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17’s. Gave me another 1/2” of sidewall, much softer ride. Same height as stock 245/40R18. Considered going to 245/50 but was concerned about wheel well clearance, not a lot of room at the rear on front at full turn lock, especially with suspension travel. Central Washington has some really rough roads🤬, not to mention my 1/4+ mile dirt/gravel driveway!
17’s. Gave me another 1/2” of sidewall, much softer ride.
I did the same and never regretted it. Sure, it doesn't look as cool, but I'm an old fart and choose comfort over pizazz! A side bonus, we've lost unsprung weight, which helps make up for the loss of the lower-profile cornering. It provides other performance benefits as well (when going with lightweight racing wheels).
As I am on annual leave from work (but limited as to my ability to travel due to a medical event) I have taken time out this week to: 1) Had a wheel alignment performed (only to be told that the car has probably sat for too long not being used (hmm 3000km in 3 years by previous owner), that has left flat spots on the tyres! (unless they rectify themselves with me driving the car more often, I can see a new set of tyres being needed - ouch)., and 2) I engaged a 'dentologist' to come remove the annoying small dents that accumulate on cars that are used regularly - a coupe of small dents on the bonnet/hood and a dent on each door (driver and passenger). He did a marvellous job and I am very pleased with the outcome.
Pictures of the mini-disc installation - stereo / hvac and nav screen set up in my 2007 JDM SC430. TV does not work in NZL as we have the PAL system, and Japan uses NTSC. I am installing the SC430MODS rear camera kit soon to give me a reverse camera, and also the bluetooth kit to play music.
Decided to give the baby the full spa treatment today.
Used 3 Maguire products: Compound, Polish, Wax
Took all day but the results are very nice.
The Compound removed some light scratches from my 2005 and the Polish and Wax just gave it that wet look.
Since it's silver -- posted pictures would not do it justice. Learned experience: Both the Compound and Polish dry much too fast for me to buff off completely by hand -- so I used a power polisher.
Over the last week I drove to Boise to my son’s shop. We replaced struts all around, front upper control arms, #2 front arm, lower ball joint, outer tie rods. Then put on new wheels and tires! Made a HUGE difference in ride. Old struts had no rebound, could collapse them with two fingers. All the rubbers were cracked and oozing grease. Rubber on the #2 arm was almost split completely through. 173,000 miles on potholed roads had taken their toll! Other than struts all parts were oem, put KYB on the front, Gabriel on rear. Next up is new brakes, they are shuddering badly at highway speeds. PO claimed he had them done at 165k, but there are obvious hot spots on the rotors, doesn’t appear they were bedded correctly.
‘I went with 45’s in 18”. Fairly good ride with the MeisterR CRD’s and still turns very well. Initial tire roll at 33 psi in extreme turns then stops leaning. Rails turns hard. Attach capable
03-30-24, 09:14 AM
