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Thread: 16" vs. 18" wheels

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    Question 16" vs. 18" wheels

    Does anyone know why the VX changed from a 16" wheel to an 18" wheel? Is there any benefit from having one over the other?
    Thanks.

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    Lightbulb Wheels?

    So far, after trading my 18's for 16's, all I can tell is that the only reason for the switch to 18's was for style. So far, I enjoy my 16's just as well as the 18's. Of course, you can't exactly corner as well without the low profiles the 18's have, but oh well, smoother ride.

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    Now I have the exact opposite opinion.
    I had a '99 VX and then bought Moncha. My wife is the one that is the better judge because I don't care about the ride, but, she swears that the 18"ers give a much better ride than the 16'. She says that there is less "jounce" to the ride and she doesn't need to wear extra support upstairs...
    You know what I mean? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
    Scott / moncha.com

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    Say no more!
    Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...

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    Talking

    I think I'm getting the "picture"! LOL
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    Question Wheels?

    My girl friend says that with the 18's she would almost get black eyes everytime we would go over a speed bump, now with the 16's she says the bumps are tollerable.
    I guess experiences vary......

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    Talking Well....

    ....anyone interested in swappin ill be willing to make the sacrifice and switch the 16's for 18's ....x

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    hey,

    i've been lookin for 18's for a while now. but no money so if you wanan swap hit me up. my email is

    haiyeec@eden.rutgers.edu

    i'll be the happiest person haha.
    been wanting 20's but dont have 2500 to put down.
    but if you wanna trade your 18's for 16's, im the one =)

    thanks~

    hai yee chen

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