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Old 06-02-2010, 09:26 PM
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agree!

Originally Posted by keith84_uk
Yeah, 275 is too wide for fun driving.

I'd prefer 235/255 front and rear set up,
I alway say 18" is the best for our E60, but 19" is for the look
Old 06-02-2010, 09:27 PM
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wow so flattered.

Originally Posted by pinguhk
his will be the 4th best mod setup out of all our cars

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Old 06-02-2010, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
That could be wet road is the one to blame. I'd suggest you upgrade the tyres before next power/handling upgrade. Those upgrades will put heavier work load on the tyres. You will need Bridgestone RE050A / Michelin PS2 class of tyres if you prefer spirited driving.
No, I don't think this is due to wet road. I do the same thing at similar speed in the same corner in other raining days also.

I am using BS RE001 tyres but it is 225.
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk
I am ok, the grip level is about the same on mine. But the whole car feels more solid and more direct.
Tyres and weather are the one to blame, and i think if you can do the same speed at the same corner but in wet,
does it tell it actually gain more grip rather than lost?
Keith, the point is I do the same speed at the same corner in wet before the bars but without losing grip
Old 06-02-2010, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by newbie2
No, I don't think this is due to wet road. I do the same thing at similar speed in the same corner in other raining days also.

I am using BS RE001 tyres but it is 225.
The answer would be: you need 4 x 245/40R18 !!
Old 06-02-2010, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk
+1

stiffen chassis requires better tyres to work together
Now I understand. But I don't know I need suspension and tyre change to work with the bars before.

Haha, then with the bars installed and no change in tyres and suspension, I may need to enter a corner slower than without it!!! :thumbsdown: Or simply uninstall all of them and return to stock setting!
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Originally Posted by newbie2
Now I understand. But I don't know I need suspension and tyre change to work with the bars before.

Haha, then with the bars installed and no change in tyres and suspension, I may need to enter a corner slower than without it!!! :thumbsdown: Or simply uninstall all of them and return to stock setting!
No offense but stock setting is most balance for most road conditions.
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
I think they are okay since they are wide enough ... for the 3.0 engine's power to break it's limit. 245 & 275 setup is pretty like rail in corners. The only exception is the driver gone crazy and didn't brake but full throttle into every single corner.
I am not a crazy driver and not looking for entering a corner with 150KM+. My expectation on better handling is to do cornering more smooth
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Originally Posted by kcleung
+1, better to think holistically when planning ur mods.
Haha...good say, now I learn the lesson!
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
The answer would be: you need 4 x 245/40R18 !!
Thank you very much for your suggestion


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