Ok, first off, let's talk about how the different wheel packages differ:
The 19" wheel package, has four wheels that are all the same, with 245/45 all seasons at all four corners.
The 20" and 21" wheel packages are staggered with wider wheels in back wrapped in wider 265 width tires with the same 245 width as the 19s in front. Both 20" and 21" come with summer tires instead of all seasons.
19"
Pros: Most range, most resilient to potholes/road imperfections, can be driven in temperatures both above/below freezing. Best ride quality.
Cons: Least grip/least sporty. If you like launching/making use of all the HP you'll quickly find the limits of grip.
20"
Pros: More sporty than 19s without being as likely to be damaged by potholes/road damage as 21s. Uses a tire from Michelin which is well regarded. Summer tires and wider tire in back means more grip/more sporty.
Cons: Not as responsive as 21s due to taller sidewall. More likely to be damaged by potholes than 19s. Not suitable for below freezing temps. Less range.
21"
Pros: Shortest sidewall makes car the most responsive to steering inputs. Summer tires and wider tire in back means more grip/more sporty.
Cons: Lots of anecdotal reports of bubbles/blowouts on potholes. OEM Pirelli tires are generally not as well regarded as Michelin, and have a reputation for being fragile in low profile sizes (this seems consistent across the car brands I have experience with). Not suitable for below freezing temps. Less range.
I have 19s on my car since there are a lot of potholes near me and the 20s weren't available when I got the car. I do wish I had more grip sometimes and do kinda wish I had the 20" option sometimes when I'm pushing the car but not enough yet to motivate me to actually swap over.
At the end of the day, you can swap wheel tires. That way, you can always change your mind later, or run different wheel/tire packages for different conditions (19s for road trips where you need range, and 20s for around town, etc.)
The 19" wheel package, has four wheels that are all the same, with 245/45 all seasons at all four corners.
The 20" and 21" wheel packages are staggered with wider wheels in back wrapped in wider 265 width tires with the same 245 width as the 19s in front. Both 20" and 21" come with summer tires instead of all seasons.
19"
Pros: Most range, most resilient to potholes/road imperfections, can be driven in temperatures both above/below freezing. Best ride quality.
Cons: Least grip/least sporty. If you like launching/making use of all the HP you'll quickly find the limits of grip.
20"
Pros: More sporty than 19s without being as likely to be damaged by potholes/road damage as 21s. Uses a tire from Michelin which is well regarded. Summer tires and wider tire in back means more grip/more sporty.
Cons: Not as responsive as 21s due to taller sidewall. More likely to be damaged by potholes than 19s. Not suitable for below freezing temps. Less range.
21"
Pros: Shortest sidewall makes car the most responsive to steering inputs. Summer tires and wider tire in back means more grip/more sporty.
Cons: Lots of anecdotal reports of bubbles/blowouts on potholes. OEM Pirelli tires are generally not as well regarded as Michelin, and have a reputation for being fragile in low profile sizes (this seems consistent across the car brands I have experience with). Not suitable for below freezing temps. Less range.
I have 19s on my car since there are a lot of potholes near me and the 20s weren't available when I got the car. I do wish I had more grip sometimes and do kinda wish I had the 20" option sometimes when I'm pushing the car but not enough yet to motivate me to actually swap over.
At the end of the day, you can swap wheel tires. That way, you can always change your mind later, or run different wheel/tire packages for different conditions (19s for road trips where you need range, and 20s for around town, etc.)
