CJITTY's 22" Vossen CV1 Wheel Install Experience (Videos and Pics Inside)
#31
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I used to get very frustrated searching and searching many threads to put together enough information to move forward or to bail out of a particular mod I was considering. I have been heavy on the Acurazine forum since 2003 in regards to my NOW daily driver (2003 Acura TL-s) and that is when I started putting together informative threads to help my fellow Acura people and now here on CL with my LS460 experiences. I will continue to put together informative based/personal experience threads as I step into a new mod, but for now, it will be a while to let my bank account catch up lol.
I have added my informative based threads as part of my CL signature so others will always have access to them quickly. Again, thank you Nash and I am very glad I could help you out!
#35
Moderator
+ 2! I have to admit i thought the ride would be rough, but the right tires make a world of difference. We hit the hwy on concrete I-20 E then transition on to black top (from the new pave work form last yr) and the ride was smooth with min road noise, the DWS Cont are worth the $$$.
#37
Lexus Fanatic
GOD I want to drop my car so badly. I am still trying to get rid of these wheel vibrations. I think once I get the car riding like it should I may feel a little better about dropping the car especially now that we have the option to order these suspension brackets
#38
Lexus Fanatic
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+ 2! I have to admit i thought the ride would be rough, but the right tires make a world of difference. We hit the hwy on concrete I-20 E then transition on to black top (from the new pave work form last yr) and the ride was smooth with min road noise, the DWS Cont are worth the $$$.
I am so happy it turned out well knowing how reluctant he was to go this way.
#39
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Reluctance is such a bad word lol..the road trips and commute were the deciding factor..my commute is way less and my road trip routes are smooth black top so life is good now...glad it turned out right..its amazing what a game changer these CV1s are..#happy
#40
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Do it man...dooooo it lol
#41
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Ok, I learned something tonight. I was out in the garage and of course looking at the wheels again lol...actually, I was curious about inner suspension clearances and discovered I literally have about a credit card space in between the front tire and the upper control arm knuckle area..I was thinking it was rubbing but to my relief after running a credit card back and forth between the tire and the knuckle, there was just about that much space..now I did go with 265/30/22 tire size up front so that is certainly pushing the limit with this wheel tire combo. Proper plus size calls for 255/30/22, but Continental DWS does not come in that size. 245 does not meet load rating for the car weight.
Anyway, glad I don't need new tires! The 265 provides a nice ride!
Anyway, glad I don't need new tires! The 265 provides a nice ride!
#43
Lexus Champion
Ok, I learned something tonight. I was out in the garage and of course looking at the wheels again lol...actually, I was curious about inner suspension clearances and discovered I literally have about a credit card space in between the front tire and the upper control arm knuckle area..I was thinking it was rubbing but to my relief after running a credit card back and forth between the tire and the knuckle, there was just about that much space..now I did go with 265/30/22 tire size up front so that is certainly pushing the limit with this wheel tire combo. Proper plus size calls for 255/30/22, but Continental DWS does not come in that size. 245 does not meet load rating for the car weight.
Anyway, glad I don't need new tires! The 265 provides a nice ride!
Anyway, glad I don't need new tires! The 265 provides a nice ride!
#44
Lexus Fanatic
Ok, I learned something tonight. I was out in the garage and of course looking at the wheels again lol...actually, I was curious about inner suspension clearances and discovered I literally have about a credit card space in between the front tire and the upper control arm knuckle area..I was thinking it was rubbing but to my relief after running a credit card back and forth between the tire and the knuckle, there was just about that much space..now I did go with 265/30/22 tire size up front so that is certainly pushing the limit with this wheel tire combo. Proper plus size calls for 255/30/22, but Continental DWS does not come in that size. 245 does not meet load rating for the car weight.
Anyway, glad I don't need new tires! The 265 provides a nice ride!
Anyway, glad I don't need new tires! The 265 provides a nice ride!
#45
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
The section width is only 0.04" wider across the entire width of tire..or about .02" per side, so to me its not wayy out of spec and overall sidewall height is not that much impacted from 255 to 265. I cannot tell the difference at all because I really looked to see..I wasn't going away from DWS tires so that was my only load rating approved option. Continental needs to make a 255. I think the wider rear wheel creates an illusion that makes the front tire look different..in person its just not obvious to be concerned...the 22s ride way better than I even imagined they would