Rims + Tyres.. Or Edit

[Bain]

Well im coming up to my 15,000km service and Ive got 2 choices..

19" rims + tyres

or

EDIT..

Im swaying towards the rims and tyres from a practicality and looks side of things (my tyres are worn out basically).

Yet I really want more power.

Unfortunately I cant get both... So one has to wait till June next year (tax time)

What would you chose, considering the tyres only have about 20% tread left on them (yes they have been rotated)

or maybe there is no real choice in the matter...

If you went with rims, what do you think would look good on a winter white sedan with 20% all round tint? Dish? No dish?

Edited 17/11/05 12:53 AM by Bain

[sbr79]

I have 19inch AMG rims, and falken tyres, trust me, if you choose 19 inch wheels, come June, you will be needing your tax check for new tyres, again, so your edit will have to wait until.......never. lol.

I only managed a legal 17 000 km's out of my falkens, now they want 400 plus dollars for each new tyre.

[xxr64t]

Wait for the edit because sumthing might happen and u need warranty. Go 20s instead of 19's, but no dish 20s and make sure the rims a full peice. look good

ps this isnt a photoshop its just wheel infront of standard 1

[Bain]

I have 19inch AMG rims, and falken tyres, trust me, if you choose 19 inch wheels, come June, you will be needing your tax check for new tyres, again, so your edit will have to wait until.......never. lol.

I only managed a legal 17 000 km's out of my falkens, now they want 400 plus dollars for each new tyre.

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hmmm.. this could be a problem.

My reasoning for the 19's is that because I know they are a more expensive tyre, I wont be doing as many hills runs and general hoonery (on private roads blah blah)..

17" tyres are just so cheap (250 a pop) that I dont really think about it when I accidently launch my car at 4grand..

Wait for the edit because sumthing might happen and u need warranty. Go 20s instead of 19's, but no dish 20s and make sure the rims a full peice. look good

Yeah that's the other thing, seeing as FORD have a general quality issue with their products I dont particularly wish to void the warranty just yet.

Edited 17/11/05 01:08 AM by Bain

[cobrav8]

Bain - the standard wheels on your car look good anyway - in fact in a lot of cases I reckon they look better than trhe 18s and 19s on offer.

Go the power - that's what I say. Launch at 4000 with edit and buy twice as many tyres!

[xxr64t]

Bain - the standard wheels on your car look good anyway - in fact in a lot of cases I reckon they look better than trhe 18s and 19s on offer.

Go the power - that's what I say.  Launch at 4000 with edit and buy twice as many tyres!

were not as rich as you 2 be buying tyres

[cobrav8]

that's kind of what I meant - pay $250 per 17 inch tyre - or $400 per 19 inch - and from what I have seen the 19s dont appear to be giving better grip - just more wear.

[Chooka]

Go the edit mate and reshoe your old rims!!

if you go to 19's like someone else said you will be up for twice as much to fit tyres and you also have the potential to bend rims eaiser, more cash!

that's just my opinion as I think the standard rims look good when lowered (RE Trough Lollys Ride)

Chooka

[cobrav8]

PS - you must be a hoon - I am almost at 15,000 and my tyres have heaps left!

[wippdaddy]

18 inch rims could be an option you can find decent tyres for $250 - $300 if you look around.