19 inch wheels

[Mark Red GTS Cooper]

Has anyone ever thought about using 19 inch wheels in the rear.

If so, how is the ride, and do you have any pictures. Look forward to hearing from you,

Mark

 

[getbit]

I don't have them yet but plan on it. I saw a black GTS at TNT in Houston with 546 HRE 19".I believe it had N.Y. plates. Did not talk to the owner but they looked incredible. They will be on my '01 soon!

 

[JonB]

I just priced a 19" wheel/tire package for a Viper. [It was about $6400 + s/h.] HRE 545 and Michelin Pilot Sports. The tire size does NOT exactly match the OEM 18" size, but its DARN close.

JonB PartsRack

 

[Mark Red GTS Cooper]

Jon,

Are you looking at 18x10 front, 19x13 rear? I have BBS Lm's 18x10 front, 18x13 rear, I would like ot see if BBS makes a 19x13 for the rear.

What tires are you going to run for the 19's.

Mark,

 

[JonB]

The package I priced out today was HRE 19's. 13"w R, 10w"w F.
Pilot Sports 345-30-19 R, 285-40-19 F

JonB

 

[Mark Red GTS Cooper]

John,

Does BBS make a 19 rear LM, and how does it affect the handling and ride.

With the added inch, will there be tires rubbing on bumps.

Mark,

 

[ACR Joe]

You may want to consider the 20" wheels offered by Startech. Talk about killer looks!
http://www.startech.de/homee.htm

 

[99t1]

I heard from 2 people (racers) that they ran better times with 17s over 18s.

 

[Jason-Middle Tennessee]

Here's some pictures of the Star Tech 20" wheels.

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[getbit]

Definetely 17" to race on but the larger sizes look SO much better for cruising. Save the 17's for race day with the appropriate tires. Multiple sets of wheels and tires for road race, autocross, and everyday driving is the way to go.

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

to answer your question, 19 inch question, they were and are on a car in TNT. I spoke to the guy today, LBARTON. He said his car is in TNT, and he has the HRE wheels...they look hot!!!!!!! its a GTS all black. Dont ask for the price, you will pass out

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[Will]

Can someone tell me, using easy to understand "non car guy" language, what the performance differences would be as a result of larger tires (particularly a move from 18" to 19" or 20"). There seems to be a negative effect on performance.

Sean's explaination was clear, however, are there other negative performance issues?

Thanks,

-W

 

[JonB]

HRE wheels are NOT necessarily that expensive.

Complete, center caps and all, they are LESS than OEM factory wheels. Example: PartsRack can furnish HREs for as little as $3499/set in 17"

( We cheat the other guy, and pass the savings on to you ! )

JonB