Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Hi Guys,
I have 19inch alloys with Michelin Synchrones all brand new. I have never driven a D3 with 17s or 18s. I assume ride will be smoother the smaller the wheel? My D3 is a bit bumpy over uneven surfaces at speed and can be a little unsettling. I have had wheels all rebalanced alignment etc done and tyre pressures are spot on as per handbook. Do all D3s with 19s ride the same would be interested to know how ride compares with 17s 18s and 20s.
Cheers  Googsy
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 4th Oct 2007 7:33 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
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I went from 17s to 19s and was surprised that there was not much difference, I feel the potholes / bumps a bit more with 19s, but not uncomfortably so, and I think it steers slightly more positively with 19s.
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| 4th Oct 2007 10:24 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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From 17s to 19s also . I thought 17s were a more comfortable ride in comparison.The 19's profile is lesser so hence I presume a little more bumpier ?.I feel that mine ( with 19's) is a little more steadier on the road but also noisier and steering not as sharp.
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| 4th Oct 2007 10:38 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Keep em coming please thanks for responses guys Googsy
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| 4th Oct 2007 10:55 pm |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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17" to 20"  .. 20' - 100% better ride, (I likes a good ride i do )
regardless of the Rim size , in my case it is the tyre that has made it better. Grabber UHP's .
Discowex.. you got to get these next... no noise.... realy ... no road noise and just as Sharp if not better.
Give you a go on them soon
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| 5th Oct 2007 1:58 am |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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LOL BG is that ride only better over flat road surfaces ? ( few and far between I know in Ireland) Whats ride like over uneven surfaces? Googsy
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:21 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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BarryG wrote:17" to 20" .. 20' - 100% better ride, in my case it is the tyre that has made it better. Grabber UHP's .
Totaly agree with Barry!
Had 40 profile Conti's on my 20's and ride was harsher coming from the 18s
Changed to Grabber UHP's and ride is excellent - like floating on a cloud.
And it looks meaty and aggressive for a road tyre - see Tong pics. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:38 am |
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SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
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only got 19's but had Wranglers, Scorpion zeros, MTR's and got synchrone road tyres now.
Scorpions best feel and handling, Synchrones smoothest and quietest.
Not tried other wheel sizes end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:40 am |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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Googsy wrote:LOL BG is that ride only better over flat road surfaces ? ( few and far between I know in Ireland) Whats ride like over uneven surfaces?
Hi Googsy. I would say Better..
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:51 am |
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Slimer
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Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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You have to type stuff Barry, the telepathic thang just ain't working  The End
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:54 am |
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Slimer
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Ah, you edited it  The End
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:55 am |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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Slimer wrote:You have to type stuff Barry, the telepathic thang just ain't working
It does Simon .... It just you cant see it... I went back and put in the text just for you ,
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| 5th Oct 2007 8:59 am |
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Slimer
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The End
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| 5th Oct 2007 10:15 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Quote:Discowex.. you got to get these next... no noise.... realy ... no road noise and just as Sharp if not better.
Give you a go on them soon
I've been looking for a supplier/distributor ( I admit , not too hard tho) Barry and no luck as yet.
Hopefully check them out at the meet in November
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| 5th Oct 2007 10:23 am |
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BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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Will know this weekend.
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| 5th Oct 2007 10:52 am |
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