Thread: 18" vs 19"
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      10-06-2008, 03:55 PM   #4
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In thoery, the 19s will handle better on smooth roads as they tires will flex less than 18s. But 18s will absorb bumps better.

I went with the 230s and have noticed they tended to bounce a bit due to them being RFTs. However, after 2k miles the suspesion has settled down and the ride is much better now.

If you plan on sticking with the oem, go for the 19s. I did. If you plan on getting aftermarket rims, don't get the 230s. You will not get 1k more for the 19s compared to the 18s if you sell them off.

However, I have always leaned towards keeping the oem wheels regardless if I go aftermarket. I turn my cars over inside of the warranty period and I like trading the car in as close to oem as possible, minus miscellanious cosmetic changes.
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