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17's or 18's



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^That definitely doesn't look to bad especially how low it is but at the same time I don't drive the gtp to get groceries lol! honestly as of right now I am leaning towards 18's and the eibach prokit to drop it a bit you gotta think there really isn't a 20 that is lightweight and these cars don't come with a front end to support such a heavy rim unless you wanna re-enforce it plus wit where I live the first day I decide to go to the gas station my whole suspension will be shot just due to the speed bumps but yes indeed I do understand and get exactly where you are coming from thanks for understanding my point as well (redline).


for those who don't understand when i say re-enforce the front end and my suspention will be shot i don't mean it literally i just mean i am not trying to deal with the amount of money i would have to spend every other week or month on alighnments and hubs because of these shyty streets wit all the big a55 pot holes around here.
 
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you can easily run 20s on a car that you drive all the time, even if you drive like a douche.

what are you talking about reinforcing the front end? also, wheels have nothing to do with the suspension wear.
 
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^that is true you can put a 20 on a big wheel if you want to but that's not the point i'm trying to make the point i am trying to make is the heavier the rim the more stress it puts on the bearings. as far as how a person drives you are absolutely right that doesnt really play a factor but considering the streets in the city i live in 20's are best suited for other cars not mine, and as far as re-enforcing the front end it wasn't meant as something to really do it was used as an analogy. Everyone that has a grand prix where I live that decided to put 20's on it say's they regret putting them on because of the weight and how bad our roads are now hopefully you can get a better understanding of why I won't put 20's on my car don't get me wrong they look pretty good on the grand prix but just not for me.
 
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Re: 17's vs 18's

speed demon said:
The heavier the rim the more stress it puts on the bearings as far as how a person drives you are absolutely right that doesnt really play a factor but considering the streets in the city I live in 20's are best suited for other cars not mine as far as re-enforcing the front end it wasn't meant as something to really do it was a general statement everyone that has a grand prix where I live that decided to put a 20 on it say's they regret putting them on there because of the weight and how bad our roads are now you can get a better understanding of why I won't put a 20 on my car don't get me wrong they look pretty good on the new and the old but just not for me.
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i seen those rims on a grand prix but it was in a 20.the rim looked really good on the car which is what made me want them,tell me what you think and what offset you think would look good with that wheel.

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What wheel would you recommend for my car? I think 17 or 18 would be the right size.. I want to maintain a comfortable ride and keep road noise down to a minimum...with the rigvht tire I also like chrome wheels..
 
wheel size really doesnt have a whole lot to do with a rough ride or road noise. that is the suspension and tires.
 
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