I like my 19s...and, I may be wrong, but I thought the DH spring rate was something like 214 (I could be misplacing by brain cells on that one). BMR did reach out to me and they do have a heavier spring--but they come with a drop. But, that in concert with the Steeda spacer kit might be what I'm...
Agree with @MCS and being rather circumspect in one's consideration of dealers. That said, the same dealer from whom I bought my recent DH also did the install of my SC. Pricey, but they did it in just over a day. They did forget to reinstall about 6 screws in my splitter--but they are fixing...
Most of what's already been covered (e.g., homelink visor), plus :
1. Matte carbon fiber center console--especially that area just beneath the e-brake, which seems to scratch too easily and doesn't seem to take well to cleaning.
2. Physical environmental controls
3. HUD
4. More control over...
It does leave the rim exposed. Not so concerned with the aesthetics, nor the possibility of damaging the wheel. Most of my winters are a tiny bit stretched--but I've never run the absolute min width of a three-peak tire. In any case, my shop is going to fit them for me so I can get feel for how...
Yeh, I can appreciate that concern; it's one I've heard reiterated quite a bit. Nonetheless, I've gone multiple seasons just swapping tires to no discernable detriment to my wheels, their condition or performance. That said, over the years, I've used both solutions...really, neither any...
The Vredestein winter tire specs agree with you; that is, 9.5 is the ideal measured rim width. I'm sure the tire would do well in the range you suggest. However, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+, which I've mounted stretched in the past on my RS3, M4, M2, and Supra, also state their acceptable range...
I haven't heard that...but I have met a few over the years who could very well convince themselves that they only need winter-tire traction in the rear. Ugh.
I'm not sure I follow. I'm currently running to stock trofeo rs tires. I will switch to A/S once they are done. However, I always run 3PMSF in the winter (having lived in CT, ND, DC, CO, etc, winter tires are just part of my DNA).
Apologize if I missed the intent of your question.
@JPGC_S650, as with most days when I realize how much I don't know (a perpetual state for me), I learned something new.
In any case, thanks a bunch for the insight--and to everyone else (@Dave2013M3,
@robvas, @D/\rK•650) for teaching me something.
My day is officially done! Cheers, Mike
Ugh, what a dork--I've never actually checked that (at all, ever, in my life!). My winter tire of choice (and I've gone through a bunch of brands over the years) is Vredestein Wintrac Pro+. Their stated rim range is 9-11" for the tire to perform as designed. Their measuring rim width is 9.5...
Yeh, was thinking the same thing. Not sure I care all that much. Maybe I'm just being cheap--wanting to use up a set of Winters that I would otherwise have no use for.
Yup, ran the same search. So, I was looking to see if anyone had any experience. I know that tire size is the min limit. I've run min limit configs in the past, but not on the DH.