Looking good!
Imo, the stock 17's are decent. I don't hear any rattles of any sort. Maybe because iM is a big change from my 96 Celica? I can hear all the rattles in that car with 15" rims.
Oh, what roof rack are you using?
16" downsize on DWS06
I have no words. This combination completely changes how the vehicle handles and drives. The God awful part of the road on my way to work is like nothing.
Also got my rattles fixed.
I was smiling so hard driving over here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_0VUyF6RX/
And the combo looks killer.
Also got my rattles fixed.
I was smiling so hard driving over here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_0VUyF6RX/
And the combo looks killer.
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Imo, the stock 17's are decent. I don't hear any rattles of any sort. Maybe because iM is a big change from my 96 Celica? I can hear all the rattles in that car with 15" rims.
Oh, what roof rack are you using?
Thule aeroblade with a new bike rack I imported from Europe (not released here, Thule too).Looking good!
Imo, the stock 17's are decent. I don't hear any rattles of any sort. Maybe because iM is a big change from my 96 Celica? I can hear all the rattles in that car with 15" rims.
Oh, what roof rack are you using?
The 17 stock wheels make for a combo that's over 50 pounds with the tires per wheel. I dropped that number to 40-41. The difference is huge. The additional 5mm of sidewall meanwhile cushion the ride just enough for the broken cobblestone grade road I've got.
Stock tires are also some poorly appreciated/rated fuel economy all seasons here. The combo rode needlessly hard and heavy to me. The new wheels and tires make this practically MQB grade for road compliance and the feedback - Jesus, the fucking feedback at the wheel. It's like the car I've wanted but was too scared to buy into due to reliability concerns now (aka a Volkswagen).
I was actually super unlucky with the rattles on my car but yeah the dealer seems to have fixed all of them.
Man I'm so pumped haha.
And I'm giving those impressions carrying a bike and the winter tires in the boot. Hahahahahahahaha.
Cool! I'm gonna look into that thule roof rack you have. I'd like to carry bikes on summer, snowboard on winter. I think roads in metro detroit are worst!Thule aeroblade with a new bike rack I imported from Europe (not released here, Thule too).
The 17 stock wheels make for a combo that's over 50 pounds with the tires per wheel. I dropped that number to 40-41. The difference is huge. The additional 5mm of sidewall meanwhile cushion the ride just enough for the broken cobblestone grade road I've got.
Stock tires are also some poorly appreciated/rated fuel economy all seasons here. The combo rode needlessly hard and heavy to me. The new wheels and tires make this practically MQB grade for road compliance and the feedback - Jesus, the fucking feedback at the wheel. It's like the car I've wanted but was too scared to buy into due to reliability concerns now (aka a Volkswagen).
I was actually super unlucky with the rattles on my car but yeah the dealer seems to have fixed all of them.
Man I'm so pumped haha.
And I'm giving those impressions carrying a bike and the winter tires in the boot. Hahahahahahahaha.
Stock tires are okay. I was surprised it was decent on snow/slush. I'll probably get a full set winter tires next season.
Americans got Toyo Proxes while Canadians got crappy Bridgestone Ecopias.
But I guess for my work commutes the Ecopias are adequate for my needs. I'm just worried about their durability and reliability 2-3 years down the road (I use winter tires during the colder months).
But I guess for my work commutes the Ecopias are adequate for my needs. I'm just worried about their durability and reliability 2-3 years down the road (I use winter tires during the colder months).
Yeah I plan to do the same. I think Bridgestones are good. I have the Potenza on my celica, it was decent on snow and slush.Americans got Toyo Proxes while Canadians got crappy Bridgestone Ecopias.
But I guess for my work commutes the Ecopias are adequate for my needs. I'm just worried about their durability and reliability 2-3 years down the road (I use winter tires during the colder months).
I would like to know what size tires you put on your 16" wheels for winter? The insta link doesnt seem to exist anymore :/ thanks!Thule aeroblade with a new bike rack I imported from Europe (not released here, Thule too).
The 17 stock wheels make for a combo that's over 50 pounds with the tires per wheel. I dropped that number to 40-41. The difference is huge. The additional 5mm of sidewall meanwhile cushion the ride just enough for the broken cobblestone grade road I've got.
Stock tires are also some poorly appreciated/rated fuel economy all seasons here. The combo rode needlessly hard and heavy to me. The new wheels and tires make this practically MQB grade for road compliance and the feedback - Jesus, the fucking feedback at the wheel. It's like the car I've wanted but was too scared to buy into due to reliability concerns now (aka a Volkswagen).
I was actually super unlucky with the rattles on my car but yeah the dealer seems to have fixed all of them.
Man I'm so pumped haha.
And I'm giving those impressions carrying a bike and the winter tires in the boot. Hahahahahahahaha.
The proper size would be a 205/55R16 for the correct diameter. I had that size on my 2009 Corolla S and I hated them. I upgraded to a 225/45R17 on that car and the difference was night and day. Even the tire choice can make a big difference in any size. Many tires have a stiffer sidewall which provides more steering input and feel but will provide a stiffer ride.I would like to know what size tires you put on your 16" wheels for winter? The insta link doesnt seem to exist anymore :/ thanks!
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