New shoes for baby
04-01-2013, 12:37 PM
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New shoes for baby
Finally put the new rims on and have to share this with everybody. 18" BBS RSGT. It really changes the look of the car and I think they look great. I do notice that the ride is harsher than the 17" cups but I think the look makes up for it. Call me shallow.
Not the best pictures using my cell phone. Taken outside Simply Tire who just mounted them for me with new Sumitomo HRZIII tires. Very happy with the grip and handling of the tires as well.
Not the best pictures using my cell phone. Taken outside Simply Tire who just mounted them for me with new Sumitomo HRZIII tires. Very happy with the grip and handling of the tires as well.
04-01-2013, 01:24 PM
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Very nice, my 18" Veloce RS replicas go on next week at Simply Tire as well. 
04-01-2013, 01:47 PM
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That looks really classy.
I am going from 17 cups to 18's in a couple of weeks myself. I was wondering about the 'harshness' comment as I had heard that from others that the thicker tire on the cups asorbs more road.
Did you go with the 265 or 285 rear?
Have you tried playing with the tire pressure or do you have an adjustable suspension?
I am going with the 265 due to my ride height, but if it becomes too harsh, I'm hoping to soften up my suspension by a click or two to compensate, but I'm not sure if that will help or not.
I am going from 17 cups to 18's in a couple of weeks myself. I was wondering about the 'harshness' comment as I had heard that from others that the thicker tire on the cups asorbs more road.
Did you go with the 265 or 285 rear?
Have you tried playing with the tire pressure or do you have an adjustable suspension?
I am going with the 265 due to my ride height, but if it becomes too harsh, I'm hoping to soften up my suspension by a click or two to compensate, but I'm not sure if that will help or not.
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04-01-2013, 01:48 PM
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04-01-2013, 02:02 PM
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Now hopefully we get some warmer weather so can put the top down soon.
04-01-2013, 05:16 PM
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Tire pressure at 36psi all around. I'm riding on Bilstein HDs with Row030s which are bit too stiff for street use especially on a cab. It's not unbearable but definitely feel a difference over 17" cups.