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Nervous about 19's

Old Aug 6, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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I have put a deposit (refundable) on a set of Ruff Racing 279's, 19X8.5F 9.5R and I'm getting nervous about the added weight. Right now I have the track ed. Rays wheels. Has anyone else gone from the Rays to wheels of comparable size/weight? Is the effect of the weight noticable, and if so how much? Thanks.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Nervous?

Everything will be just... fine.... You won't feel a difference.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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i havea set of ruffs on for about a week now, with bfgoodrichkdw 2....the ride so differnt from stock, i loove it though, so much grip! total confidence boosterand a major step up from stock....grip wise.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Noticeable once the AC is on but not by much.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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you are not really going to notice the diff that much unless you track your car...
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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You lose a bit of power on the takeoff but if you get quality tires you will notice better handling with the sidewalls. You will be happy overall in the streets.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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went from original 17' rims with potenza's (225's i think) to ruff 279's 8.5/9.5 with BFG KDW2's 245/285. handles soooo much better but a noticable difference in acceleration. but what do i care, i don't track or race the car, just has to look good, lol
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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You will gain much more than you have to lose...
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