the open road is extremely good. I will say the tire makes ALL the difference, but these nittos are just great. Super quiet, and they have hit some decent pot holes no issue.
Basically if the road is nice then so is the ride, it takes pretty patchy roads to make me uncomfortable or do under the speed limit, you do have to keep the low profile in mind at certain times like around potholes and curbs, but I understand that's just part of it. Love them.
Only reason I am considering 18s is for 1) weight savings, 2) tire cost 3) tire options/grip.
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Originally Posted by Furious1
Yep- looks good. Rim selection and whether or not you are lowered will determine how 19/20's look on F-bodys. They can look great depending on the setup.
This is 100% truth. Matt (Furious1) has my old CCW setup, and it looks way better on his car since he's lowered and has the stance to really complement the wheels.
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TAs are big enough cars to pull off 20s.... as long as they're not "hood" looking 20s lol. I have 19" VMRs on mine and love the look. There are times I even think they look a tad small, but I wont be going any bigger. Great looking car!
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Perfect stance, great job!!
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Yep... I was also expecting la-cockroacha.. But damn that looks good... Rolling on dubs...

Um, I bet the handling improved signifigaintly.. I know going to 18s on mine, without lowering the car, on stock shocks, impressed the heck out of me.

Looks good.
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Originally Posted by stage274
Yep... I was also expecting la-cockroacha.. But damn that looks good... Rolling on dubs...

Um, I bet the handling improved signifigaintly.. I know going to 18s on mine, without lowering the car, on stock shocks, impressed the heck out of me.

Looks good.
Going to 20" wheels only hurts the handling on these cars. Look at what the guys who are in competition are running: 17x11's on all four corners.
Apples to apples 17" wheels put up the best handling numbers for these cars (least amount of weight).
Don't confuse a tighter feel, or quicker turn in due to a smaller tire aspect ratio (stiffer sidewall) for better handling.



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