Tyre/alloy experts HELP PLEASE!!!!
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I guess the problem with investigating things is that you get all sorts of recommendations and conflicting advice!! This is my last try!!
19" M sport alloys with NON R/F, find them a bit hard a ride, should I ::
Change the tyres to different size? any recommendations appreciated.
Change the wheels to 18" NON R/F? tyres
Anyone with tyre recommendations?
19" M sport alloys with NON R/F, find them a bit hard a ride, should I ::
Change the tyres to different size? any recommendations appreciated.
Change the wheels to 18" NON R/F? tyres
Anyone with tyre recommendations?
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Still, for comfort 17" 225/55 , next best 18"ers.
For chicks ->20"
For chicks ->20"
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Originally Posted by southerncomfort' post='429520' date='May 29 2007, 03:03 PM
I guess the problem with investigating things is that you get all sorts of recommendations and conflicting advice!! This is my last try!!
19" M sport alloys with NON R/F, find them a bit hard a ride, should I ::
Change the tyres to different size? any recommendations appreciated.
Change the wheels to 18" NON R/F? tyres
Anyone with tyre recommendations?
19" M sport alloys with NON R/F, find them a bit hard a ride, should I ::
Change the tyres to different size? any recommendations appreciated.
Change the wheels to 18" NON R/F? tyres
Anyone with tyre recommendations?
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Rules are simple - the larger the wheel size, the smaller the sidewall for the same "rolling diameter", hence harsher ride but more precise steering.
Ditto the harder the tyre sidewall the harsher the ride - hence runflats very harsh.
So take your choice on the comfort <-> chicks / guys (to avoid assumptions/prejudices!) scale given above
Personally I find very low profile tyes look fast when stationary, but slower in practice on bumpy and bad camber roads due to lack of compliance (but others running on sleek freeways will disagree)
Ditto the harder the tyre sidewall the harsher the ride - hence runflats very harsh.
So take your choice on the comfort <-> chicks / guys (to avoid assumptions/prejudices!) scale given above
Personally I find very low profile tyes look fast when stationary, but slower in practice on bumpy and bad camber roads due to lack of compliance (but others running on sleek freeways will disagree)
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I think that your issue is more with the tires than the wheels. The tires make the contact with the road. Check out TireRack.com, and compare the tires. You will see all kinds of people with one type of tire claiming that it is horrible, and others claiming another type of tire is awesome. The range of opinions is very large.
Best regards,
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Best regards,
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='429620' date='May 29 2007, 08:52 PM
I think that your issue is more with the tires than the wheels. The tires make the contact with the road. Check out TireRack.com, and compare the tires. You will see all kinds of people with one type of tire claiming that it is horrible, and others claiming another type of tire is awesome. The range of opinions is very large.
Best regards,
Richard
Best regards,
Richard
Front: 255/40R-19 or 245/35-19
Rear: 285/35R-19 or 275/30-19
I only have 2K on my OEM #123 with RF Dunlop. I'm planning to switch tires/wheels around 8K and put them back on at the end of the lease term.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by southerncomfort' post='429520' date='May 29 2007, 01:03 PM
I guess the problem with investigating things is that you get all sorts of recommendations and conflicting advice!! This is my last try!!
19" M sport alloys with NON R/F, find them a bit hard a ride, should I ::
Change the tyres to different size? any recommendations appreciated.
Change the wheels to 18" NON R/F? tyres
Anyone with tyre recommendations?
19" M sport alloys with NON R/F, find them a bit hard a ride, should I ::
Change the tyres to different size? any recommendations appreciated.
Change the wheels to 18" NON R/F? tyres
Anyone with tyre recommendations?
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