18 inch or 17 inch rims? Are 18s gonna be too rough in NYC?
01-10-2003, 05:04 AM
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I run 18s in the Boston burbs, but when I go into town it's a bit rough
especially with the recent snow plowing. If I were in the city more often or lived there, I'd go with 17.
my 2 cents
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01-10-2003, 05:55 AM
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I used to go to NYC quite often...
And I have 18s on my A4. Yet when I go to the city, I only go to certain areas since the road conditions are rediculous. They are drivable on 18s, but ull be dodging holes like a maniac.
I strongly suggest u get 17s.
I strongly suggest u get 17s.
01-10-2003, 06:06 AM
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"too rough" is subjective. But I run 17"s with Hyperco 450/500 spring rates and
I don't think it's "too rough" (I drive to into NYC a several times each month). It is definitely stiff and far from oem 'comfort' but I that is the way I wanted it.
The bigger issue in NYC is wheel damage. I have bent 2 of my 17" wheels on mammoth potholes. There is no way to avoid them. Fortunately, the potholes are only prevailant during the winter months so my summer wheels have been fine.
Chris
The bigger issue in NYC is wheel damage. I have bent 2 of my 17" wheels on mammoth potholes. There is no way to avoid them. Fortunately, the potholes are only prevailant during the winter months so my summer wheels have been fine.
Chris
