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      07-15-2012, 07:18 PM   #1
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19" wheels review ??

Anyone have the new RFLT 19" wheels that can let us know how they ride?

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      07-15-2012, 09:23 PM   #2
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Anyone have the new RFLT 19" wheels that can let us know how they ride?

TIA!
It's not bad, but if you drive on roads that aren't so smooth the impact is more noticeable than with the 18's.

I'm glad I got to try the 19's with sport suspension. It confirms my decision to stay with the 18's as they have a better ride.

The 19's ride ok, but the problem is impact on expansion joints, cracks in the road, and heaves. The impact is harsh, not to my liking.
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      07-15-2012, 09:45 PM   #3
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The ride feels butter smooth even with the suspension in sport but I haven't driven one with smaller wheels.
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I like the sharp contrast between the first and second reply.
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      07-15-2012, 10:21 PM   #5
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I like the sharp contrast between the first and second reply.
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I came from an 07 Sport with 18s and runflats, which I then changed to non-RFTs. I now have the 19s on my F30 and the ride is much improved, so much so that I probably will keep the RFTs this time. I live in a city with horrible roads and I no longer cringe driving around here.
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      07-18-2012, 11:04 AM   #7
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Keep in mind you will have better grip on the twisties with the 18's as well. 19's are all about looks and nothing else.
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The ride quality on the new 18" run flats are much improved compared to 08' 135 run flats.
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