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TOO MUCH?!

I didn't feel mine had enough with 205/225 RE71R

Having 225/245 R888R feels amazing. I can't get it to lose traction. My favorite experience was chasing a 991 S on Mulholland and he not shaking me
Yea.

Don't drive them under 50F ambient...they're like ice skates

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Well damn. Now that is perfect!
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Yea.

Don't drive them under 50F ambient...they're like ice skates
Oh I know this! They also get very slick at the wear indicators which is kind of surprising to me, but used to it. I'm on my second, soon to be third set.

to stay on topic, my car sits too high unless someone sits in it it's perfect. Stock suspension lowered a little past euro in front.
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Oh I know this! They also get very slick at the wear indicators which is kind of surprising to me, but used to it. I'm on my second, soon to be third set.

to stay on topic, my car sits too high unless someone sits in it it's perfect. Stock suspension lowered a little past euro in front.
Great look!

I've got to say, side by side experience with 888rs and NT01s...Nittos win everyday. Dramatically less temperature dependent and much more consistent performance throughout the overall tire life
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Great look!

I've got to say, side by side experience with 888rs and NT01s...Nittos win everyday. Dramatically less temperature dependent and much more consistent performance throughout the overall tire life
hah! The 245/45R16 struggle is real.
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Just right for street use (I think)

16x7 / 16x8 Fuchs with Michelin Pilot Exalto 205/55 and 225/50 tires



With a full tank, the fender well heights are
Left front 25.0" Right front 25.0"
Left rear 24.3" Right rear 24.4"

No rubbing, no problems with speed bumps

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Just re-lowered mine after running it jacked up. Was up at 26.75” to the front fender, no siting 25” front, and 24.5 rear, which worked out to be 1 degree nose down rake. Went from 17” Fuchs to these 18’s for a little while. They need a little spacing out maybe, but I like it.

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^^those 18s are offering some serious grip.
lololol
(sorry. sometimes I crack myself up)
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^^those 18s are offering some serious grip.
lololol
(sorry. sometimes I crack myself up)
My 17’s were 8’s & 9’s with 225 front and 255 rears.. the 18’s are 9’s & 11’s with 235/40 fronts and 315/30 rears. So yes, way more grip. Looks like a steamroller from behind too. LOL. Ride is great though.
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My 17’s were 8’s & 9’s with 225 front and 255 rears.. the 18’s are 9’s & 11’s with 235/40 fronts and 315/30 rears. So yes, way more grip. Looks like a steamroller from behind too. LOL. Ride is great though.
I was more commenting on the pics being inverted. (at least on my work computer)
But good to know. :beer:
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Just had my car lowered to what should be euro ride height. Not as low as some but Def a big improvement then before

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