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Wife likes these ones too....
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That's because she has good taste.Wife likes these ones too....
MerlintheMad
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Wheel Werks are the Bomb! Ordered my TSW "Watkins" Double Black on Monday; they said they'd be here sometime on Wednesday; they called this morning, said I could get them on this morning! Yeah! I was away before noon, back on my Michelin Pilot summer tires. And my OEM GT rims are there getting powder coated glossy black; and they might be done by Friday. 
Here's the empty hatch, ready to receive either these very cool wheels and their summer tires, or, the OEM Gt rims and Nitto Motivo A/S if I decide that the weather is going to cooperate enough to leave my summer tires on till next winter; in which case, I'll transport the Motivos and GT rims to my shed.
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Very nice Merlin!! Love the look.
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Are they 19"??
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MerlintheMad
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They are. And 8.5" in the front, 9.5" in the rear, so a half inch wider than the OEM GT rims in front and an inch wider in the back.
(edit: to correct the rear width from 9" to 9.5")
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MerlintheMad
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Yes. Fear. I already distrust the amount of high aspect ratio that the GT Stinger has with the staggered 19s. Wheel Werks said they look at the psi recommendation on a car, and if it is lower than 40 psi they will put 40 psi all around to add a bit more protection against potholes and the like. Makes sense to me! A 20" rim would be that much closer to getting pranged.
basysmith
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I still don't understand. Why buy aftermarket wheels if a). You're worried about potholes? and b). Look no better than stock?
MerlintheMad
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Lol. These look a ton better than stock. The OEM GT rims are beautiful on all Stingers. But black rims look dramatic, bold, sinister or menacing on a lot of cars; which is why they are so popular these days. I am having my OEM rims powder coated glossy black for another reason, though: it will make touch up of scratches, nicks and scrapes easier than sanding and buffing/polishing alloy. I figured if I am going black during the winter, and since I like the effect especially on my Silky Silver, why not do likewise with a set of rims for all that good weather the rest of the year? That way I don't have to swap tires on one set of rims; and I can adapt to the season in a matter of minutes.
Potholes are always with us. But I've already proven the 19"s to be a lot more safe than I at first feared. I don't want to risk a 20" wheel. I think that's pushing the high aspect ratio to a nicety. And I like riding on more reserve or insurance.
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Revvdmedia
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Aspect ratio is also a matter of taste. I personally like the amount of sidewall on our 19's. Once the rubber starts looking rubber band thin, it looks goofy in my opinion.
I build a lot cars on games like Forza and I find I never go for the smallest sidewall, I usually like a size or two larger, purely aesthetically.
I build a lot cars on games like Forza and I find I never go for the smallest sidewall, I usually like a size or two larger, purely aesthetically.
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I’ve been wrestling w/ getting 19s or 20s but I like a bit more sidewall for a DD. 20 is great for the look and if you can fit a 35 series tire on all 4, which is the minimum I would ever go. I’ve seen a few on 20s with the 35 series all around. They fit but with eibachs the rear is super close to the fender. Likely going w/ 19s just for the added piece of mind for all of these hidden potholes in SoCal
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If it's for function like having wheels for different seasons then that's a good idea. Looks are subjective though but I'm guessing most people would prefer bigger wheels with proportioned sidewalls (nothing under 35r20's for example). The fear of potholes and damage is silly though.
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MerlintheMad
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Not hardly! The thinner the sidewall, the closer the rim is to the implacable road.
That Red looks very good. But the difference in gap is insignificant to me. In fact, I would feel like I am risking contact with the body if I drive hard; maybe not, because the clearances are worked out by a car guy who knows his stuff. I'm not confident in other people's judgment enough to trust them with that, and will stick with the car as designed. Wide body and all the other extreme mods just don't make sense to me at all. If I had lowered my car, I would likely be in a different one since last October: I would have killed it on a center median ridge I did not see.
Aesthetics, as always, trump public opinion (if you're listening to yourself and not everybody else). Know what you like and why, that's the key to being satisfied with your decisions.
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That picture isn't a fair comparison, the sidewalls of the 19's are not shiny and deep black! Lol
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My Stinger is the red in basy's post, however, I love Merlin's set up. And following why he decided to go with that set-up on the forum, gives me a certain level of extra appreciation for his selection.
To piggyback (not JB4 related) on what Merlin said... "To each his own" - just make sure it's what YOU want and you can't go wrong.
To piggyback (not JB4 related) on what Merlin said... "To each his own" - just make sure it's what YOU want and you can't go wrong.
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Schpok
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Guys c'mon wheels are a matter of taste, thats why this thread is this big.
and I'm going 19" for damn sure, so I don't have to buy new fking expensive tires. idk what tires cost on your end of the world but here I have to pay at least 800-900€ and I'm not Feeling that
@MerlintheMad do you think 9" would fit in the front? because I love the concave look on the rear
Edit: thanks Oz hahaha
and I'm going 19" for damn sure, so I don't have to buy new fking expensive tires. idk what tires cost on your end of the world but here I have to pay at least 800-900€ and I'm not Feeling that
@MerlintheMad do you think 9" would fit in the front? because I love the concave look on the rear
Edit: thanks Oz hahaha
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Ozstung
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I think you meant Guys? Unless you're pin pointing someone. Danke.gays c'mon wheels are a matter of taste, thats why this thread is this big.
and I'm going 19" for damn sure, so I don't have to buy new fking expensive tires. idk what tires cost on your end of the world but here I have to pay at least 800-900€ and I'm not Feeling that
@MerlintheMad do you think 9" would fit in the front? because I love the concave look on the rear
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This could be the first wheel thread I've ever seen where no one mentions offsets.
I understand if your just grabbing a Pic from the net but if your adding your own car could you please include offsets!
I understand if your just grabbing a Pic from the net but if your adding your own car could you please include offsets!
Have you scrolled back through the thread? I definitely mentioned offsets in my original post.
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