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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Default Changed Tire Size- handling improved
Just changed over the dreaded wagon wheels (99 vert) original runflats to Ruff wheels in 18" and 19" sizes with Goodyear F1 Supercar runflats. Handling and ride were greatly improved.- noise was not bad. It might be 9 year old rubber to new rubber. I don't know if the tire size change had anything to do with it. Also do these C6 size tires use the same 30psi?

Handling went from a slight understeer to a slight oversteer.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Just be careful. We all know what happens with a mod like that.

Drive safe.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Air pressure is not tire specific, it's car specific the door recommends 30 PSI cold. It's a good starting point.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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see how 30 psi suits you
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