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Originally Posted by Indpowr
Darth, it is your wheels. I have over 40k miles on my 22s and 0 vibrations and rides as smooth as day one. A tad rougher with the reduced sidewall and might have lack of tracking but not worried I have 345s on the other ride  |
Yay for you! (I don't mean that as a wise crack.) I've had problems with my 22s.
Even without the slight vibration I have, the low profile tires do translate every tiny bump in the road to the cabin.
Also, my car is at about 580 rwhp right now and I believe it will be over 600 with the 20" wheels. I cannot get the 22s with the low profile tires to hook, so I can't use the power I have with the 22s.
I've discovered that there are trade offs with almost everything with these cars. I wanted the looks of 22s when I bought them. I didn't realize the hit I'd take with performance at the time. My car was at 370 rwhp when I bought the 22s. But, I've added hp since then and discovered how much I like it. Live and learn.
The OP asked about the ins and outs of 22s. I was just providing my perspective.
If you want pretty, don't mind losing 20 to 30 rwhp, and don't mind a slightly rougher ride, then perhaps 22s are for you.
If you want a good looking wheel that is lighter weight, then 20s would be better. I am going with 20s with drag radials for a good street wheel that will hook and serve for occasional track days.
If you're totally drag race oriented, then you might consider 18s.