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12-24-2006, 11:05 PM
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Yeah, I know what you mean, and sorry I am just little provocative here...maybe too much scotch in Christmas eve...
EuroCarFan Are you sure that your whole setup 20" wheel+rubber is lighter than oem 18" ?
In previous car that I had, I put 18" replacing the factory 16", and I do admit that the handling was little bit crispier, but
overall driving was reduced so much that I decided not to take that road anymore (It was Audi thought... :'( )
I mean factories do a quite a lot work testing the car, and choosing the best setup for each modell.
EuroCarFan Are you sure that your whole setup 20" wheel+rubber is lighter than oem 18" ?
In previous car that I had, I put 18" replacing the factory 16", and I do admit that the handling was little bit crispier, but
overall driving was reduced so much that I decided not to take that road anymore (It was Audi thought... :'( )
I mean factories do a quite a lot work testing the car, and choosing the best setup for each modell.
12-25-2006, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by r.a.i.' post='370916' date='Dec 25 2006, 06:05 AM
I mean factories do a quite a lot work testing the car, and choosing the best setup for each modell.
for the factories sometimes best = cheaper . Why expensive's car have bigger wheels?
12-25-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by r.a.i.' post='370916' date='Dec 25 2006, 12:05 AM
Yeah, I know what you mean, and sorry I am just little provocative here...maybe too much scotch in Christmas eve...
EuroCarFan Are you sure that your whole setup 20" wheel+rubber is lighter than oem 18" ?
In previous car that I had, I put 18" replacing the factory 16", and I do admit that the handling was little bit crispier, but
overall driving was reduced so much that I decided not to take that road anymore (It was Audi thought... :'( )
I mean factories do a quite a lot work testing the car, and choosing the best setup for each modell.
EuroCarFan Are you sure that your whole setup 20" wheel+rubber is lighter than oem 18" ?
In previous car that I had, I put 18" replacing the factory 16", and I do admit that the handling was little bit crispier, but
overall driving was reduced so much that I decided not to take that road anymore (It was Audi thought... :'( )
I mean factories do a quite a lot work testing the car, and choosing the best setup for each modell.
12-27-2006, 05:59 PM
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got the maya's installed today w/ the 295/35/20 rear tire and guess what? Scrubs over the slightest bump with my 35 lb daughter in the back! Oh well back to the shop tomorrow, guess I'll go to 285 or roll the fenders
12-27-2006, 07:33 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Hey Clark - Any pix of the new car with the new wheels? i'm sure many of us would love to see how it looks. congrats on the car and going with 20's. sounds awesome! 
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