Final Rims&Tire Dilema
10-09-2005, 06:43 PM
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Final Rims&Tire Dilema
Hello,
I have to take a final decision.
Now I have original Brabus Monoblock VI 17*8 ET 30 225/45 all around. GoodYear F1.
I wanted to change to Brabus Monoblock VI 18*8.5 ET30 and 18*9.5 ET35. Pirelli Rosso.
I tought all was ok, but I have read that 225 in a 8.5 wheel is to stretched and I would have no rim protection, and that 255 on a 9.5 wheel will be a lot to stretched and the tire wont touch the roads in the borders and too much in the center. Also, I will have no rim protection at all at rear.
I don't know why Brabus don't do 18*8 and 18*9.
It is safe to do the change? What will I lose doing it, etc...
Best Regards and thanks.
Ruben.
I have to take a final decision.
Now I have original Brabus Monoblock VI 17*8 ET 30 225/45 all around. GoodYear F1.
I wanted to change to Brabus Monoblock VI 18*8.5 ET30 and 18*9.5 ET35. Pirelli Rosso.
I tought all was ok, but I have read that 225 in a 8.5 wheel is to stretched and I would have no rim protection, and that 255 on a 9.5 wheel will be a lot to stretched and the tire wont touch the roads in the borders and too much in the center. Also, I will have no rim protection at all at rear.
I don't know why Brabus don't do 18*8 and 18*9.
It is safe to do the change? What will I lose doing it, etc...
Best Regards and thanks.
Ruben.
10-10-2005, 03:51 PM
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Ruben,
they will definitely look nice, just like that picture above.
But like Frank says, be very very careful near the curbs and go slowly over bumps. Don't want to curb-rash or dent that lip.
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they will definitely look nice, just like that picture above.
But like Frank says, be very very careful near the curbs and go slowly over bumps. Don't want to curb-rash or dent that lip.
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