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Old 06-06-2024, 03:46 PM   #24619
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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh View Post
Thanks! I'm 38 as well actually (for another couple months ) but I suppose I could try going a bit lower and see how it goes. I really want to go from 18x9.5 down to 17x9.0 so I'm thinking reduced unsprung weight will make up for the difference in ride quality once I lower it more
Sorry, I don’t follow. Just because you reduce the rim diameter why would the ride quality be any different? If you go for a taller profile tire to keep the same rolling circumference as with the 18’s you will actually have a better ride.
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