Why the hell are 19" tires so much more expensive

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Nov 11, 2011 | 12:56 PM

Lester

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Why the hell are 19" tires so much more expensive

than 18" or 20"? Is it because its a weird size for cars?

Nov 11, 2011 | 02:45 PM

majik

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18" and 20" are more common for OEM wheels than 19", so supply and demand and lack of volume may be the likely reason.

Nov 12, 2011 | 08:54 AM

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^Yeah. 19 is an uncommon size. Less made.......more dough

Nov 22, 2011 | 02:13 PM

toreto

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19's are more expensive but they're cooler than 20's!

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