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Mar 10, 2010 | 11:45 AM

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mdrobc13

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

What can I say..

How about I am sorry or if in town feel free to call for a ride!

Am moving to Texas in about 90 days so hopefully I can bury my winters in the garage for awhile too!

Mar 11, 2010 | 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 07speed

I kinda got used to the 18 inchers and 'higher' profile tires. I think I am going to be in for a shock when the summers go back on (next weekend) and I hit my first pothole. Thankfully I got the tire/wheel hazard package.

Nah, it was not that bad. Ride is slightly harsher than on 18" rims, but not by much at all. I was surprised to see that overall diameter of PA2 tires on 18" rims is bigger than PS2 tires on 19" rims BTW.

Mar 11, 2010 | 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfnards

i can't wait to put the summers on! however, i've heard that we may get some sleet/snow over the weekend, so be safe!

I hope it will not happen. They cannot predict anything properly this season anyway. But, who knows, who knows.

Mar 16, 2010 | 05:58 PM

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any pics

Mar 17, 2010 | 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by utkinpol

Nah, it was not that bad. Ride is slightly harsher than on 18" rims, but not by much at all. I was surprised to see that overall diameter of PA2 tires on 18" rims is bigger than PS2 tires on 19" rims BTW.

My point exactly, the 18 inch diameter is larger(in total)
b/c the profile is higher..more rubber to absorb the road. Just put the oem tires back on (only drove with them the first month of ownership then winter came). I forgot how harsh they are for a daily driver. The lousy winter we had didn't help the condition of the roads.

Mar 20, 2010 | 01:23 PM

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Nice picture, the yellow car against the blue sky and water really sets it off.

Mar 20, 2010 | 01:39 PM

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Back on last Tuesday just in time for some wonderful 60+ degree weather here in Chicago... That is until the 2" of snow today.

Mar 20, 2010 | 02:38 PM

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never took mine off, but the car's been out for a few rides the last couple of weeks. finaly broke down and bought a set of dedicated track wheels for my mspc's. first track day on april 16, cant wait!!