Nashua_Night_Hawk

First Impression on new Wheels/Tires:

First, to any one who is thinking about what mod should be first.

To be honest with you, it's tires/wheels:

My first impression is that the new 235/40/18 Nitto 555 on Konig Imagine 18x7.5 are marvelous. They total transformed the CLS into another car. Not only for the look , but in the handling department too.

Yeah, you need to lower the CLS some 1"-2" it's looks like a 4x4 audi station wagon or an Outback now. But now I am happy with the new handling.

Back to performance, I am easy on my tires for now. But, man NITTO 555 pick sand and dirt like a "dirt devil" or a "Hoover" . They are super sticky. The car ride smoother, quiter, even bumps are well handled. On the HW even 90 miles feels like 45! I wonder why ACURA did not given those 18" as standard or at least as an option.

I will post another full review later this weekend. I need also to get the wheels re-torqued again when I ride some 25-75 miles on them.

No rubbing at all. Fit like a glove. I had plastic hub-centeric rim and do they not stick outside the CLS. Just flush with fender well edges. No Vibration at all. Wheels were balanced

It is a fantasitc mod for any CLS!

Happy piloting


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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S, NAV.
- 3M clear bra, by Stonguard (full front bumper, and side mirrors, and partial hood)
- Acura Spoiler, Moonroof visor
- Splash guards, Winter mats, Trunk liner
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI
- 04/13/01: 235/40/18 NITTO 555 on 18x7.5 Koing Imagine in Silver with wheels locks

[This message has been edited by Nashua_Night_Hawk (edited 04-13-2001).]

KavexTrax

gota have pics too

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2001 CL-P Monterey Blue, Parchment interior
Polarg BlHybrid M-6 Road lamps
Polarg/PIAA super white interior lights *bling bling*
HP Quantum 28 -- 31% metallic tint all around
Blue Lady Dragon

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-Atlanta: 0'31"659

EricL

Be sure to get some glue to hold you in the seat while your going around those corners.



Keep us posted...

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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
• Comptech headers & sways ready
• Silver AEM CAI ready
• 6 coats of Zaino magic

synth19

Get the comptech springs too!

g

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'01 Silver::TYPE-S (navi)
::Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
::18"ADR Enigma & 225/40
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame
::Acura Winter Mats
::Polarg M-6

Click here for pics of my CL!

EricL

More and more I'd like to get a ride in a Comptech lower CL-S. I noticed the "gaps" grew to when I put on the wheels.

Someone said the ride was like a 5-series?



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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
• Comptech headers & sways ready
• Silver AEM CAI ready
• 6 coats of Zaino magic

jdtypeS

I dunno if its just my car or what. but my tires rub a littleb it sometimes, say when im im turning and i hit a bump or something. I got 225/40/18. And 18x7.5 now if you got 235/40's and no rub @ all then why does mine? Maybe just my car? Who knows...
Holla

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Ride: Silver '01 CL-S
Mods: springs, AEM CAI (Red)
Exterior: 18'' Giovanna's wearing Toyo T1-s 225/40/18 - PIAA 169's - Platinum Plus Tint
Interior: Blue Bulbs (doors, dome light)

cl-driver

i'm thnking about those rims too. can you provides pics?

FDao

jdtypes: It could be your offset and the amount of lowering you did. What is your offset?

EricL: It was me who mentioned that the ride is like a 5 series. Not the current 5 series, but the last generation one.


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Frank
01-S White/Parchment
Comptech Sways & Springs

EricL

Frank, I know it was you who suggested that the car rode like a 5-series with the springs. Why not get more info. As I said, I think the car looks better with the gaps removed. This is getting to be a style exercise more than anything else. One guy said it was more like a 3-series (that would be ok).

I'd like to know the offset of that wheel too. The only rubbing I've heard about is in the lowered cars in the rear inner fender.
The offset would help...


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
• Comptech headers & sways ready
• Silver AEM CAI ready
• 6 coats of Zaino magic

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 04-14-2001).]

Al Uminum

For you guys using either 45 or 40 (or less ) profile tires what is the ride like in terms of road imperfections? Is ride firmness bordering on being a bit harsh?

Thank you
Rob

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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

synth19

jdtypeS:

If you have rubbing it must be your offset! 'Cause I have the same configuration as you with absolutely no rubbing! But with a +48 offset.

g

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'01 Silver::TYPE-S (navi)
::Spoiler::
::Comptech Springs::
::18"ADR Enigma & 225/40
::35%tint all around
::type-s license frame
::Acura Winter Mats
::Polarg M-6

Click here for pics of my CL!

Nashua_Night_Hawk

The first 40 miles was even better than stock. However, this moring I started "feeling" the steering wheel more. I remember those beemers used to bitsh about the lack of the steer wheel feeling. Not anymore, it is the wide tires that let you feel the road!

Still it is not bad, However the ride is tha same if not better. I feel that the CLS is more planted and love to cruse at its own pace. Once you get the tires rolling they would keep doing so. It is like flying wheel effect.

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S, NAV.
- 3M clear bra, by Stonguard (full front bumper, and side mirrors, and partial hood)
- Acura Spoiler, Moonroof visor
- Splash guards, Winter mats, Trunk liner
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI
- 04/13/01: 235/40/18 NITTO 555 on 18x7.5, +45 offset, Koing Imagine in Silver with wheels locks

EricL

I'm using 45 series, and that was a concern, but the tires are much less harsh over rough stuff. You wouldn't figure it to be so, but I've had my wife and others in the car (before and after) and all think ride is great.

Also, light wheels really add to the effect. When I tossed those 25-26lbs wheels for the 13lb SSRs, the car is really smooth.

So -- after is better in my case.

BTW -- I'm running 39 psi (the tire has a 50 psi max rating)



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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
• Comptech headers & sways ready
• Silver AEM CAI ready
• 6 coats of Zaino magic

silverESS

dammit nashua-where are those pics!!!!!

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