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Old 07-14-2018, 01:38 AM   #113
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Originally Posted by AFRichZC6 View Post
I have AST 5200 dampers with 5/9 kg/mm springs, and I'm comparing Bridgestone RE71R and GT Radial SX2, both 245/40R17 on a 17x9 wheel at 35 psi, to stock Michelin Primacy on a 17x7.5 wheel at 35 psi.

Besides a difference in ride, I can push the parked car and see it jiggle on the stock tires... Almost like pushing a Jeep! I can't do the same when the RE71R or SX2 are on.
With spring rates being about twice that of stock, your observations make sense. I can see myself going the same direction.
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