Opinion on Kahn Design Wheels 22"
02-26-2006, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Budget M3
Another interesting point is that not only did handling and braking significantly improve with the 20's (as expected), but the ride quality is ALSO improved (totally NOT expected). I guess the OEM M&S tires (mine had Pirelli Scorpions) are pretty bad for ride quality...
I think the scorpions ice and snow have hard rubber, or maybe the tire pressure..
02-26-2006, 07:40 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by alex911s
How the hell did i miss the pics, haha. Your car looks great man! very nice and simple..My 20 on my old S rides great until I changed the springs.. I think the scorpions ice and snow have hard rubber, or maybe the tire pressure..
I think the scorpions ice and snow have hard rubber, or maybe the tire pressure..
02-27-2006, 03:17 PM
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Called GMP Performance today and finalized my order. They will get the tires (BF's) Tuesday, mount and balance them and then they go out via truck for delivery.
I am excited now to actually mount them, but I guess I should remind myself that it is still only March coming up in Chicago - so we might be in for some severe weather still. But I don't know if I can wait?!?!
I am excited now to actually mount them, but I guess I should remind myself that it is still only March coming up in Chicago - so we might be in for some severe weather still. But I don't know if I can wait?!?!
02-27-2006, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kooser
Called GMP Performance today and finalized my order. They will get the tires (BF's) Tuesday, mount and balance them and then they go out via truck for delivery.
I am excited now to actually mount them, but I guess I should remind myself that it is still only March coming up in Chicago - so we might be in for some severe weather still. But I don't know if I can wait?!?!
I am excited now to actually mount them, but I guess I should remind myself that it is still only March coming up in Chicago - so we might be in for some severe weather still. But I don't know if I can wait?!?!
03-02-2006, 08:48 PM
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Holy crap!
The weight of the four tires plus packaging is 344LBS.
About 80-83lbs each wheel/tire minus the packaging.
This is shy of double what the Sport Technos tip the scales at.
Did I make a mistake here?
Will my truck suffer?
Anybody out there riding on 22's, heavy 22's at that?
What is your take -good or bad?
The weight of the four tires plus packaging is 344LBS.
About 80-83lbs each wheel/tire minus the packaging.
This is shy of double what the Sport Technos tip the scales at.
Did I make a mistake here?
Will my truck suffer?
Anybody out there riding on 22's, heavy 22's at that?
What is your take -good or bad?
03-02-2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kooser
Holy crap!
The weight of the four tires plus packaging is 344LBS.
About 80-83lbs each wheel/tire minus the packaging.
This is shy of double what the Sport Technos tip the scales at.
Did I make a mistake here?
Will my truck suffer?
Anybody out there riding on 22's, heavy 22's at that?
What is your take -good or bad?
The weight of the four tires plus packaging is 344LBS.
About 80-83lbs each wheel/tire minus the packaging.
This is shy of double what the Sport Technos tip the scales at.
Did I make a mistake here?
Will my truck suffer?
Anybody out there riding on 22's, heavy 22's at that?
What is your take -good or bad?
A typical cast 22" weighs 40-45lbs. and the tire depending on size, maybe 36lbs. so, yeah figure about 80 pounds per wheel... there could be a noticeable effect on handling and acceleration. I'll be very curious to hear about the results! If you have a V6 it may make the truck a bit slower "off the line" ESPECIALLY if you went with a tall tire like a 285/35-22....
EDIT: I just noticed you have CTT which means big engine, big brakes and air suspension... it'll be just FINE for you... now for my V6 it might be a stretch...
03-03-2006, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by charlieXS
no, no, no... the 20" sportTechno wheel and a 275/40 Michelin weighs 66lbs.
A typical cast 22" weighs 40-45lbs. and the tire depending on size, maybe 36lbs. so, yeah figure about 80 pounds per wheel... there could be a noticeable effect on handling and acceleration. I'll be very curious to hear about the results! If you have a V6 it may make the truck a bit slower "off the line" ESPECIALLY if you went with a tall tire like a 285/35-22....
EDIT: I just noticed you have CTT which means big engine, big brakes and air suspension... it'll be just FINE for you... now for my V6 it might be a stretch...
A typical cast 22" weighs 40-45lbs. and the tire depending on size, maybe 36lbs. so, yeah figure about 80 pounds per wheel... there could be a noticeable effect on handling and acceleration. I'll be very curious to hear about the results! If you have a V6 it may make the truck a bit slower "off the line" ESPECIALLY if you went with a tall tire like a 285/35-22....
EDIT: I just noticed you have CTT which means big engine, big brakes and air suspension... it'll be just FINE for you... now for my V6 it might be a stretch...
CTT will definitely get out of it's own way, even with the larger/heavier wheel tire combo...IN A STRAIGHT LINE. Where you will notice a difference is in the handling. The extra unsprung weight at each corner will likely have an effect that offsets the gains you get by going to a wider tire, so overall you may not notice much of a handling difference. Long term reliability (over tens of thousands of miles) will suffer as well, so plan to replace bushings/wheel bearings/etc. much sooner than if you stuck with stock wheel/tire combo. Of course if you keep the truck only 3-4 years, that will likely only be a problem for the next owner. On the upside, your 22's are gonna be the coolest looking ride in town!!!
03-03-2006, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Budget M3
CTT will definitely get out of it's own way, even with the larger/heavier wheel tire combo...IN A STRAIGHT LINE. Where you will notice a difference is in the handling. The extra unsprung weight at each corner will likely have an effect that offsets the gains you get by going to a wider tire, so overall you may not notice much of a handling difference. Long term reliability (over tens of thousands of miles) will suffer as well, so plan to replace bushings/wheel bearings/etc. much sooner than if you stuck with stock wheel/tire combo. Of course if you keep the truck only 3-4 years, that will likely only be a problem for the next owner. On the upside, your 22's are gonna be the coolest looking ride in town!!!
I'll let you know what the results are. They arrive today aqnd I wil mount them in a week or so...we are still having some snowy weather forecasted here.
