Arggh! stuck and can't decide on wheels 20 or 22 's Falken RT-7M

What should I do??

  • 20's RT-7M

    Votes: 4 12.9%

  • 22's RT-7M

    Votes: 26 83.9%

  • A cheaper option ???

    Votes: 1 3.2%
  • Total voters
    31
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wrxsti04

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I am finally around to getting a new set of wheels. Honestly don't want to spend any money but I need new tires and likely won't pass inspection until I do
I really hate the beefy tires on my 18's and I like the way the Falken RT-7M's look and can't find another wheel new that looks nice in this price range.
Anyway here are the details and pricing

22 Inch - Falken RT-7M - Glossy Black (Weight 36lbs)
Yokohama Parada Spec-X 285/40R-22 XL 110V B
Total Out the Door: $2367


20 Inch - Falken RT-7M - Glossy Black (Weigh 29lbs)
Yokohama Parada Spec-X 265/50R-20 XL 111V B
Total Out the Door: $1950

Roughly $417 difference in price.

What would you guys do ? Concerned with appears, weight (gas mileage and 0-6) and handling.
 
CALMOTION said:
Or go for the 21" inch from a GEN2. I think it was posted for 1500 as a going rate.
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I love the rims but...the big problem with the 21 incher's is the cost of tires. 1700 a set. I wouldn't recommend them unless the buyer knows they will need to spend a bundle on tires and that there's one one choice for a high speed rated tire.

Put another way, full set of OEM 21" FX50 rims + new tires = 33-3400 out the door :)
 
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zebra555 said:
20" for "performance"
22" for looks
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From what I understand the 20 will weigh less then my stock 18's and 22's will weigh close if not slightly more. So MPG and weigh shouldn't really be a factor no?
Any ideas about ride comfort either size ? I also read on another post that the 22's would handle better since they have 40 profile vs the bigger 50 profile. Plus 22's will have 285 tires vs 20;s 265. The larger footprint has to help handling no?

Can someone that has had both 20's and 22's on their FX give me insight and thoughts on both?
 
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I went from stock 20's to 22. Ride is a little bit stiffer due to 265/40 tire. Acceleration, handling, mpg? Meh nothing hugely noticeable in daily driving, so do it if you like the look.
 
wrxsti04 said:
From what I understand the 20 will weigh less then my stock 18's and 22's will weigh close if not slightly more. So MPG and weigh shouldn't really be a factor no?
Any ideas about ride comfort either size ? I also read on another post that the 22's would handle better since they have 40 profile vs the bigger 50 profile. Plus 22's will have 285 tires vs 20;s 265. The larger footprint has to help handling no?

Can someone that has had both 20's and 22's on their FX give me insight and thoughts on both?
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First, the stock FX 20s weigh ~31lbs. I don't know about the 18s for sure but I would assume they're a little lighter.

Regarding the wheel/tire size difference: I have 265/50R20 on one FX and 285/35R22 on the other. The difference in handling is virtually non-existent. What is really noticeable though is the weight. The 22s are much heavier and that manifests in the form of heavier steering, slower acceleration, and a more harsh ride.

If you want the 22s for the look, then there's no argument. If you want performance, then you'll need to find a set that is lighter than your 18s ($$$$).
 
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theCopperFXguy said:
I went from stock 20's to 22. Ride is a little bit stiffer due to 265/40 tire. Acceleration, handling, mpg? Meh nothing hugely noticeable in daily driving, so do it if you like the look.
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Thanks I thinking the same thing probably won't notice huge difference in performance loss. Definetly leaning toward the 22's looks much better than the 20's and appears most people here agree.
 
I was in the same exact situation as you when deciding on our previous FX. Ended up going with the 20's. In retrospect, I sorta wish we had sprung for the 22's. It all depends on the road conditions in the area that you live. I will say the 20's look deceptively big. They look as big (if not bigger) than the stock 21's we have on our new FX.
 
IridiumFX said:
I was in the same exact situation as you when deciding on our previous FX. Ended up going with the 20's. In retrospect, I sorta wish we had sprung for the 22's. It all depends on the road conditions in the area that you live. I will say the 20's look deceptively big. They look as big (if not bigger) than the stock 21's we have on our new FX.
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Roads are not to bad in our area. There are some uneven roads but the pot holes are fairly rare and can be avoid if they do exist. I think that is thanks to little to no snow last 2 years.
My wife's TL has 35 rated profile tires, never had any issues with blow out or pot holes and shes not a cautious driver toward these holes.
I am worried about the same thing going 20's then regretting it every time I see the wheels :eek.:
 
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