| ChrisWard |
I am thinking of getting a new set of Rims (already have rims) and New Tires for my MO and want your thoughts please?
Stats are as follows:
Rims: Enkei 20” NK-5P CHROME Rims, SIZE: 20 x 8.5, OFFSET: 38, BOLT PATTERN: 5x108/114.3, BORE DIA. 72.6
Tires: Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/50R-20 109V XL B.
Please tell me what you think :D :rolleyes: :2: :confused: |
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| Eric L. |
Can;t comment on the styling but here is what you will find with that combo:
Pros:
Sharper steering
Stylish look
Cons:
Slower acceleration
Longer braking
Reduced fuel economy (wider tires)
Its up to you. |
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| ChrisWard |
OK how do you get that ???
It's the same size tire (+ 0.04%) high x (+0.75) wide, and the wight is just about the same at 58.5 - 60.0 lb per unit. |
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| Eric L. |
| I would imagine that by virtue of the larger diameter rim, the rotational inertia also increases. I might be wrong, but in my mixed up head, it seems reasonable to me. |
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| njjoe |
Chris-
It looks like a good tire for the warmer climates, so it should be well suited to Arizona. It's definitely not a snow/ice tire, so I would be careful if I was headed for the slopes.
The circumference is virtually identical to the OEM skins, so your speedometer will not be affected, nor should your braking and acceleration.
They look like a good choice.
-njjoe |
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| ChrisWard |
| I needed new tires last year and went with the Toyo Proxies 255/60-18's and had real trouble right from the beginning with the balancing. Finally got it right (threads on this site), then after about 6-9 months all of them were wearing on the inside and the nose was unbearable, like a 4x4 truck. So discount prorated all four tires out at around $90 each, so I will get the new tires (total $900) and use my Enkei 20” rims that I took off the wife’s 06 Lincoln LS. I don't like TOYO any more.:mad: :mad: |
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