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Old 05-20-2008, 08:34 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Well Adam, I dug a little deeper because of the inconsistencies of your sales motivation.
So, to your credit, there is a brother, there is an investment firm. Good. Not just hot teenage air (lotsa that around).
I personally don't think your wheels are bad looking at all. And all design studios propose large rims with future cars. Most don't make it into production, but the trend for larger rims is very obvious.

However, the very small air volume (the volume of air in the tires acting as a secondary suspension on all cars) mandated by the 24's will produce a very rough ride. You may claim there is no difference. Maybe you are not that sensitive. Maybe you don't think there is a noticeable difference between a 100 lb woman and a 200 lb beauty. Most men will see one. Most men will feel the ride difference between 18" wheels and 24" wheels. There is even a strong trend among G enthusiasts to revert to 16" wheels, since they produce such a superior ride over 18" wheels.

What will make the 24" wheel tire combo almost undrivable is the diameter of around 34". ESP will fuck with you in every turn. you will start to hate your G55. It could even send you into the grass when exiting a freeway off ramp. I know G's and I know what works. This one doesn't unless you have the knowledge to fix the computer settings to adjust for the larger tire diameter.
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Old 05-21-2008, 07:34 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Well Adam, I dug a little deeper because of the inconsistencies of your sales motivation.
So, to your credit, there is a brother, there is an investment firm. Good. Not just hot teenage air (lotsa that around).
I personally don't think your wheels are bad looking at all. And all design studios propose large rims with future cars. Most don't make it into production, but the trend for larger rims is very obvious.

However, the very small air volume (the volume of air in the tires acting as a secondary suspension on all cars) mandated by the 24's will produce a very rough ride. You may claim there is no difference. Maybe you are not that sensitive. Maybe you don't think there is a noticeable difference between a 100 lb woman and a 200 lb beauty. Most men will see one. Most men will feel the ride difference between 18" wheels and 24" wheels. There is even a strong trend among G enthusiasts to revert to 16" wheels, since they produce such a superior ride over 18" wheels.

What will make the 24" wheel tire combo almost undrivable is the diameter of around 34". ESP will fuck with you in every turn. you will start to hate your G55. It could even send you into the grass when exiting a freeway off ramp. I know G's and I know what works. This one doesn't unless you have the knowledge to fix the computer settings to adjust for the larger tire diameter.
No problem, I apologize then and if anyone is local they can put the rims on their car and see about the ride quality

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Old 05-21-2008, 11:02 AM   #23 (permalink)
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I don't see the problem here : Adam gives you the opportunity to put the wheels on your car and testdrive them to see if you like them or not. Not many wheelshops will let you do this. What good would it do to him to sell wheels that wouldn't fit or give your car a terrible handling/comfort ? Ever been to LA ? 80% of all cars over there have bigger than normal wheels. If cops would stop everybody there with aftermarket wheels they wouldn't even have time to stop for donuts. I wouldn't use them if you summer in Montauk or Martha's Vineyard but in Hollywood or Beverly Hills it's just plain normal
like it or not. I know this and I'm from f*ck*ng Belgium...
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Old 05-21-2008, 04:23 PM   #24 (permalink)
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SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I"LL BE ROCKINEMTWENNYFO'SINVESSININDEMHO'S
Wow, this has much to do with this topic. Go drive your "rocketship" there John Glenn.
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Old 05-21-2008, 06:32 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Which part was off topic? The pimp?......I think the photo fits the nature of the thread. Or, was it the mention of 24" wheels, investing and women of ill repute? OOPS it's the Ho part that's off topic. Sorry. I nominate you for moderator. Putz.
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Old 05-22-2008, 07:38 AM   #27 (permalink)
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Which part was off topic? The pimp?......I think the photo fits the nature of the thread. Or, was it the mention of 24" wheels, investing and women of ill repute? OOPS it's the Ho part that's off topic. Sorry. I nominate you for moderator. Putz.
good to know that you see so many pimps riding G55's with 24 inch wheels on them. Over 80% of people in Los Angeles have larger rims on their cars, I didn't know there was so many pimps driving around in LA

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Old 05-22-2008, 03:46 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Which part was off topic? The pimp?......I think the photo fits the nature of the thread. Or, was it the mention of 24" wheels, investing and women of ill repute? OOPS it's the Ho part that's off topic. Sorry. I nominate you for moderator. Putz.
Yeah dumbass, posting a picture of a pimp was off topic. Maybe you should find something better to do with your time, and go watch some gay porn.
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Old 05-22-2008, 10:05 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Thanks for the comments and feeback guys..the rims are sold! I appreciate everyones help in this
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