corradoMR2's "Darth NX" Build Thread
01-07-15, 06:09 PM
#61
Thanks for the info. I looked at ace and for some reason a few wheels don't come in 19s whereas the same version in braelin do??? Weird. Anyway I like both the br01 and the br02. Since you owned both the RX f sport and now the nx, which do you think would look better on the rx? (I guess I should be asking this on the rx forum....sorry folks didn't mean to high jack this thread. But few folks on the rx thread do many mods on their cars).
01-07-15, 07:08 PM
#62
The pursuit of F
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Thanks for the info. I looked at ace and for some reason a few wheels don't come in 19s whereas the same version in braelin do??? Weird. Anyway I like both the br01 and the br02. Since you owned both the RX f sport and now the nx, which do you think would look better on the rx? (I guess I should be asking this on the rx forum....sorry folks didn't mean to high jack this thread. But few folks on the rx thread do many mods on their cars).
PS. Open a new poll thread in the RX forum - I visit the RX forum still and I'm sure others will chime in.
01-07-15, 07:25 PM
#63
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Finally got a chance to sit in the F Sport today. They are REALLY bolstered. Even more than I anticipated. More than the IS for sure. Has me really concerned about overall comfort and comfort for larger passengers. I'm gonna have to do some more thinking. Hmmmm ... I'm certainly not extremely overweight but am wider across the hips (5'11" 195 lbs) than some and I'm not sure how I felt about them for myself. Anyone else care to chime in?
01-08-15, 05:27 PM
#67
It's too early to predict the behavior of the Paradas on potholes - I try to avoid them. 
But the road imperfections (no major potholes yet) I've encountered have been absorbed well from these tires and the NX as a whole (note I do have AVS). These specific tires are load rated (105) higher than the stock A/S tires (99). In addition, they are "XL" reinforced rated for relatively higher load/impact resistance. Also, remember, the Paradas are considered sport truck tires you also see mounted on 3 tonne Escalades so they are designed for the greater load and rolling resistance of SUVs as opposed to a higher performing touring or A/S performance tires for sedans and coupes.
Oh, and guess which tire the concept had?
Took them out on the first 2" snow fall this morning and snow traction was surefooted.
But the road imperfections (no major potholes yet) I've encountered have been absorbed well from these tires and the NX as a whole (note I do have AVS). These specific tires are load rated (105) higher than the stock A/S tires (99). In addition, they are "XL" reinforced rated for relatively higher load/impact resistance. Also, remember, the Paradas are considered sport truck tires you also see mounted on 3 tonne Escalades so they are designed for the greater load and rolling resistance of SUVs as opposed to a higher performing touring or A/S performance tires for sedans and coupes. Oh, and guess which tire the concept had?
Took them out on the first 2" snow fall this morning and snow traction was surefooted.
I have them on my RX350, for the last 3 summers, and I really like them. Excellent quality for the price
01-09-15, 06:31 AM
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01-11-15, 12:22 PM
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02-22-15, 08:02 AM
#72
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With no TPMS, I believe you'd have at minimum the orange TPMS indicator on the dash, but I believe it will also monopolize the 4.2" TFT screen which I didn't want to take that chance.
02-22-15, 10:11 AM
#74
I have AWD, I order the same wheels . I tested the wheel of my GS on NX and 10.5 is not problem
I have ordered Front 22/10,5/et 35 Rear 22/10,5/et 17 (Aimgain GIIM forged - Work wheels and Aimgain body ) my NX showcars only - 22" not is problem . I apologize for my language
02-22-15, 12:41 PM
#75
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sapik may be right about the staggered setup risking longer term issues with the AWD.
As for clearance between the suspension and the wheel, I have about 1 inch ( a little more at back) with my setup so for instance a square setup with 20x9 offset +40 will fit and should not rub if equipped like mine with 255/45/20s. As for this particular tire size, not it is slightly taller in diameter than OEM by 10 mm effectively "slowing down" the speedometer/odometer readings by 1.5% from reading with OEM 225/60/18 tires.