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Old 11-17-06, 04:24 AM
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Are those have lower profile than original 17" 225/50? Can't find a full spec for it. Will it be a good idea to get it on AWD model? Also, how will it affect a ride quality (if profile below 50)? I have to make a decision very soon so any help will be appreciated!!! I don't want to get it just for looks. Very important for me to maintain that performance/comfort ride ratio
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Originally Posted by twister
Are those have lower profile than original 17" 225/50? Can't find a full spec for it. Will it be a good idea to get it on AWD model? Also, how will it affect a ride quality (if profile below 50)? I have to make a decision very soon so any help will be appreciated!!! I don't want to get it just for looks. Very important for me to maintain that performance/comfort ride ratio
I have the 40 profile tire size on my g-spiders, and I think the ride and performance is better than the 17" stock size (having driven vehicles with both 17" and 18" for comparison). I cannot tell you how it will work on the AWD drive model.... my experience is with RWD models only. I think you will prefer them over the 17's...... go for it!
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Going from 50's to 40's profile, I think my bruised **** not gong to forgive me LOL!!! I'm coming off 55's on ES350, and that was a nice soft ride (with a crappy suspension of course ). Will wait for our East Coast winter to be over (snow, ice, potholes), than might get a set of bigger wheels for the summer ride. This way I can switch them between seasons
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I like the G-spiders.....just wish they came in 19" as well. That would look so much nicer.

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I have the 18" Tourmalines which share the same specs as the G-Spiders. There was practically no discernable difference in ride quality (that I could perceive) between the stock 17's and 18's. In terms of size, the G-Spiders are 18x8 while the stock wheels are 17x7.5. I put 245/40 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S tires on my Tourmalines and they're great.
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