Freshly Detailed, New Wheels
06-12-09, 09:17 AM
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I had/have 20" Auto Couture Latives in 9.5/10 setup and wanted something smaller/simpler. I commute to work and got tire of feeling every pot hole I hit so wanted some slightly meatier tires to help absorb bumps.
If I decided to lower it, I'd need some smaller tires.
So that's my only dilemma. I, like all people, appreciate a lowered car.
If I decided to lower it, I'd need some smaller tires.
So that's my only dilemma. I, like all people, appreciate a lowered car.
06-12-09, 09:37 AM
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I had/have 20" Auto Couture Latives in 9.5/10 setup and wanted something smaller/simpler. I commute to work and got tire of feeling every pot hole I hit so wanted some slightly meatier tires to help absorb bumps.
If I decided to lower it, I'd need some smaller tires.
So that's my only dilemma. I, like all people, appreciate a lowered car.
If I decided to lower it, I'd need some smaller tires.
So that's my only dilemma. I, like all people, appreciate a lowered car.
I went with Eibach 350's for a modest drop (1.0"/0.8") and the least deterioration in ride quality. My wheels are 19x8.5 35 and 19x9.5 45 with 235/35 and 275/30's. I get very slight rubbing (front) in some U-turns situations only, not worth fixing.
06-12-09, 11:25 AM
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I got the tires from tire rack for a pretty good price, at least I think I did. Some reviews said they were loud on the freeway, but I've only driven it once so far and don't really hear any difference.
They are nice and meaty and have awesome treads.
I'm leaving here in a bit and will be doing some freeway driving, so I'll have more to add on the noise.
They are nice and meaty and have awesome treads.
I'm leaving here in a bit and will be doing some freeway driving, so I'll have more to add on the noise.
06-14-09, 09:16 PM
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Update pictures
I washed my car today and tried to get some decent evening shots, but the sun went down before I could bust out the camera.
So here are somewhat better pictures:
Here's one of my bulldog, Tank, who was watching my back while I washed. He was checking out a Chihuahua that was walking by.
I've also decided to get some coilovers, just trying to decided between Tanabe Pro FIVE or BC Racing's setup.
So here are somewhat better pictures:
Here's one of my bulldog, Tank, who was watching my back while I washed. He was checking out a Chihuahua that was walking by.
I've also decided to get some coilovers, just trying to decided between Tanabe Pro FIVE or BC Racing's setup.
