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Old 03-17-2004, 04:59 PM
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Default Baby got some new shoes.........

Just got my new Nismo wheels & Eagle F1 GS-D3's this morning. Very excited here............. A few shots.........
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Another shot.........
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Down low...........
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Old 03-17-2004, 05:01 PM
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Default Before & after.........

Stock 245/45/18 & new 275/40/18.........a bit of a difference - ha!
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Old 03-17-2004, 05:16 PM
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nice ride, the nismo rims look hot!
Old 03-17-2004, 08:54 PM
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we're twins!
Old 03-18-2004, 02:34 AM
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Exactly! Ha......... More twin-like in another week - ha!
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Very nice! How do you like the Goodyears?
Old 03-18-2004, 08:32 AM
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Actually, the initial ride of the 40 profile seems smoother than the 45 profile stock tires - maybe because they're wider...I don't now. The traction now is definitely stickier - cool! I'll know a little more after a week or two of driving. The F1 GS-D3 tire was highly rated in both dry & wet traction, wear & road noise...we'll see. I do know I love the look of the tread - pretty wild - ha!
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That is the exact setup I am aiming for....I'm almost there. I can't wait till I get my Nismo rims and Goodyear F1's
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Default Re: Baby got some new shoes.........

Originally posted by Z CRUZN
Just got my new Nismo wheels & Eagle F1 GS-D3's this morning. Very excited here............. A few shots.........
I love your setup.
I have LM-GT4 with Goodyear F1 GS-D3 too.
those work very well together. and very aggresive tread design. I love it.
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It's all your fault! I went a got a set of Nismo LM-GT4's and the Goodyear F1 DS-G3's. Your photo of the rear tire gave me the idea of doing a side-by-side photo comparison of mine.

It's a major difference in looks, ride, quietness, and handling. I pick them up during the install and could believe how much lighter the new combo was. Thanks for helping me decide to do it.

Photo below.
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Original and new Nismo/Goodyear's.
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