20" wheels - All sport, no bling...
10-19-2002, 02:03 PM
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20" wheels - All sport, no bling...
I saw a Trans Am with a set of BBS RS II wheels on some german motorsport site and thought they were killer. He had 20*9 front and 20*10 out back. He used 285/40YR-20s tire up front (not sure about the rear tires) Car looked awesome. Tire height is only 1.2" higher than stock, but throw on 1" lowering coils and you'd lose that ugly fender gap while still maintaining ample ground clearance. The wheels are 3 piece forged and weigh only 28 pounds apiece (I think). Anyway, at $650 per wheel and 350 per tire (for Pirellis) that comes out to be $4000 for rolling stock...A high price to pay, but bigger wheels are coming into style on the sport scene now. Heck, BMW M3s ship with an optional 19" wheel and tire package. Anyway...check the wheels out and lets discuss the pros and cons of 20" performance wheels (excluding any bent rim arguments - due to roadcourse/weekend cruise use only).
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10-19-2002, 02:43 PM
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20 is fricking huge on our cars.
10-19-2002, 02:48 PM
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LOL BLING BLING!!!!!
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10-19-2002, 02:54 PM
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I agree with Mac, 20 is too big. So far from cars I've seen, 18's are the biggest that look good.
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10-19-2002, 03:23 PM
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20's are just to big. I think mac has the right idea, 18's are the way to go. But for us poor guys, 16's will suit me just fine!!!
10-19-2002, 03:33 PM
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Cons
Your not driving a truck
ridiculously expensive
expensive tires
forget about lowering your car
Target for thieves
As mac suggested they are too big for camaros.......
rubbing issues
can't help performence....
they raise your car
Pros
Girls LOVE them......
Your not driving a truck
ridiculously expensive
expensive tires
forget about lowering your car
Target for thieves
As mac suggested they are too big for camaros.......
rubbing issues
can't help performence....
they raise your car
Pros
Girls LOVE them......
10-19-2002, 04:23 PM
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20 is kind of ridiculous.... i mean if you really want tires that big just go out and buy a truck... ugly on one of our cars.
10-19-2002, 04:30 PM
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girls just love something shiny that looks big, the lift that 20's put on our cars is comical, not to mention the ride.......... leave it for the larger size vehicles.
i'm leaving now to go put 22's on my dodge shadow.
i'm leaving now to go put 22's on my dodge shadow.
10-19-2002, 04:33 PM
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Those 19s look rediculous, 20s would look worse.
I want the ones where you stop and keep spinning.
I want the ones where you stop and keep spinning.
10-19-2002, 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
Those 19s look rediculous, 20s would look worse.
I want the ones where you stop and keep spinning.
Those 19s look rediculous, 20s would look worse.
I want the ones where you stop and keep spinning.
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10-19-2002, 05:07 PM
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Ok, here is a link to some pics. When I used to hear about 20s I had the same thoughts as many of you share: "they look ugly", "they're too big", "buy 18s instead". Once I saw this car, however, I fell in love with the idea of these rims on my car. Words cannot do the same justice as pictures.
P.S. - Please do not presume that you can photoshop an accurate representation of what 20's would look like on a car - the joke is reeeal old and is beggining to become irritating (don't think I am alone here)
http://www.evo.no/reportasjer/polly_...port/index.htm
P.S. - Please do not presume that you can photoshop an accurate representation of what 20's would look like on a car - the joke is reeeal old and is beggining to become irritating (don't think I am alone here)
http://www.evo.no/reportasjer/polly_...port/index.htm
10-19-2002, 05:11 PM
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the pics dont work even when i copy the address in the address bar. save them and then attach them
PS: people can do a lot with photoshop
PS: people can do a lot with photoshop
10-19-2002, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
Here is an 80's camaro with 20's..........
19's are the biggest i would go.....
Here is an 80's camaro with 20's..........
19's are the biggest i would go.....
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Transmission: All kinds
"Just a hint of Mattel", or
"Bling Everlasting"...
However, the rest of the car looks good. There, not a complete flame
Peace,
K
PS Just noticed the mufflers in the carwash pic. Slick.
However, the rest of the car looks good. There, not a complete flame
Peace,
K
PS Just noticed the mufflers in the carwash pic. Slick.
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10-19-2002, 05:43 PM
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Not bling bling at all fellas. Those are some nice rims and the drop makes it all go together. I couldn't spend that much on rolling stock, but he sure can and it looks nice.
10-19-2002, 05:48 PM
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Re: "Just a hint of Mattel", or
Originally posted by KenV
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PS Just noticed the mufflers in the carwash pic. Slick. [/B]
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PS Just noticed the mufflers in the carwash pic. Slick. [/B]
Those look dumb as hell. Almost like a non shiney fart pipe.
10-19-2002, 06:08 PM
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Originally posted by 3.1EyeCandy
did you guys see the picure of that engine on a stand???? I don't care how bling bling you think he is....that's a badass car.
did you guys see the picure of that engine on a stand???? I don't care how bling bling you think he is....that's a badass car.
but, does that say.. 9.0 liter!?!?
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10-19-2002, 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by Sauron91
I can't read that..
but, does that say.. 9.0 liter!?!?
I can't read that..
but, does that say.. 9.0 liter!?!?
he was either drunk as hell when he wrote that, or doesn't speak english. 
10-19-2002, 07:03 PM
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i don't really like the looks of 20" rims, they seem too big. but i guess he needs them since his brake discs are 14" big
10-19-2002, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by BillZ28
9 Liter, damn, how many cubic inches is that? I want a big block in my car!!!
9 Liter, damn, how many cubic inches is that? I want a big block in my car!!!
9ltrs = 549ci.
10-19-2002, 08:42 PM
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Those 20's don't look that out of place on the Trans Am because the wheels have a face mounted design, which makes the rim looks a bit smaller than it actually is compared to a deep dish 20" wheel which look like 21s. If I had the money, I would throw on some 19s at the largest.
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
I like those wheels, BUT looks like they're about to swallow the car.
I like those wheels, BUT looks like they're about to swallow the car.
10-20-2002, 01:52 AM
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i like the 20s! i wouldn't put more than 18's on my formula, but i do like the way that car looks. don't be affraid to admit it, they might be 20's, but not crack dealer "dubz" these are pure performance
10-20-2002, 06:09 AM
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Did anyone else notice the wilwood calipers? This dude has some money, those wheels retail for ~$700-$800 each...
10-20-2002, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
Those 19s look rediculous, 20s would look worse.
I want the ones where you stop and keep spinning.
Those 19s look rediculous, 20s would look worse.
I want the ones where you stop and keep spinning.
Oh man I saw a truck with those the other day. I bet those cause wrecks. People looking at them triping out and dont see the car infont of them before the hit it. Strange looking though. I'll see if I can find a web site wth them.
>does anyone know what they are called?