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The 17s and runflats kill the ride
Posted by JEM (more from JEM) on Wed, 4 May 2005 13:17:06
In Reply to: The ride problem is because of the big wheels >, Bill Davies, Tue, 3 May 2005 06:02:58
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Stay away from the factory 17in wheels and runflat tires. The wheels are very heavy, the tires are very stiff, the combination drives and rides like something out of the Flintstones.
The factory 16in setup works much better, both in ride and performance, and works better still if you throw away the factory runflat tires.
If you must have 17in wheels, get something aftermarket that's decently light, and get some Goodyear GS-D3s or other decent non-runflat tire.
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- OT: my wife wants a Mini Cooper!, tturboboy, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:42
- Safety is subjective, NickR, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:51
- Re: Haven't driven, but rode in the S...what a blast!, VictorVector, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:50
- As the father of 2 boys in carseats..., Fred, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:49
- Re: OT: my wife wants a Mini Cooper!, Tio Barry, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:48
- Other Safety Thoughts, Drew in Houston, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:47
- Regarding safety, AdamB
, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:46 - I was just in one over the weekend!, Brian_in_MA, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:44
- Can't comment on your exact questions but, Drew in Houston, Mon, 2 May 2005 14:50:43
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