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Old 11-17-2006, 08:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Q>20 inch wheels

is it safe to have 20 inch wheels for day to day city driving?
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Old 11-17-2006, 10:36 AM   #2 (permalink)
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probably not. 20" wheels in city driving? I'm having hard time with stock 17" on the si let alone stock 16" on EX i had
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Old 11-17-2006, 11:13 AM   #3 (permalink)
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what a baller.
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Old 11-17-2006, 11:41 AM   #4 (permalink)
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probably not. 20" wheels in city driving? I'm having hard time with stock 17" on the si let alone stock 16" on EX i had
Good point Jinn.
I have hit a lot of potholes with the stock 17's that would have shattered 20's. It may not look as good to you but more rubber is safer for daily/city driving. Besides, 20's weigh a lot more and hurt you acceleration and mileage. If that matters to you.
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Old 11-17-2006, 12:08 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I wouldn't recommend them for the reasons mentioned above. They are good for show, but stick with 17s or 18s max on the road.
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Old 11-17-2006, 05:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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17s or 18s should be perfect.. 20 would look good but first i would care about weight and milage :)
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Old 11-17-2006, 07:22 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I had 20's on my last car driven daily.. It was ok it wasn't a honda but u just have to remember how heavy they are. If on a daily driven car your going to wear out your front ends parts alot sooner than with 17's or 18's.. I had 30,000 miles and my ball joints,tie rods and steering rack were shot.. Never again on a daily driven CAR i would on a truck.
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Old 11-18-2006, 03:35 AM   #8 (permalink)
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18s most,, 17 is safer,, 18 for looks though :]
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Old 11-18-2006, 03:55 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Light 18 for looks and perfromance
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Old 11-18-2006, 10:16 AM   #10 (permalink)
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true! next yr i'll be buying some 18's :)
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