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Wheels, Rims And The Difference?


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  • SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten
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Well, wheels are always something you can change later if you get bored :D

Yeah but at the prices they charge you'd have to be "Wheelee" bored with them :lol: :lol:

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No Silhouette XR6 on the truck though, sadly. Don't even think its hit production yet.

Yes they are. I saw one (XR6) in sillhouette the other day and it looked mean! That's the only way to describe it! MEAN! it had that "get the F**K out of my way " look about it!

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Yes they are. I saw one (XR6) in sillhouette the other day and it looked mean! That's the only way to describe it! MEAN! it had that "get the F**K out of my way " look about it!

Sorry, I meant I don't think my Silhouette XR6 has started production yet. :) But that's exactly the look I was going for, so I'm glad to hear it!

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....Of course, I'm running about 37psi in the 19s compared to 42-43psi in the 17s....

Well the Engineering degree doesn't explain that one.

Mr Plow, why the change in pressures?

Why 40+psi in the 17's but lower pressures in 19's.

What am I missing here? Aren't these higher pressures just to protect the rim from impact damage.

I need some large diameter wheel/tyre education. I feel I'm being left behind on my 15's.

Help!

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Extra pressure would also give you a firmer side wall - handy if your cornering hard. It's alleviated by a larger wheel diameter so you can run lower pressures which will help you're overall grip.

42 PSI is pretty high though!

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Well, yeah, what DZ said but also cuz the maximum recomended pressure for these new tyres is 40psi! Sounds strange, but oh well.

I don't mind the cushier ride because it still handles quite well and it absorbs the smaller bumps and potholes to an extent. Gotta try 40psi though.

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Gotta try 40psi though.

Just did! WHOA boy!

1. For some reason, the tyres were pumped to 34psi, not 37 as I said - monkeys for tyre fitters I say!

2. Yes, the car does feel like a go-cart now :(

3. Very precise handling though

CJF077

There's much fun to be had with 18s around a racetrack! :D

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