weight difference between a-specs?
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weight difference between a-specs?
I am close to purchasing a set of a-specs I and am curious at the weight difference between the 8" and 8.5" wide versions. I am sure it's minimal if any at all, but I'm still curious.
It's a toss up for me right now between a new set of the sparkle silver or the '04 version refinished in hyper silver.
It's a toss up for me right now between a new set of the sparkle silver or the '04 version refinished in hyper silver.
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another question i have is...are there any benefits from a structual purpose having a full lip like with the 05+ a-specs versus the 04 version? I prefer the look without the lip, but I'm wondering if the lip serves a major purpose interms of strength.
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no kidding...I think I'm going to go with the SS finish. The 8.5 version i am considering are actually refinished in the Hyper Silver finish, but given the additional weight and the fact they are not brand new have pushed me towards the SS.
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How about these A-spec wheels compared to the stock wheels on a 07 TL? I hear a lot about performance increase with these type of upgrades. I just don't believe it if the A-spec wheels weigh > the stock ones. Any one care to comment?
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I think the stock 07 TL wheels weigh about 24 lbs if I remember correctly from reading posts on here. The whole thing about how wheels increase performance is a marketing gimmick. It's mostly for look. I'll keep my stock wheels!
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Wow!
I went from stock 235/45-17s to the "evil" 18x8.5 A spec with 235/40-18...no drop in mpg. I am now running 265/35-18 Dunlop SP8000E...again, no drop in fuel mileage. I'll also take the 1.5-ish lb per wheel penalty for the fatter contact patch. MY
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I went from stock 235/45-17s to the "evil" 18x8.5 A spec with 235/40-18...no drop in mpg. I am now running 265/35-18 Dunlop SP8000E...again, no drop in fuel mileage. I'll also take the 1.5-ish lb per wheel penalty for the fatter contact patch. MY
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