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Replying to: borasport (Feb 03, 2008 6:46 pm) Plus I think they're pretty expensive...so I wouldn't go throwing it in the trash.
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Replying to: ivan_99 (Feb 04, 2008 6:50 pm)
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Replying to: borasport (Feb 05, 2008 2:19 pm) Not being an engineer...I don't think anything would be wrong with removing it. I think most cars would make a "little" more power with it removed...I don't think the ECU would adjust the fuel settings...i think there is a front O2 sensor for that (before cat). However, I would expect the check engine light to stay lit.
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Replying to: ivan_99 (Feb 05, 2008 10:39 pm) |
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I'm in the process of purchasing a new 08 GLI. I am having trouble deciding between a car with the 18" Hufeisen wheels with all-season tires or the 17" stock Denver wheels with all-season tires. I like the look of the 18" wheels better but I live near New York City and between the snow and the potholes, I'm unsure. The money isn't the issue but I don't have room to buy two sets of wheels. Given that I can only pick one, which is the way to go. Pros and cons? Thanks.
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Replying to: warhub (Feb 25, 2008 2:16 pm) Pros: Cheaper, lighter, replacement tires are cheaper, less friction (possibly better gas mileage), less unsprung weight might actually mean better handling. 18" Pros: Looks cool I know, I know.... still a tough choice.. 
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You're right...the 18's look better. How much more sidewall is there on an 17 over an 18? Are the 18's that much more likely to pick up a nail or blow out upon hitting a pothole?
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Replying to: warhub (Feb 25, 2008 2:16 pm) I'm sure the 18" wheels are great too, but I would only get them if I did not have to buy anything else. |
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Replying to: warhub (Feb 26, 2008 4:21 am) Exactly 1/2" more rubber between the road and the edge of the rim.. |
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Thanks for your replies. Apparently there is not a 2008 black GLI with a manual transmission and the autobahn package anywhere on the entire east coast. I asked 3 dealers to search for the car and none are around and nobody can tell when one will show up in the port. Therefore, I've been told that if I want this car I need to order one from the factory. This is the dilemma with the wheels, but I think I've got it solved. I spoke to three local tire shops and they all told me that I would be crazy to buy the 18" wheels and tires. They understood that they look better and MAYBE corner a bit better (although riding rougher), but said that the tires would DEFINITELY be more likely to pick up nails or blow out upon hitting debris or a pothole. They also said, given that I live in the northeast and occasionally take the car into NYC, that I'd destroy the rims and that they wouldn't look so pretty for long after scraping curbs or hitting potholes in the city and in the snowy burbs. I think I'll just go with the 17's and live with it. I'm sure I'll love them just the same.
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