Michelin 255/50/16

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qship96
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I am looking to get the 16" 20 hole infiniti wheels to replace the turbines and notice Tire Rack no longer sells my preferred tire! ugh... what to do-keep turbines and get another set of 235/60/15 or go with 18" ASA AR1 rims with big,expensive tires that will most likely degrade the ride quality and look silly with stock ride height? not willing to lower the car.........great quality wheels and tires,that will maintain the ride quality are my main proirity...not trying to make a super stiff sports car out of the heavy Q.


maxnix
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Well, rubber is what connects the car to the road and defines its ultimate envelope of performance. Are the ASA strong and light enough? Are you willing to spend the $1K+ it will take to shod them with PS2 or Rosso Asymmetrico?

The XGTH are a reasonable compromise for everyday driving, but won't offer the ultimate performance. But they work well and wil last.

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gniknave
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Tirerack doesn't sell the 255/50-16? I just bought some! Try again...

EDIT: Wow, they really don't have them listed anymore. Weird, I just bought them Wednesday.

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elwesso
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Id like to see you get some 16s or 17s, probably OEM.. Some 255-45-17, nice 98 load rating i think.....


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