Rob O
08-31-1999, 01:49 PM
Now that I've had time to shoot a few good pics since upgrading from OE 7-spokes to 17x8 Ronal LVs on 235/40/17 P Zeros, I thought I'd share them with the board. Just click on the thumbnails for a larger image...
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After almost a week with the new setup and over 300 miles driven, I must say I am extremely happy with the package. The wheels grow more attractive every time I look at the car and will easily accomodate future big brake upgrade. Not only that, <b>the LV is remarkably easy to clean</b> contrary to what you might expect from the design. The spokes are spaced so you can effortless clean the interior of the wheel (!) and I've found them easier to care for than the 7-spokes. (Regardless, I am upgrading the front pads later this week)
The 235 tires are much more comfortable than I'd expected and perform great. I was running 225/50s and they tended to wander, especially on rutted roads. The 235s - although wider - are much more compliant and cornering is considerably flatter. I notice little increase in harshness from the Plus 1 setup and my concerns about 235/40 vs. 225/45 are laid to rest. In fact, the 235s are ~1/2" shorter in overall diameter than the other choices (225/45/17, OE 205/55/16, and 225/55/16) which has a 2% negative impact on the Speedo, but they are <i>taller</i> than the tires I replaced (with 1/4 tread life remaining).
Anyway, I would highly recommend the LV with P Zeros.
Rob O
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After almost a week with the new setup and over 300 miles driven, I must say I am extremely happy with the package. The wheels grow more attractive every time I look at the car and will easily accomodate future big brake upgrade. Not only that, <b>the LV is remarkably easy to clean</b> contrary to what you might expect from the design. The spokes are spaced so you can effortless clean the interior of the wheel (!) and I've found them easier to care for than the 7-spokes. (Regardless, I am upgrading the front pads later this week)
The 235 tires are much more comfortable than I'd expected and perform great. I was running 225/50s and they tended to wander, especially on rutted roads. The 235s - although wider - are much more compliant and cornering is considerably flatter. I notice little increase in harshness from the Plus 1 setup and my concerns about 235/40 vs. 225/45 are laid to rest. In fact, the 235s are ~1/2" shorter in overall diameter than the other choices (225/45/17, OE 205/55/16, and 225/55/16) which has a 2% negative impact on the Speedo, but they are <i>taller</i> than the tires I replaced (with 1/4 tread life remaining).
Anyway, I would highly recommend the LV with P Zeros.
Rob O