19″ to a 20″ set up is not a very big jump. The difference is minimal. The nice thing about a 20″ rim is that you will have 10x the tire choices. That means you have options with better grip, better ride and better cost.

Is 19 or 20 inch wheels better?

19″ to a 20″ set up is not a very big jump. The difference is minimal. The nice thing about a 20″ rim is that you will have 10x the tire choices. That means you have options with better grip, better ride and better cost.

Do 19-inch tires ride better?

The 19-inch wheels definitely look the coolest. But the 17- and 18-inch setups offer a better compromise of grip, acceleration, price, and ride harshness, so we’re not surprised VW uses 17- and 18-inch sizes on its hot Golf, the GTI. If it’s acceleration you’re after, stick with the smaller, lighter wheels and tires.

Are 20 or 18 wheels better?

Generally, 20 inch wheels are heavier than 18 inch wheels, unless you invest in lightweight alternatives. A 20-inch model will likely be 2 or 3 pounds heavier than an 18 inch wheel. Lighter wheels offer better performance and improved acceleration compared to heavier ones, so 18 inch wheels offer improved performance.

Can you replace 20 inch wheels with 19-inch wheels?

20 Inch wheels to 19 or 18s. Yes. I just put 19s on mine for the winter. Mostly I was trying to find a cheaper solution for snow tires than the absurdly expensive 20” tires that fit the stock wheels.

What is the advantage of 19-inch tires?

On the performance front, the 19-inch tires reportedly allow for sharper turn-in and more mid-corner balance, whereas the 17-inch tire felt more vague. This back-to-back-to-back examination of tires on the same course under the same car is the perfect way to test a set against another.

What is the advantage of 20 inch wheels over 18 inch wheels?

If you have 18-inch steel wheels, upgrading to 20-inch alloy wheels could save weight, which improves the steering response and cornering of the vehicle. The lighter rotational weight also could provide a small increase in acceleration.

Do bigger wheels give a smoother ride?

Avoid bigger wheels if you want a smoother ride. As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride. Switching to a smaller wheel and a thicker tire can give you a smoother ride without any major modifications to your car.

What’s the difference between a 19S and a 20S?

The 20s will give you a rougher ride and will be useless in bad weather. They also cost more to replace and your wheels are more likely to bend when you hit a pothole. The 19s will give you a better cushier ride, will make the car look and feel lighter when you drive it – more tossable.

What’s the difference between X5 19’S and X5 20’s?

The 19’s still make the car feel solid but the 20 adds a bit more feel. I had 18″ winters and sold them weeks after I had them because I felt the X5 was too soft moving from the 20’s the 18’s.

Are 20 inch sidewall tires better than 19 inch tires?

In my experience, the additional weight of the 20’s over the 19’s won’t be enough to notice at the levels the x can be reasonably pushed on the street. Technically, I would agree, but in real world conditions, the smaller sidewall will give the driver more feedback and be perceived as better “handling”.

Should I get a 20s or 20S?

The 20s look cooler, they also make the car look bigger, more agressive and it also feels heavier and bigger when you drive it. The 20s will give you a rougher ride and will be useless in bad weather.