195/55R16 to 215/45R17
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 Aug 2 2013, 01:15 PM
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better stick to 16 , just find nice pattern rims
16 to 17 , wider tire , more traction on braking and cornering , stability on highspeed , down side , pay more $ , increase in FC , less comfort maybe u can try 16/55/205 or 215 with nice rims |
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Aug 2 2013, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(changeplate @ Aug 2 2013, 02:45 PM) Is the increase in FC and decrease in comfort significant/noticeable tho? Tempted to whip on 17's to cover the gap between tire and wheel arch abit. It does help right? If the cons are pretty significant tho, I won't opt for the 17". Also tempted because theres a good looking set of rays 17" I'm interested in definately can notice the comfort   but just slightly increase of FC due to slightly heavy tires and wider tire ( need more power to more the car)even my last mazda 3 1.5 CBU comes with 15" and it just enough for 1.6 it up to you, why not u try any members of m3 who already upgrade to 17" then u gonna get better feel This post has been edited by gahpadu: Aug 2 2013, 02:57 PM |
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Aug 3 2013, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE(changeplate @ Aug 3 2013, 01:33 PM) Guys, just found out from my dealer that lowering springs will void the suspension warranty. :/ such a bummer, as I'm really keen on shortening the wheel arch tire gap. Any way to get around it? If problems occur, can just reinstall the old springs and go claim warranty? Or if I send for servicing with lowering springs, they would know and warranty will be voided even if I change it back (before sending to them to claim warranty given my suspension is faulty)? Really hope I could get your insight most people practice it. Back to factory ones before claim any warranty. |
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Aug 3 2013, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(changeplate @ Aug 3 2013, 04:23 PM) They won't know right? They're not going to have some record somewhere that I lowered the car right? Abit paranoid some SC can close one eyes. start keep fren with them |
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