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New shoes ... BBS CH-R and N-spec Michelin A/S 3
Well, given up on decent weather to post pix of these. Comparing to the Contis on OEM 21" rotors, I find the 275/40-20s Michelins looking like bagels at times. They do not have much of rim protector at all either, looking nothing like the pic on tirerack, so that's a bit disappointing. I'm going to try lowering in VCDS 10mm and see if that helps the stance/appearance. They are about 5mm from flush which I think is just about right. The offset on the 20x9" BBS is 29mm.
That said, the Michelins drive like a dream on the highway and are more than adequate in the twisties. I've had every iteration of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S from the original to the A/S 3 Plus and all of them rode sort of hard and growly though they handled so close to a summer tire it's just not worth not dealing with a winter/summer setup here in MD. This tire is smooth riding and quiet as a mouse. It is 20" and a higher profile, but I've never felt a 21" setup was any penalty at all in ride comfort. Lots of angles for folks to get a decent idea what this setup looks like. Comments most appreciated! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...39f7cb94a2.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...f056c247ae.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...b30dfc5610.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...75ba6b26f0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...2fb930865b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...c5dc6c2749.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...9fe58f054b.jpg |
Might want to consider in the future 285/35-21 Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They will fit on OEM 21 inch rims, look good and ride well. I put them on my S8 and I am pleased with the results. I got them from Tire Rack.
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I like the idea of a 10mm drop. Should look killer. Where in Md, did you find blue sky? Harford been raining for a month...:)
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I just put on the exact same tire and size on my car a month ago. Granted on the same 20 inch wheel, but you’re bagel comment is interesting. Coming from the 265/40 20 Pirelli Pzero Nero’s the side wall looks a little taller which is strange. I thought the only difference was in width - which is noticeable also. Profile number is the same as stock. That said, they ride great and super quiet compared to the Pirellis. |
Originally Posted by Puzz1
(Post 25210668)
I just put on the exact same tire and size on my car a month ago. Granted on the same 20 inch wheel, but you’re bagel comment is interesting. Coming from the 265/40 20 Pirelli Pzero Nero’s the side wall looks a little taller which is strange. I thought the only difference was in width - which is noticeable also. Profile number is the same as stock. That said, they ride great and super quiet compared to the Pirellis. |
Originally Posted by SWelsch
(Post 25210658)
I like the idea of a 10mm drop. Should look killer. Where in Md, did you find blue sky? Harford been raining for a month...:)
. I will be back with a 10mm drop 🤨 |
Lowered 10mm. Not sure quite enough, but going with this for awhile. Appreciate any thoughts.
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Nice!
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you need 10mm spacers me thinks...
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How does it ride with the lower height ?
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