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Old 06-03-2008, 06:06 PM   #21 (permalink)
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what's the ride like with the bigger wheels? My smart is bumpy enough on crappy Wisconsin hwys.
Yeah alittle more rough. But I'm goimg to put Eibach springs on too. I had a VW Corrado with Newspeed srings an low profile Allisio wheels. And I have an F-250. So I'm used to it. Hate my wifes Buick Enclave. Feels like a big wallowing box. Yes I'm paranoid about damage on wis. bad roads but so far no damage.

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Old 06-04-2008, 07:27 AM   #22 (permalink)
 
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I am traveling so can't post any photos, but I put bigger tires on mine and the ride is much softer............but not 17's. I put a new pair of rear rims on with 185/60-15" Michelin tires on all four. THEY FILL THE WHEELWELLS, but don't hit, rub or scrub - yet. They just went on last weekend since getting the rims powder painted (yes I like the OE wheels too). and I only drove about 100 miles to get a feel for them. So far the harsh jolt from tar strips is greatly softened, and here in TN we don't have many pot holes, but I'm sure it would be softer. Can't tell about side wind gusts yet. So bigger tires - yes, bigger rims - not for me.

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Old 06-08-2008, 07:03 AM   #23 (permalink)
 
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I just installed a set of Schmidts along with those new Yokohama S tires and the look and ride is simply fantastic. 195/45x16s front and 215/40x16s rear. Fog City Performance set me up with the proper info and product.

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Old 06-08-2008, 07:41 AM   #24 (permalink)
 
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I just installed a set of Schmidts along with those new Yokohama S tires and the look and ride is simply fantastic. 195/45x16s front and 215/40x16s rear. Fog City Performance set me up with the proper info and product.
Pictures please!

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Old 06-08-2008, 08:05 AM   #25 (permalink)
 
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I've had my 17s on with Yokohama S-Drives for about a month and mine rides better than stock. I've also lowered it with H&R springs.

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Old 06-08-2008, 10:01 AM   #26 (permalink)
 
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along with those new Yokohama S tires and the look and ride is simply fantastic.
I hadn't heard of Yokohama until around a year and a half ago when I was researching for the best new tires for my Taurus SEL. I heard that they made tires for some of the best riding cars in the world, and reviews from people who had them were excellent, so I tried a set. All I can say is that they are the best tires I've ever used, bar none. If they sell Yokohama's for the Smart then I will definitely be buying a set!

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Old 06-08-2008, 10:22 AM   #27 (permalink)
 
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smart car geek.... they do but not in the factory sizes...grin

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Old 06-08-2008, 10:35 AM   #28 (permalink)
 
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OK thanks I'm going to call the Tire Rack and ask them to contact Yokohama regarding this. Hopefully soon they will carry a Yokohama tire that fits. All I see right now is a Continental tire, and that is not in the same ball park

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Old 06-08-2008, 07:29 PM   #29 (permalink)
 
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your 17" wheels

i am located in southern CA and have a passion coupe, i am looking for 17" wheels, can you PLEASE tell me where you bought them, what size they are and what size tires you have on them, also the approx. cost

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Old 06-09-2008, 08:46 PM   #30 (permalink)
 
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what are your tire sizes FRONT & REAR

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I got them for $1322 including shipping, from tunershop. But that was quite a while ago. And price goes up with shipping costs rising and dollar dropping ect.

can you PLEASE give me the tire sizes FRONT & REAR and which brand of tire did you use
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