Reasons NOT get 19's? Obviously, it cost more than 18's...

[bembol]

I want too but I'm in a budget and it doesn't help that I'm also upgrading my LCD...

What are the Disadvantages of going with 19's, how does it affect Handling/Performance?

[alphapig]

The tires also tend to cost a lot more for 19in wheels.

It's more a matter of visual preference. I like the way 18's look.

18's give you slightly more rubber. Some people don't like the way larger sidewalls look, but it provides an arguably smoother ride. Don't need to be as afraid of bending a wheel due to a pothole.

19's tend to be heavier, but this is more of an issue for cheaper wheels. Expensive 19's way nearly as much as 18's.

[RicerX]

Depends on how the roads are where you typically drive. Like alpha said, with a thicker tire, it's less nerve-racking hitting potholes.

Now, from a performance standpoint, having a thinner tire is going to be better for you, as there's less rubber to flex and bend, giving you better acceleration response and handling. Cons to this are typically a rougher ride and more wear and tear on your suspension - since there's less rubber to absorb shock, now your suspension will handle more of the shock absorption as opposed to an 18" wheel setup. Now, concerning weight, there are cases when there are better 18s or 19s. If you get 19s and are concerned with weight, then money will be an issue, bc if you want a strong, lightweight 19" wheel, then you're going to be forced into spending thousands of dollars for boutique Japanese forged wheels from Rays, Work, etc. Trust me, some wheels out there are 17s and incredibly heavy, and there are plenty of 19" wheels out there that are lighter and stronger than some 18" wheels (and vice versa of course).

From a money standpoint, it's obviously better to go with 18s all the way around, as wheels AND tires tend to be cheaper all around. The big thing with our cars is, with respect to wheels, a little bit goes a long way. The major problem with our cars' stance is the ride height. 18s are a great size for our car when paired with 45 series tires and a drop. I think that's a good way to go (that's what I'm doing). Offset is important, as the sweet spot for getting the wheels flush with the fender is between +37 and +40 (stock is +45). This is so crucial, because I see so many people on here ignore offsets and their wheels that they spent all this money on look like s*** because they're sunken back into the fender wells.

Good luck! You're off to a good start at doing your hw.

[beeristasty]

If you really want 19's, save up and spend the *little* extra amount. You will always be asking "what if" if you settle instead of getting what you originally wanted. If I chose to spend the extra $$$ in the beginning, I'd be sitting on the wheels I should have gotten, and will likely eventually get... Now I'm forcing myself to wait for my tires to wear out so I can justify purchasing another set of rims in a larger size.

Plus, just going by looks, 19s look better to me than 18s on the coupe.

[Blackmobile]

pros of going 19's over 18's:-look nicer-better performance & handling

cons:-higher cost-rougher ride-possibly harder on suspension depending on the tires you get-can be harder to find tires in the right size, 18's are easier to find

if you're looking to offset some costs of 19's, you can always go used. search your local classifieds/craigslist and you can save a bundle, and get tires online from places like tirerack and 1010tires.

[bembol]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

I decided to go with 19's it's going to cost me $400 more and also with Version 1, no more polished lip.

[Desire1314]

between +37 and +40 (stock is +45)

What about +36?