My Winter Shoes (pics)

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Oct 30, 2005 | 07:05 PM
  #1  
I took advantage of the nice weather this weekend and put on my winter wheels/tires. The fit is perfect and I hate to admit it...but the difference in performance between the 20's and these 18's is night and day.

I love how light the car feels and how it stops with such ease...and never mind the acceleration...uhh...I love it!!! The looks of the 20's is sweet but I never realized how much I missing out on with a smaller set up.

I'm reconsidering this whole thing about putting 20's next spring. I saw a set of Volks in 19's that liked a lot. So we'll see!

Anyway, here are some pics. Let me know what you think.

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Oct 30, 2005 | 07:27 PM
  #2  
Chico,

What type of suspension do you have?

That's exactly the type of drop I'm looking for.

Thanks
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Oct 30, 2005 | 07:32 PM
  #3  
Yup. Lighter rotating mass and unsprung weight makes a HUGE difference.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 07:48 PM
  #4  
Love the wheels Chico. and if you've never had them b4, you'll like the Blizzaks.

Sounds like the 20" are a bit over the top performance wise, but terrific looking. It's a tough choice.
C.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 08:02 PM
  #5  
nice...
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Oct 30, 2005 | 08:09 PM
  #6  
Chico..
nicest winter setup I've seen yet..
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Oct 30, 2005 | 08:24 PM
  #7  
Chico I was expecting to see some crusty used black steel wheels with a set of luggy hard rubber snow kings or the like.

Nice set up. How could I not like the wheels?

BTW the statements you made about the differences going to larger wheels are exactly why I haven't with my car. Like the looks but not the sacrifices in performance and ride . Been there several times before with other cars.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 09:31 PM
  #8  
Looking real good Chico , looks too good to drive through the salty, gungy, slushy roads of winter.
Wayne
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Oct 30, 2005 | 10:52 PM
  #9  
Quote: Chico,

What type of suspension do you have?

That's exactly the type of drop I'm looking for.

Thanks
I got the Eibach pro kit.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 10:53 PM
  #10  
Quote: Love the wheels Chico. and if you've never had them b4, you'll like the Blizzaks.

Sounds like the 20" are a bit over the top performance wise, but terrific looking. It's a tough choice.
C.
You're right Colin. It is a tough choice.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 10:54 PM
  #11  
Quote: Chico..
nicest winter setup I've seen yet..
Thanks bro.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 10:58 PM
  #12  
Quote: Looking real good Chico , looks too good to drive through the salty, gungy, slushy roads of winter.
Wayne
Well...I'll keep the G indoors as much as I can.
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Oct 30, 2005 | 11:44 PM
  #13  
ur a pimp, ur rolling on 18s for winter! and i use the same rims as my summer wheels *hides face with embarrasment
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Oct 31, 2005 | 12:00 AM
  #14  
Looking good Chico!!

BADG35
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Oct 31, 2005 | 12:45 AM
  #15  
Quote: I got the Eibach pro kit.
sweeet drop, how is the ride? and what kinda shocks?
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