Wwyd?
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Wwyd?
WWYD?
So after much research.(two full days worth) Seems like the mushy drive is during burn in, and mostly on 16" wheels. So I may still get the Conti DWS in 215/45/ZR17!
I am thinking I will have a these options.
Option #1
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
and a set of 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus! Found out through a little birdie that Sams Club will have the $70 off a set of 4 starting the 27th.
But the price is still a shocker $159.88! But the reviews are GREAT!
or a set of 215/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GT Price is $124.42 but has $50 off a set of four right now.
*JUST ADDED AGAIN*
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DSW from either Tire Rack who is about $20 more for a set or Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...
Option #2
Keep the 16" wheels and put...
205/50/16 Goodyear Eagle GT
or
205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
So after much research.(two full days worth) Seems like the mushy drive is during burn in, and mostly on 16" wheels. So I may still get the Conti DWS in 215/45/ZR17!
I am thinking I will have a these options.
Option #1
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
and a set of 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus! Found out through a little birdie that Sams Club will have the $70 off a set of 4 starting the 27th.
But the price is still a shocker $159.88! But the reviews are GREAT!
or a set of 215/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GT Price is $124.42 but has $50 off a set of four right now.
*JUST ADDED AGAIN*
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DSW from either Tire Rack who is about $20 more for a set or Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...
Option #2
Keep the 16" wheels and put...
205/50/16 Goodyear Eagle GT
or
205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
Its amazing how tires cost more than rims, which I had a hard time getting my head around first time around. Don't forget mounting/balancing costs + alignments and if applicable, new TPMS.
Id go with new rims. You can always keep your oem ones as spares for the off season or sell them on the NAM market for some quick cash. Nothing else screams unique like a new set of wheels.
In terms of lightness, my 18s plus tires weigh less than the oem crownspokes and runflats (I measured 45 pounds per wheel!) Even if it weighed more, Id still keep it.
Id go with new rims. You can always keep your oem ones as spares for the off season or sell them on the NAM market for some quick cash. Nothing else screams unique like a new set of wheels.
In terms of lightness, my 18s plus tires weigh less than the oem crownspokes and runflats (I measured 45 pounds per wheel!) Even if it weighed more, Id still keep it.
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A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
I will probably paint the silver part Laser Blue to match the car!
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...After calling and talking with a guy named Ray he gave me another $40 off the listed price...Total for tire with Road Hazard shipped = $491
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
I will probably paint the silver part Laser Blue to match the car!
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...After calling and talking with a guy named Ray he gave me another $40 off the listed price...Total for tire with Road Hazard shipped = $491
Its amazing how tires cost more than rims, which I had a hard time getting my head around first time around. Don't forget mounting/balancing costs + alignments and if applicable, new TPMS.
Id go with new rims. You can always keep your oem ones as spares for the off season or sell them on the NAM market for some quick cash. Nothing else screams unique like a new set of wheels.
In terms of lightness, my 18s plus tires weigh less than the oem crownspokes and runflats (I measured 45 pounds per wheel!) Even if it weighed more, Id still keep it.
Id go with new rims. You can always keep your oem ones as spares for the off season or sell them on the NAM market for some quick cash. Nothing else screams unique like a new set of wheels.
In terms of lightness, my 18s plus tires weigh less than the oem crownspokes and runflats (I measured 45 pounds per wheel!) Even if it weighed more, Id still keep it.
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