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06-27-2007, 12:54 AM
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American Road Warrior
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A big, fat, THANKS AGAIN! To NJ's roads...
I got a call today from Wheel Collision Center, and they told me my front wheels were bend on both the outside, AND the inside!  REAL F'N NICE!
Nothing like having all kinds of construction going on, slowing ya down when ya gotta get somewhere...and not even fixing some dayum pot holes on a very busy road!
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THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-27-2007, 07:59 AM
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That el-suck-o-s.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-27-2007, 09:30 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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that sucks. your making me scared to drive the bird more so than I already am. I swear I look at the road condition more than the cars in front of me to avoid any potholes or whatever. Not safe at all.
-Brian
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06-27-2007, 09:39 AM
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That's why you want to run a wheel/tire that has sufficient sidewall to absorb the impact. I think 17's are the max I would run. For an older car I would go with 16's to get more modern rubber for handling, but still have enough sidewall. That suks you're wheels are bent. At least they didn't split in half and lose air pressure instantly!
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06-27-2007, 09:52 AM
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Considering your woes over the last few months Bob, you may want to consider skateboards. 
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Wanted this -  , but ended up with this -  for free. Can't argue with free.
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06-27-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Untamed
Considering your woes over the last few months Bob, you may want to consider skateboards. |
IDK...skateboard + pothole = One unstable bob, no need to make an old man break any hips 
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06-27-2007, 10:58 AM
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Yeah, you are not kidding Jeff. There is so little performance gain when you go above 17s, the greatly increased potential of sidewall & rim damage makes it not worth it to me.
...of course I still might put 18s on the Z....LOL
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-27-2007, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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ohh no. The roads around me are nasty with pot holes, sorry bob 
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06-27-2007, 11:33 AM
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2007 Member of the Year
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
...of course I still might put 18s on the Z....LOL
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I KNEW IT!!!!
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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06-27-2007, 12:22 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Actually I've been surprised some of the bumps I have hit didn't lead to rim damage. My 18's are holding up well (knock on wood) but I think thats also helped by going with a slightly wider tire both in the front and rear.
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'24 Corvette Z06
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06-27-2007, 11:18 PM
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American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubba428
IDK...skateboard + pothole = One unstable bob, no need to make an old man break any hips |
This "old man" can smack the taste out of yer hillbilly puss, jabronie!
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1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-27-2007, 11:24 PM
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American Road Warrior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
That's why you want to run a wheel/tire that has sufficient sidewall to absorb the impact. I think 17's are the max I would run. For an older car I would go with 16's to get more modern rubber for handling, but still have enough sidewall. That suks you're wheels are bent. At least they didn't split in half and lose air pressure instantly!
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Yeah, you are not kidding Jeff. There is so little performance gain when you go above 17s, the greatly increased potential of sidewall & rim damage makes it not worth it to me.
...of course I still might put 18s on the Z....LOL
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Oh wow, nothing like having a couple of "suspension gurus" offering up their hot air. After you two are through Frenching each other, answer me this: if there is no advantage to larger wheels like 18s, why are the manfs. offering progressively larger wheels on their best handling vehicles? Cluck on that one, ladies! N' if you really need to know, the reason I went with 18s were for the handling potential, and the sizes I chose in 18s came close to matching the sizes I had with 15s, so I knew they would fit. You buttinskis have fun on yer bias ply L-60s!
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unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-27-2007, 11:26 PM
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American Road Warrior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Actually I've been surprised some of the bumps I have hit didn't lead to rim damage. My 18's are holding up well (knock on wood) but I think thats also helped by going with a slightly wider tire both in the front and rear.
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Count yer blessing chief, 'cause if I'm not mistaken I have the same sizes as you...
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ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-28-2007, 12:56 AM
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American Road Warrior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
I KNEW IT!!!!
r!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
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Yeah, this holds a lot of merit, coming from a Fidget who thinks V6 Camaros are cool!
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unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-28-2007, 12:59 AM
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Tell them to put some spinnaz on da rimmzzzzzz for you 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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06-28-2007, 01:00 AM
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American Road Warrior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
Tell them to put some spinnaz on da rimmzzzzzz for you |
Once you tell "them" to add 2 more cylinders.
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unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-28-2007, 01:01 AM
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2007 Member of the Year
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wanna run Camaro vs. pimp daddy caddy?
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WF=DF
Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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06-28-2007, 01:05 AM
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American Road Warrior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
wanna run Camaro vs. pimp daddy caddy? |
Standing start, or from a roll?
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unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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06-28-2007, 01:54 AM
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2007 Member of the Year
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yes
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WF=DF
Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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06-28-2007, 06:49 AM
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Admin.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by unstable bob gable
Oh wow, nothing like having a couple of "suspension gurus" offering up their hot air. After you two are through Frenching each other, answer me this: if there is no advantage to larger wheels like 18s, why are the manfs. offering progressively larger wheels on their best handling vehicles? Cluck on that one, ladies! N' if you really need to know, the reason I went with 18s were for the handling potential, and the sizes I chose in 18s came close to matching the sizes I had with 15s, so I knew they would fit. You buttinskis have fun on yer bias ply L-60s! |
The same reason cars have more cupholders then seats now. Marketing.
I didn't say 18s were no advantage over 15s. What I said is there is very little to gain from 17s to 18s, especially given the added costs of the wheels & tires and added propensity for road damage. RIF. Next time read the answer, numbnuts.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
Last edited by BonzoHansen; 06-28-2007 at 06:52 AM.
Reason: teh spelling
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06-28-2007, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by unstable bob gable
Once you tell "them" to add 2 more cylinders.
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LOL
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-28-2007, 07:30 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by unstable bob gable
Count yer blessing chief, 'cause if I'm not mistaken I have the same sizes as you...
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I believe you do but hopefully my verts chassis will flex beautifully over the bumps so the rims don't take the hit lol. They look tooo damn good to go smaller so I'll just have to pray.
-Brian
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Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
'17 Lex LS460
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06-28-2007, 09:03 AM
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I should send NJ a bill for my suspension. You need a 4x4 around here!
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06-28-2007, 10:20 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
The same reason cars have more cupholders then seats now. Marketing.
I didn't say 18s were no advantage over 15s. What I said is there is very little to gain from 17s to 18s, especially given the added costs of the wheels & tires and added propensity for road damage. RIF. Next time read the answer, numbnuts. |
Exactly. Ever see the rim-change-only skidpad and slalom tests? 17s always do the best.
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06-28-2007, 10:38 AM
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Does this place widen wheels?
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