I got another Manufacturer's Rep job, driving all over New England. I was planning on 2-3 days a week, but it gets much more.
I live in a fairly rural area with few highways, so I spend a lot of time on secondary roads. The one thing I don't really like about the Accent is it's brick-like handling.
I needed shocks, and very soon I'm going to need tires. I already noticed they are quite as grippy as they were on wet pavement. I had Altamax RT (no number) and I LOVED the tread design, but you can't get them any more.
So, I ordered the shocks, KYB Gas struts and shocks. I also ordered the tires.
I did this because I ordered a set of Megan springs, that lower the car ~1.5"...
I got a set of Uniroyal TigerPaw tires, and went with a lower profile, because when I measured the clearance on the 185/65-14's. it would have left me with less than half an inch clearance. So I went with 185/60-14s to avoid issues with the tires hitting.
What I really wanted to do was go with 15" wheels, but the budget couldn't handle it. I bought everything at at least 1/3 off even the lowest prices, so it's basically costing me what shocks and tires would have.
I wanted to get some Konig Rewind wheels, because I always liked the design. Maybe next time, if they're still available...
Without new wheels, it's going to lower the car ~2"
Watch this space...
I live in a fairly rural area with few highways, so I spend a lot of time on secondary roads. The one thing I don't really like about the Accent is it's brick-like handling.
I needed shocks, and very soon I'm going to need tires. I already noticed they are quite as grippy as they were on wet pavement. I had Altamax RT (no number) and I LOVED the tread design, but you can't get them any more.
So, I ordered the shocks, KYB Gas struts and shocks. I also ordered the tires.
I did this because I ordered a set of Megan springs, that lower the car ~1.5"...
I got a set of Uniroyal TigerPaw tires, and went with a lower profile, because when I measured the clearance on the 185/65-14's. it would have left me with less than half an inch clearance. So I went with 185/60-14s to avoid issues with the tires hitting.
What I really wanted to do was go with 15" wheels, but the budget couldn't handle it. I bought everything at at least 1/3 off even the lowest prices, so it's basically costing me what shocks and tires would have.
I wanted to get some Konig Rewind wheels, because I always liked the design. Maybe next time, if they're still available...
Without new wheels, it's going to lower the car ~2"
Watch this space...