The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I was debating on whether to get the one you have no vs. the tow-hook mount.
But the drilling didn't appeal to me, and my tow-hook hole matches up
But I still love how the front of your car looks.
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EDIT: Is that plate even legal mounted down there?
I mean, in CA, don't they have that stupid law where the specify that the license plate has to be a certain distance above the ground?
But the drilling didn't appeal to me, and my tow-hook hole matches up
But I still love how the front of your car looks.
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EDIT: Is that plate even legal mounted down there?
I mean, in CA, don't they have that stupid law where the specify that the license plate has to be a certain distance above the ground?
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WLA at the tire place I have my alignment deal with. Goin' for Nitto Invo's since they just released 265/30R19 and none of us have tried them out on our car yet, so I figured I'd give them a shot. Not a bad deal at all and below any of the prices I found online.
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Don't they eventually give / change it to an in-correctable fix-it?
I've heard something about that. ie: You've gotten the same ticket so many times it's like you're incorrigible, and they give you a fat ticket 5~10 times as much as the regular fee, and let you just have it permanently... un-fixed.
I think I read about it under Tint violations, but plates... iono
I've heard something about that. ie: You've gotten the same ticket so many times it's like you're incorrigible, and they give you a fat ticket 5~10 times as much as the regular fee, and let you just have it permanently... un-fixed.
I think I read about it under Tint violations, but plates... iono
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Don't they eventually give / change it to an in-correctable fix-it?
I've heard something about that. ie: You've gotten the same ticket so many times it's like you're incorrigible, and they give you a fat ticket 5~10 times as much as the regular fee, and let you just have it permanently... un-fixed.
I think I read about it under Tint violations, but plates... iono
I've heard something about that. ie: You've gotten the same ticket so many times it's like you're incorrigible, and they give you a fat ticket 5~10 times as much as the regular fee, and let you just have it permanently... un-fixed.
I think I read about it under Tint violations, but plates... iono
I know that there is a fine increase for the ones you get at parking meters (if you just pay the fine) because the meter maids don't have authority to issue "fix-it" tickets.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Here are some pics of my new Nitto INVO tires. So far, they have MUCH better clearance than the Goodyear GSD3's. The reports/complaints about the sidewalls being "too soft" or "softer" than other competitive brands seem somewhat accurate, but not as bad as I anticipated and most definitely due to it being designed for better fender clearance. In fact, the handling seems right on par with what I experienced with the GSD3's. Cool thing is, they filled up the tires with Nitrogen, so I got green caps too...LOL...
Nontheless, I'll report back on my overall feel for the tires once I've had a little bit of time driving on them. So far, I've only put on about 50 miles and I like them a lot. As far as "look" is concerned, I've always liked the tread pattern of the Invo's since they were first released. Very unique. There is also less lip protection (which I'm not too concerned about) and they actually make my wheels look bigger (especially the rear lip).
Enjoy the pics.
Nontheless, I'll report back on my overall feel for the tires once I've had a little bit of time driving on them. So far, I've only put on about 50 miles and I like them a lot. As far as "look" is concerned, I've always liked the tread pattern of the Invo's since they were first released. Very unique. There is also less lip protection (which I'm not too concerned about) and they actually make my wheels look bigger (especially the rear lip).
Enjoy the pics.
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Nitto is made by Toyo, so the Invo's will work just as well for your LM's, Frank. Nitto was made to sell as Toyo's "High Performance" line, under a different company name (basically, Marketing b.s...LOL).
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They are asymmetrical and non-directional, which means I actually get to rotate from one side to another (obviously, I still wouldn't be able to rotate front to rear...LOL).
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I'm running NITTO extreme NT555 because my alignment was apparently off on my rear and thus ate my T1R's in less than 6 months which I'm lucky I found out about when I did my brake install because it was only on the inside of my tires which I cant see otherwise!! No complaints so far, and don't really notice any difference in the ride compared to the t1r's...
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I'm running NITTO extreme NT555 because my alignment was apparently off on my rear and thus ate my T1R's in less than 6 months which I'm lucky I found out about when I did my brake install because it was only on the inside of my tires which I cant see otherwise!! No complaints so far, and don't really notice any difference in the ride compared to the t1r's...
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ride comfort is fine for me...I mean its the reear tires so I don't feel all too much of the tires as i would expect too in the front. and the wet traction good 3/4 on their website...
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same ratings as yours actually...minus the quietness and comfort...but like i said I dont here any difference (although we are riding in a benz) and comfort isn't sacrificed as far as I can tell...but I do only have them on the rears not the fronts!
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