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Finally got 16s
Posted by Chris L [Email] (more from Chris L) on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:48:45
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So after thinking about it for too long I finally acquired a set of 16" wheels from a 91 Turbo for my 97 CSE. Got them refinished by a great place in Waltham, MA called Rim and Weel Works, and they are beautiful. The car feels more nailed down at highway speeds, which was an objective since I was noticing some vibration/floatiness above 65 with the stock 15" wheels. There is still some vibration above 75 but I rarely drive that fast. Only downside is that the tires sound noisier. I got Nokian Hs and they sound louder than the Nokian R winter tires I have on the 15s. Wonder if anyone else has noticed the 16s are louder than the 15s or whether I just got unlucky with my tire choice.
I think the car is now in about as good shape as I can get it. Just have to keep the rust at bay and ponder new seat covers. I've put a fair amount of money into this car but haven't found anything else I like as much. It sure ain't perfect, but as others have said it's a very good combination of compromises.
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