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Old 05-14-2012, 06:31 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour View Post
97, I notice a distinct drop in my off-the-line performance with my 18s on the car vs my 17 inch turbo twists. I bet 19s are even heavier. Did you compare the weight of your old rims and tires with the new?

Our modest 2.5 liter engines need all the unsprung weight savings they can get!
RN, I can not tell much. The Seat Of The Pants test feels good but its probably because I know what it looks like. LOL

I hope nothing happens to the wheels (I dont have locks). Fortunately for me my office has a gated security perimeter and my neighborhood is gated as well and I park in the garage. With all that said it would be really sad to see this car on blocks.

Thanks for the complements. I love the look and the ride. I had them rebalanced today (the first shop made a mess of the weights) and I was cruzin at about 85-90 with no shake and it was smooth.

The handling feels great and I honestly dont notice the ride being rougher like I would have thought.

Thanks again all.
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