18's vs 19's for a daily driver

[3socksmorgan]

So I have got my new Caddy home (2014, Caddy Maxi, Highline) - obviously need to start thinking about Alloys thinking I'm going down the VW Clubsport route as I think they suit the colour (silver). I would add pictures, but haven't worked how to yet !!
Anyway... what are 19's like on a daily basis, I do 120+ miles a day and whilst I desire the looks, if 19's make the ride unbearable I'd rather go to 18's and have a little more comfort considering I use her everyday?

Thoughts (and any picks you might have..)

[Brkinsel]

I have 19" on the caddy. Check tyre prices as I know 18" and 20" are cheaper in the band and model I prefer. If I were doing 100+ miles per day I would be fitting 18" and go for a taller side wall for a bit of comfort.


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[Caddyluv]

18 defo. I run with 45 on mine so it’s good. I do about 100 miles a day.



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[Big Pimp]

Running 18” fat 5s at the minute but looking forward to getting 19” helios back up not my daily

[Barbel330]

Minimal difference between 18 & 19's imo, apart from the bigger the wheel the better it looks. I'd wager that if the majority of drivers were put in a vehicle and asked to tell whether it was running 18 or 19" wheels, it'd be pure guess work.

Suspension plays a much bigger part in ride quality than the difference between 35, 40 or even 45 tyres. I had no issues with ride quality in my BMW running 35 profile tyres (from factory). These days it's pretty common for manufacturers to use 19" wheels on cars from factory with 35 profile tyres and modern cars aren't getting any more uncomfortable than vehicles from previous era's that's for sure.

For the record, my caddy is on 19's, is set fairly low on coilovers and I use it every day as a fully laden work van.

[rical33]

I have 19” wheels and coil overs I thought it would not ride well but I think it now drives better than when I first got it.Im very happy with it



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[Codling893]

18 defo. I run with 45 on mine so it’s good. I do about 100 miles a day.

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Nice set up mate what coilovers you got ? Do you load the back out much ? Cheers


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[Caddyluv]

No not to heavy carry liquids mostly. I have Vmaxx xxtreame on mine. Ride good.


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[Caddyluv]

As barbel said 19s do look cool but really is very close to choose. I guess spend the money on the suspension.


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[3socksmorgan]

Thanks guys - lot to think about, as you say decent suspension will make the difference as well..

[RKDesigns]

20” 5x112 8.5J et45 225-30R20
V-Maxx Xxtreme coiloverkit 20 stands adjustable on the dampers from comfort to hard and 90/80mm drop front/rear. In the for sale section more info if you are interested in a kit as Well but 19” is max on English roads.

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Wheels clubsport i can get these brand new, but bear in mind that a good tyre gives a lot of comfort as well. Cheap Chinese tires Will be hard as.... just a good tire does a lot and 18 or 19” isn’t really a huge difference. 20” isn’t that bad either, but 30 isn’t comfy anymore 35 is much better.

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[Obikaii]

Mines a daily & im running 19"Rs6 replicas on coilovers 2nd lowest setting.
Apart from some dodgy pot hole ridden roads the ride if fine,& i much prefer the look of 19" over 18".