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Old 11-11-2015, 09:15 AM
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I've been eyeing this setup:

https://lmr.com/item/WTK-1007DE5/Mus...Kit-Nitto-NT05

I know it might not be optimal but the price is good and it will clear the Brembos if I ever get them.
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Old 11-11-2015, 10:22 AM
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Another vote for the Coopers. I like 'em.
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Old 11-11-2015, 12:00 PM
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I was looking at the NT05's also, but am worried about wet traction....might stick with the INVO's when I finally upgrade.
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Old 11-13-2015, 03:45 AM
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the only other issue I'm wondering is since I am going from a 19 to an 18 I will have a slightly taller sidewall, will that yield a noticeable decrease in handling?
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Old 11-13-2015, 06:40 AM
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You might well gain more from moving up to 10" wide wheels than you "lose" from having fractionally taller sidewalls. I'll bet that you wouldn't see any difference in sidewall bulge, which is a crude hint at handling "feel" - IOW, how responsive and precise it'll feel.




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Old 11-13-2015, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
You might well gain more from moving up to 10" wide wheels than you "lose" from having fractionally taller sidewalls. I'll bet that you wouldn't see any difference in sidewall bulge, which is a crude hint at handling "feel" - IOW, how responsive and precise it'll feel.




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yeah that's what im hoping, 275's on all 4 should be noticeably better than the 255's I have now
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Old 11-17-2015, 04:44 PM
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invos for the win! I'm running 275/35-19 on a 9.5 front and a 285/35-19 on a 10. Traction is awesome.
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Old 11-18-2015, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JayBeStangs94
invos for the win! I'm running 275/35-19 on a 9.5 front and a 285/35-19 on a 10. Traction is awesome.
Do you drive in the rain? If so, how do the invo's do?
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Old 11-20-2015, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ucinn
Do you drive in the rain? If so, how do the invo's do?
Sometimes. They've been great in the rain, I was surprised. Just don't drive in the rain when your tread only has 20% left.. Pretty sketchy. Just got new fronts again for winter
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Old 11-28-2015, 07:53 PM
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I just ordered the SVE drift wheels dark stainless, (18x9/10) staggered. On sale this week! I decided to not get the tires yet as the wheel / tire packages weren't on sale. I'm excited!
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