19" wheels on CL9

**teggiboy** · 20-10-2011 03:33 PM

Hey guys

Just a quick question. Has anyone here fitted 19x8.5 wheels (or similiar) on a CL9? I heard going from 16" stockies to 19's (235/35/19) will have a huge downgrade in performance, handling and fuel economy.

Has anybody got any experience with this before? How noticeable is the difference?

I'd hate to drive out of a tyre shop and regret my decision straight away

Thanks!! =)

**marquee** · 20-10-2011 04:13 PM

You will need a low offset to clear your struts you will need guards rolled. Yer it will downgrade performance, howevwer i assume the reasin your getting them is for looks and not performance

**MR_LATE** · 20-10-2011 05:02 PM

dont do it!

**-[NoS]-** · 20-10-2011 08:06 PM

i was planning on doing this...

pros and cons?

**MingZai** · 20-10-2011 08:38 PM

PROS:
LOOKS GOOD

CONS:
POSSIBLE INCREASE IN FUEL + BAD PERFORMANCE (due to weight)

**JDM-EGG** · 20-10-2011 09:27 PM

i just got 20" for my euro .. did i make a mistake ? LLOLL but then again im in it for looks not performance and will be running bags

**MingZai** · 20-10-2011 09:34 PM

^ nicee where you located?

**JDM-EGG** · 20-10-2011 09:35 PM

in NSW

got Works vs Fx , same one as mr rein ! LOL wasnt planning on getting them but it was up for a good price so why not ? lol

**y.vtech** · 20-10-2011 10:17 PM

I got 19s x 8.5 its perfect to tell you the truth. Still, i get about 600ks on a full tank. It looks amazing and for performance wise its great to tell you the truth. Still quick and for handling don't get cheap tyres..