03-07-2007, 01:09 AM
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tires
not sure if this is the right forum for this, but i am looking at gettin some 17" enkei j10 rims that are black with chrome lip (see sig photoshop pic) and the sprint 1.75" lowering springs.. i have a few q's
1 - are the sprint springs quality?
2 - how good are the Nitto NT NeoGen ZR tires?
thanks guys
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oh and if i get the 17" rims.. what dimension of tires do i get? im lookin at 225/45ZR-17 94W BLK
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03-07-2007, 01:36 AM
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I have 235/45R17 with good results. You can even go wider depending on the width of your wheel.
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03-07-2007, 06:19 AM
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I've been on sprint springs for almost a year now and no problems. Why not go 18" on the wheels? As far as the tires I'll let you know a buddy of mine just ordered some and they should be here in a couple of days I'll let you know how he likes em.
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03-07-2007, 02:45 PM
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because that jacks the price up... plus theres nothin wrong with 17's
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03-08-2007, 02:41 AM
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I myself like the tire to wheel ratio on the 17s.
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03-08-2007, 09:55 AM
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I stuck with at 225/45/R17 on ICW Racing wheels rapped with Michelin Pilots
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03-08-2007, 10:06 AM
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If you live in an area with a lot of pot holes, dont get 18s.
17s are perfect for areas with pot holes.
post pics of the rims with the tire on them when you get them, i want to see how big the tire looks on 17s.
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03-08-2007, 10:39 PM
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Although with ground effects (i.e. Razzi) I think 18s look better. I would pick up some 18" Centerline RPM's but the offset is not quite what I want.
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03-09-2007, 08:57 AM
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At least your tires won't say Kum Ho on them like mine lol... But I was a little bit shocked at the price when I started pricing tires for 18s. My rims were cheaper (ouch).
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03-09-2007, 11:32 AM
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I like the 17's on the car. 18's are OK, but it's usually a good rule of thumb to only plus size by 1 larger than the biggest size the car has stock.
I have the Michielle Exalto Pilot Sports A/S 225/45/17's on my rims, great tire, but very expensive
O and potholes can damage 17's, I had to buy 2 new rims last year
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03-09-2007, 11:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
I like the 17's on the car. 18's are OK, but it's usually a good rule of thumb to only plus size by 1 larger than the biggest size the car has stock.
I have the Michielle Exalto Pilot Sports A/S 225/45/17's on my rims, great tire, but very expensive
O and potholes can damage 17's, I had to buy 2 new rims last year
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Same as me!
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03-09-2007, 12:45 PM
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The Nitto Neogen tires are overall a great tire. Very little road noise and great grip.
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Current mods: Carbon Fiber Interior by VCFinishes, 18" GB Motegi SP5 wheels, Dr. Speed CAI, cleared corners, tinted tails, 2-12" RF P2 subs, 20% tint, Sprint Springs, Halo Gauges, GAGT mirrors, Clarion VRX765VD, SLP Front and Rear STB, SLP exhaust, MSD wires, razzi wing
Coming Soon: DHP PCM, new car after college
BUY MY WHEELS
18" 182 eagle alloys (FOR SALE) in the Bazaar.
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