Bowing to the Forum God's for.....what else wheel advice "pics"
05-15-2009, 08:58 PM
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** UPDATE** Bowing to the Forum God's for.....what else wheel advice "pics"
Well after 200+ miles on the odometer today, all I can say is Oh Yeah!!
The Ruff Racing wheels are balanced perfectly, not even a single wobble or vibration up to 115MPH!!
As far as the Nitto INVO's, all I can say is WOW! I know there have been a lot of recent threads on these tires. For anyone that uses their car for a weekend crusier with some spirited driving, I do not think i have owned a better all around tire. Extremely quiet, Smooth, and do not worry they really do stick like glue. I was right on my buddy's 2008 Carrera S' tail the whole time. He is actually considering getting them for his next set. For the money, not a better all around tire out there!! IMO 
I was supposed to get a set of CCW's from a friend, who backed out of the deal at the last minute.
No problem, it happens!! So I went a completely different direction of what I thought I wanted. Had Z06 Motorsport wheels / chrome / 18 9.5 front & 18 X 10.5 rear, with Sumitomo's HTRZ II's. Now have Ruff Racing 280, black, 19 X 8.5 Front & 20 X 10 rears, with Nitto INVO's 245/35/19 & 285/30/20 respectively.
Whats the verdict, good and bad welcome!!
By the way, excellent customer service was recevied from VQ Motoring, and a price that no one could touch!!
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The Ruff Racing wheels are balanced perfectly, not even a single wobble or vibration up to 115MPH!!
As far as the Nitto INVO's, all I can say is WOW! I know there have been a lot of recent threads on these tires. For anyone that uses their car for a weekend crusier with some spirited driving, I do not think i have owned a better all around tire. Extremely quiet, Smooth, and do not worry they really do stick like glue. I was right on my buddy's 2008 Carrera S' tail the whole time. He is actually considering getting them for his next set. For the money, not a better all around tire out there!! IMO I was supposed to get a set of CCW's from a friend, who backed out of the deal at the last minute.
No problem, it happens!! So I went a completely different direction of what I thought I wanted. Had Z06 Motorsport wheels / chrome / 18 9.5 front & 18 X 10.5 rear, with Sumitomo's HTRZ II's. Now have Ruff Racing 280, black, 19 X 8.5 Front & 20 X 10 rears, with Nitto INVO's 245/35/19 & 285/30/20 respectively.Whats the verdict, good and bad welcome!!
By the way, excellent customer service was recevied from VQ Motoring, and a price that no one could touch!!
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I like your new wheels - great choice. 
05-15-2009, 10:51 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind remarks. As far as the driveway, I basically pull in and out at a 45 degree angle. I struggled with this decision and appears to have been a good one. Have not scraped anything yet, we will see what happens with the new set-up, and being lowered on the stock bolts.
My buddy has the INVO's and they are great tires, look pretty good too. After I get a couple hundred miles one them we will see what they can do on some of our switckback roads!!
My buddy has the INVO's and they are great tires, look pretty good too. After I get a couple hundred miles one them we will see what they can do on some of our switckback roads!!
05-15-2009, 11:25 PM
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They look really nice ! I do have one question did you feel a lost of performance w/ the wheels (kind of like the seat of your pants effect, considering the weight and wheel diameter)?
! I do have one question did you feel a lost of performance w/ the wheels (kind of like the seat of your pants effect, considering the weight and wheel diameter)?
05-16-2009, 01:12 AM
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At this time I can not comment on this as I have not taken it for a ride yet. After tomorrow I should be able to give you a heads up. I am assuming there will be some loss, but that just means more engine mods! To me the look is worth it, as it is a weekend cruiser, not a racer!