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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 12:33 AM
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Riding on 24's / 33's rubbing at full lock and due to the shorter side wall a harsher ride .. Have some G63 front coils coming soon
but looking to add shocks as well what would be the best way to go ? stock G63's units or after market ? any info would be appreciated

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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 02:43 AM
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I've had both Fox's (13' G63) and currently have Koni Raids set on Med in the G55 - very happy for the $..... much improved ride quality and handling over the OEM. if you're looking to keep that overall OD of tire you'd do well to consider the JWO 2" springs as a full replacement set..... great ride quality.

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If you want a less harsh ride, ditch the 24s and go to a normal sized wheel.
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haha - and there's that too..... 20's work well IMHO with a 305 or even 325.


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Originally Posted by xxaarraa
If you want a less harsh ride, ditch the 24s and go to a normal sized wheel.
True , but even when i run my stock wheels it is still harsh . Not everyone likes the same flavor.
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Nice , love the color
was looking at 20's and 22's but these 24's were a steal so I picked them up .
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The 55 will ride harsh until you swap the front springs out at a min - but likely that also will reduce your rubbing.... you should get 25mm of lift or more with G63 fronts.

Shocks are a larger factor then you realize, until you swap...

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What's the offset on the current rim ? that also likely is a factor.... with 325's I ran a 31mm wheel spacer to minimize rubbing on an 18x9 et25
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