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Old May 5, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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ive been looking, and 20'* look like they would be no problem, the thing is, ride quality is obviously going to be worse. How much worse?

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Old May 5, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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i dont think it will be that bad
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Old May 5, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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anyone with hands on...well more like arse on seat..... experience with wheels this large?
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Old May 5, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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GAMEOVER is rollin on 20'*
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Old May 5, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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GAMEOVER...... help me out here.... whats it feel like, as you can see in my profile, i like OEM stuff, so if the quality is drastically different.... i wont be happy
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Old May 5, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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you can just click this link to talk directly to him, in a private message. http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...de=post&u=1400
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Old May 6, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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the ride isnt that bad just stiff i wouldnt go any bigger than 20'* but im happy with my ride
steering wheel is very responsive and as far as performance i cant tell any noticable difference in accelling
im rollin on some Hankook 245/35/20 Z rated
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Old May 6, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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well have you ever rode in a GM 2500 some what equal to that but not that instense and i gets better when you have passengers
but i see you like OEM so i'd stay with 17'* or go to 18'*
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Old May 7, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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if you want ride quality, DONT go with low pro'*.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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agreed, If your a performance nut I'd say stay away from them twank twanks.

long term affects of riding 20'* you don't hear
1 wears out joints and bearings before intended.
2 strains transmission over a long period of time.
3 throws off your speedometer a little
4 gives u bad gas mileage (older cars especially) chrome wheels weigh a lot, at least 30 pounds or more per wheel newer cars like yours should have no problem though.
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