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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Wheel and tire setup - potentially

Looking for feedback.

2007 R56 S with rubber stems:

Taking a hardlook at the MSW Type 11 wheels with Potenza G 019 Grid (205/45R17) to replacing my factory crowns w/ RF's.

Anyone running these wheels or tires?

Mainly city driving with some spirited get up and go and the occasional 4000-5000 mile road trip thrown in.

Thoughts?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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And apparently spelling is a challenge for me tonight...
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBLZ
Looking for feedback.

2007 R56 S with rubber stems:

Taking a hardlook at the MSW Type 11 wheels with Potenza G 019 Grid (205/45R17) to replacing my factory crowns w/ RF's.

Anyone running these wheels or tires?

Mainly city driving with some spirited get up and go and the occasional 4000-5000 mile road trip thrown in.

Thoughts?
Should be fine. I assume stock suspension?

MSW type 11

17x7 +37 offset 21 lbs each

Offset is some 11mm less than stock so it will be about 1/2" wider outside the wheel well so don't use tires that are overly wide.

The 205/45-17 is fine.

For that size in All Season tires there is not that much to choose from and the Bridgestone Grid G 019 is fine. $99 each 400 treadwear

Another possible size that would work and give you more options
is 215/45-17, slightly wider and taller but ok.

There are better Ultra High Perf All Season tires in this size but some will cost more like-
Bridgestone Potenza RE-960AS $146 each 400 treadwear

and some that are less expensive but still very good
Goodyear Eagle GT $98 each 400 treadwear
Yokohama AVID W4S $102 each 400 treadwear

Both these are very good performers/ comfortable and competitive in price.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Thanks for the info!
 
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