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Old 04-09-2010, 12:59 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Got the new tires installed today. Unfortunately, I didn't have much of an opportunity to evaluate the feel because a portion of my exhaust pipe came off after the car was lifted at the shop. I was more concerned about keeping the noise level down than feeling the differences of the new tires.

The shop used a lift that goes under all of the underside, and it apparently pushed too hard on the pipes and cracked a weld. The piece just needs to be re-welded, so it's not that big of a deal. More of an annoyance than anything, and makes the car very loud. I'll have it fixed on Tuesday at the latest.

The new tires are only 14mm taller, but they seem to fill the wheelwell more. Also, because they're 10mm wider, they do rub a little on the inside during full turning.

I'll post up some pictures tomorrow.
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