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Old 05-24-2017, 07:12 PM   #23
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Re: I Need New Tires. Recommendations Please

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Originally Posted by j rick kirby View Post
Actually I did with the cheap Chinese 95R AM knockoffs. Tire would slightly rub the swaybar on the ps. These 9.5" RPF-1s have no problem. I haven't measured anything but I'm guessing the offset is a little different. I'll tell you this too, going from a 25 lb wheel to a 16 lb made a sop difference in acceleration and handling.
I bet they did. Being not only rotational weight but also unsprung. The best kinds of weight to lose. Better braking as well as better fuel mileage in a city environment. Did you get yours from discount or? You've got the wheels turning (no pun intended). Dammit jrick...
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