| T-Town, the fact that you state you're a kid explains to the greatest extent why you like the look and why you don't notice the ride. 18s are a significant increase in ride harshness over stock 16s, even moreso on 20s, so while you may not notice it, in truth that's more perception than reality. (Same way a person will see the one they love differently than the rest of the populace.) Of course if you only drive on smooth roads there is not much to notice, but get onto rough ones, railroad tracks, freeway expansion joints, lane divider pucks, etc. and it's quite apparent.
Since I bought my car to enjoy on all manner of roads and conditions and I actually like less harshness, 17 is my limit (although I think 18s are the best compromise on looks, again that is wholly personal); plus I am not a fan of the rubber-band tire look on most vehicles (I did see an x-box with 18s, since that's such a quirky vehicle anyway it looked okay).
Certainly not my preference but as I always say, the great thing about owning a car is that you get to decide how to mod and maintain it.
On the radio, you're probably better off sticking a post in the audio/tele forum. First, the interface between the head unit and cluster spans several years and model lines, not just the newer 210, and Second, that tech forum is loaded with tech guys that live and breathe such stuff. If there are aftermarket units (or plug-in interface units) that allow you to retain the steering wheel controls they'll know.
And congrats on the vehicle upgrade, BTW.
Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg
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