Aftermarket Wheels and suspensions for Xi
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However, do you have a pic of the 265's on a 8.5 and 9.5 wheel? Is the tire stretched on the 9.5" and bulged on the 8.5" wheel, and is it noticeable? I am debating running 245's on a 8" wheel (bulge) and 275's on a 10" wheel (flush or stretched) and wondering if it would look funny.
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Has anyone run square setup 245/45/19 ? I'm in NYC and the roads are horrible, i'm looking into a set of wheels but i want to keep the ride as comfy as possible with thicker tires, what do you guys suggest ? tia.
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Not right now unless i have some fitment issues when I lower the car .. you already invested a lot of money into your car might aswell stay with it
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45 profile is too big for 19s. You should be able to get away with 245/40/19 though - even on dropped. I've been considering to get this size for my next set of tires. I'm rolling on 245/35/19 now and they are pretty rough, I'd like some more sidewall.
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Yes sir, it's lowered with H&R's. Hate the ride quality - greatly decreased. Running stagg setup, 275 rear and 245 fronts. Gonna try ordering Sport Suspension springs and Billsteins struts to see if I can soften it up a little.
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I have 245/40/19 with no drop, and I really like the ride and the look. Pics posted above.
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45 profile is too big for 19s. You should be able to get away with 245/40/19 though - even on dropped. I've been considering to get this size for my next set of tires. I'm rolling on 245/35/19 now and they are pretty rough, I'd like some more sidewall.
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45 profile is too big for 19s. You should be able to get away with 245/40/19 though - even on dropped. I've been considering to get this size for my next set of tires. I'm rolling on 245/35/19 now and they are pretty rough, I'd like some more sidewall.
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I have Bilsteins and my car is basically directly connected to the road - every undulation of the road surface is felt. I'm crazy enough to like it and even I get sick of it occasionally. As for my passengers, let's just say they ride more than once only if they are same kind of crazy as I am.
i had 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 before, the ride was so horrible i sold the wheels within 1 week, i know i'm being greedy here but i'm just trying find the middle, i'm think about going with 18s instead and run 245/45/18, my current wheels are the stock 17s with 225/55/17 square (xi) they are so comfy ! but looks ghey lol