19 inch Rim dent?
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19 inch Rim dent?
i'm thinking of adding rims to my 8 but a little worried about putting on 19's. I live in NYC and potholes here get CRAZY. My previous car was civic with 17's on it. One of my rim has a dent =(. just wanted to know if the tires around 19's would be as thin as the tires are on 17's.
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^ What she said. Last time I drove in the city it was in a rental car, and I was scared I would break something. I'm used to western PA roads, so I thought I knew potholes. I was wrong.
If you're getting new 18" rims and don't want them to look too small, stay away from anything with a bright painted or polished lip. Mine are like that, and I like the look, but if you're thinking about 19's, it's probably not what you're looking for.
If you're getting new 18" rims and don't want them to look too small, stay away from anything with a bright painted or polished lip. Mine are like that, and I like the look, but if you're thinking about 19's, it's probably not what you're looking for.
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Don't be afraid :p I've only popped once in like 8 years when I had my 18" (205/40-18) on my accord, because the stupid belt pkwy was messed up after a big snowstorn. Even with the 8 I've had no problems *knock on wood*, and I do LOTS of city (from 2nd ave, chinatown, bklyn, queens, west side, you name it). The main thing is to know how/when to avoid. And if all don't work, brake hard and pray it didn't pop *whistle*.
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Originally Posted by ZUMZUM_RX8
I am putting 245/35/zr19 on front and 275/30/zr19 on rear on mine... will be here in about a week.... I will post pics and let you know what the ride is like......
i wouldnt call them tyres.... they are more like rubber bands :D
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I actually lower the car with Tanaube springs when I put the rims on, and the tires aren't that small.... The ride feels good, almost like stock, but traction is better.... the rims are actually lighter weight then stocks too.....
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