20 inch or 19 inch wheels?

[Need4SpeedMotors]

I'm also finding more wheel choices with the 20 inch. What made me question this is I pretty much was going to go with the 19 inch. I wanted the Velgen vf5. But they are on backorder till May. So I can wait. But they do have the vf5 in 20 inch in stock. I'm looking at the gloss bronze. So I'm trying to figure out what I want to do. I'm also looking at the Project 6GR TEN-D in magnesium, I can go 19 or 20 but there is a wait time for those also. I want the spun forged. Don't want to spend the money on forged. It's fun to be confused. Lol feel free to critique my choices. And to offer others.

Our fully forged is a 6-8 week turn around time cost is $3699 for 20'' and $3499.00 for a set of 19'' already finished. Out spun forged is set to arrive in a few weeks

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[S550HPP]

Install the PP bracing first. I did try a vert with Ford 20's option and wasn't bad with the 20' specific dampers and springs.

Depends on your roads. If less than perfect 19s with correct offset for more poke than stock and 265 /40/19 will look great. Would go more than 9.5W aim for 22-25 lb per wheel at a min rotary forged or similar.

You can also try spacers on yours.

I sprung weight is the #1 enemy doing 20s can easily add 15+ lb per tire wheel.,.and ruin the ride

 

[stannypack]

I'm confused why everyone says you have less sidewall on 20s or your ride quality decreases, wouldn't it be better assuming aspect ratio stays the same? For example I'm going from 19x9.5 squared 265/35 to 20x10 275/35 + 20x11 305/35 so sidewall is actually increasing

 

[Rustbucket]

That’s assuming the aspect ratio stays the same. In general it’s easiest to maintain about the same total diameter (wheel+tire) to keep the speedo and other computers happy. 1 inch of diameter more in metal means 1 inch less in sidewall.

 

[GaryConn]

I didn't realize that Ford put different dampers and springs on convertibles with the 20 inch option. Are you sure about that?

 

[GaryConn]

did

I was talking about this post.

 

[GaryConn]

Well that didn't work lol

Install the PP bracing first. I did try a vert with Ford 20's option and wasn't bad with the 20' specific dampers and springs.

Depends on your roads. If less than perfect 19s with correct offset for more poke than stock and 265 /40/19 will look great. Would go more than 9.5W aim for 22-25 lb per wheel at a min rotary forged or similar.

You can also try spacers on yours.

I sprung weight is the #1 enemy doing 20s can easily add 15+ lb per tire wheel.,.and ruin the ride

 

[GaryConn]

Got it now.

 

[Unbridled5.0]

That’s assuming the aspect ratio stays the same. In general it’s easiest to maintain about the same total diameter (wheel+tire) to keep the speedo and other computers happy. 1 inch of diameter more in metal means 1 inch less in sidewall.

Yes, it will be, but assuming the overall wheel/tire diameter remains unchanged, going up 1in. in wheel diameter will only be 1/2in. in sidewall loss that is actually realized by the driver. The other side of the tire will never be touching the ground at the same time as the other.

This isn't to say it's not going to be a worse ride going to 20s, it surely will be on a lot of roads in the US. And that's why I vote 19s. They're the best balance of aesthetics, performance and comfort.

 

[MAGS1]

Yes, it will be, but assuming the overall wheel/tire diameter remains unchanged, going up 1in. in wheel diameter will only be 1/2in. in sidewall loss that is actually realized by the driver. The other side of the tire will never be touching the ground at the same time as the other.

This isn't to say it's not going to be a worse ride going to 20s, it surely will be on a lot of roads in the US. And that's why I vote 19s. They're the best balance of aesthetics, performance and comfort.

19’s are only going to give you a better ride if you go with a larger profile tire, like a 275/40. Running 285/35/19 is really not any better than running 285/35/20. Plus you’ll have more wheel gap with the 285/35/19. That does not equal better aesthetics IMO.

 

[Unbridled5.0]

19’s are only going to give you a better ride if you go with a larger profile tire, like a 275/40. Running 285/35/19 is really not any better than running 285/35/20. Plus you’ll have more wheel gap with the 285/35/19. That does not equal better aesthetics IMO.

These cars look weird on 20s and stock suspension. That approach to reducing wheel well gap is not the way to performance enhancements or aesthetics. Just this guy's opinion!

 

[MAGS1]

These cars look weird on 20s and stock suspension. That approach to reducing wheel well gap is not the way to performance enhancements or aesthetics. Just this guy's opinion!

Yep, we all like what we like. 19’s generally are better from a performance standpoint, although there’s plenty of high performing cars on 20’s. Just comes down to personal preference at the end of the day. From a sidewall perspective, 40+ profile will give the most comfort, and that’s where the 19’s will kick in.

My car on 20’s next to my dad’s on 19’s for anyone that wants a visual side by side. Both are on stock suspension.

 

[Dinokill3.7]

Yep, we all like what we like. 19’s generally are better from a performance standpoint, although there’s plenty of high performing cars on 20’s. Just comes down to personal preference at the end of the day. From a sidewall perspective, 40+ profile will give the most comfort, and that’s where the 19’s will kick in.

My car on 20’s next to my dad’s on 19’s for anyone that wants a visual side by side. Both are on stock suspension.

Both cars look like rally cars

Here is my car on 19 wheels with BMR springs

 

[MAGS1]

Both cars look like rally cars

Here is my car on 19 wheels with BMR springs

I will likely go to the FP track handling kit when the time comes to replace dampers and springs. That’s as low as I’m willing to go, probably not too dissimilar to yours on BMR springs. The slammed look is definitely not for me

 

[Rustbucket]

Yes, it will be, but assuming the overall wheel/tire diameter remains unchanged, going up 1in. in wheel diameter will only be 1/2in. in sidewall loss that is actually realized by the driver. The other side of the tire will never be touching the ground at the same time as the other.

This isn't to say it's not going to be a worse ride going to 20s, it surely will be on a lot of roads in the US. And that's why I vote 19s. They're the best balance of aesthetics, performance and comfort.

truth. This is what happens when I post before coffee lol.

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