choosing rims and Pirelli tires
03-17-06, 08:28 AM
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choosing rims and Pirelli tires
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I am finally looking to upgrade my wheels. I want to stay with 18s for various reasons. I live in the Chicago area where roads are not the greatest. My GS4 is my DD. I want to maintain ride quality. I'm a insurance broker and I frequently take clients to lunch and dinner. I am only 35, but alot of my clients are older and more conservative. I cant possibly take my clients out on dubs with spinners!
Just not too proessional to me. I have included two options that I am thinking about. They both seem like nice upgrades but still look conservative (almost factory like) Which ones do you guys prefer? I think I am going with the staggered setup with either choice. If I go with the honeycomb type, will my wheels look small on the GS4 like alot of the threads on CL state, or will they look okay? Also, I see that the reccommended tire sizes are usually 245/40/18 for front and 275/35/18 for rear. Has anyone gone with 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 for a taller tire and how did that work for you? I know it has to help maintain even more of that oem ride but now with looks and a better performing tire. Also, does anyone use the Pirelli PZero Nero tires? I have been told that they ride beautiful with good handling and are quiet. They are also modestly priced compared to Michelins and other tires. Thanks for the info.
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I am finally looking to upgrade my wheels. I want to stay with 18s for various reasons. I live in the Chicago area where roads are not the greatest. My GS4 is my DD. I want to maintain ride quality. I'm a insurance broker and I frequently take clients to lunch and dinner. I am only 35, but alot of my clients are older and more conservative. I cant possibly take my clients out on dubs with spinners!
Just not too proessional to me. I have included two options that I am thinking about. They both seem like nice upgrades but still look conservative (almost factory like) Which ones do you guys prefer? I think I am going with the staggered setup with either choice. If I go with the honeycomb type, will my wheels look small on the GS4 like alot of the threads on CL state, or will they look okay? Also, I see that the reccommended tire sizes are usually 245/40/18 for front and 275/35/18 for rear. Has anyone gone with 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 for a taller tire and how did that work for you? I know it has to help maintain even more of that oem ride but now with looks and a better performing tire. Also, does anyone use the Pirelli PZero Nero tires? I have been told that they ride beautiful with good handling and are quiet. They are also modestly priced compared to Michelins and other tires. Thanks for the info.
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03-17-06, 08:59 AM
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If you're going to go with 18"s. Youe best bet would be to find wheels, without any lip - try to find a nice lookin' wheel with a full face. That way the rim will actually look larger than what it really is.
As far as Pirelli P-Zeros are concerned. They're great tires. I have a friend who used to have them on her CLK Benz on 19"s with no drop, The ride wasn't bad at all, on stock suspension it actually didn't feel as the ride quality decreased by much. The sidewalls on the P-Zeros are quite beefy so if you're thinking of running a stretched type set-up, don't forget to take that into consideration.
As far as Pirelli P-Zeros are concerned. They're great tires. I have a friend who used to have them on her CLK Benz on 19"s with no drop, The ride wasn't bad at all, on stock suspension it actually didn't feel as the ride quality decreased by much. The sidewalls on the P-Zeros are quite beefy so if you're thinking of running a stretched type set-up, don't forget to take that into consideration.
03-17-06, 10:28 AM
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What would be your reccommendations for a classy wheel? I know the two options I gave are sportier type wheels, even though the honeycomb type wheel would be somewhat classy if I went with the same width all around (not staggered).
03-17-06, 06:16 PM
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With respect to your question about tires, I've heard great things about the Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S. I assume it's the M&S you're referring to and not the Pzero Nero. The Pzero Nero M&S is the all-season tire. The Pzero Nero is not.
03-17-06, 06:49 PM
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Yes. It is the M&S all season that I am referring to. Thanks for the info. No one has given me any opinion on the two choices I was considering. I guess they are both thumbs down huh? LOL I was leaning towards the chrome honeycomb type wheel. They look nice but not flashy. But they have a pretty nice lip on them, especially if I go staggered, which will make look smaller.
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