New Pics of 3.0si w/20" Y Spoke

[BG624]

Originally Posted by kyhaynes

Here was the damage.....

Michelin Touring HP (440 tread wear)
Style 214

Price $3,368.07 (includes installation, etc.)

I had chills driving back home from Louisville on Sat. I noticed a quicker acceleration with the new 20's versus the stock 18" wheels. I did decide to keep the 18" as winter tires. The ride was a little rougher but expected going with the larger wheels. Cornering was awesome, these tires are like
paws on the road. I noticed several drivers breaking their necks to take a peak at them. Road noise was as bad as I expected. My 3.0si fdrives a little heavier than before. I will also add 4.8 exhausts as soon as they are available aftermarket.

I will eventually get the flares. If any has pics, please share.

Aren't the tire diameters different between the 18" wheels and the 20's. You said you noticed better acceleration which would imply different (smaller) rolling diameters. If they are different (not sure if they are) you would need a software update and the speedometer would no longer be accurate. They do look amazing and give the car a whole different look. I would have ordered them too but I wanted All Season tires.

[SpeedR]

Originally Posted by BG624

Aren't the tire diameters different between the 18" wheels and the 20's. You said you noticed better acceleration which would imply different (smaller) rolling diameters. If they are different (not sure if they are) you would need a software update and the speedometer would no longer be accurate. They do look amazing and give the car a whole different look. I would have ordered them too but I wanted All Season tires.

The tire diameters of the stock 18", 19" and 20" tires for the E70 are within 2/10ths of an inch within of each other. This is a 0.7% delta in size. Your spedo is not that accurate to require recalibration.

Also, I doubt you feel actual improved acceleration. If anything, acceleration would decrease due to added weight of larger wheels & tires. But, since they make the X look hotter and faster, I'm sure there is a preceived increase in acceleration. Handling would improve of course.

[drew]

here are some pics:

[zizo72]

I want to buy this exact set, any idea where? I want OEM wheels. I won't add fender flares!