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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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I just replaced my Goodyear f1's with continental extreme contact dw''s.(stock size) I cannot believe the difference in ride. Maybe it's in my head but I have never enjoyed driving the car more. And they are 800.00 cheaper. I was close to getting the hankooks(v12) but found on multiple blogs and reviews that the conti's out performed them by a small margin Anyway, just wanted to share my experience with all.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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I'm right there with you. I had BFG KDWs (stock size) before and this week I went with Nitto Invos in 305s out back and geeez the traction is 10 times better than the KDWs...
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How do you like the 305's? I was concerned with the wheel well gap. I know it's not much but I didn't want to take any chances.
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No issues what so ever so far and my car is lowered. I also went 265s up front but theyre a little too wide so they prob won't last. However rears look like the should have come from the factory that way.
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How much did you lower it? And does it effect the overall ride?
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Can you send a pic?
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Aftermarket lowering bolts from WCC cranked all the way down



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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Car looks tight. I have the identical car. It's an 05
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