Author Topic: from 14" Bundts to 15" bundts  (Read 2642 times)

lurtch

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from 14" Bundts to 15" bundts
« on: July 21, 2017, 23:42:30 »
After years of searching diligently I finally found a perfect set of larger wheels.

Larry in CA
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Cees Klumper

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Re: from 14" Bundts to 15" bundts
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2017, 08:02:48 »
Looks good, although seems less noticeable that I expected. Is there much of a difference in the ride quality?
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Re: from 14" Bundts to 15" bundts
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2017, 17:13:05 »
Larry

I've  one this 2 years ago.... and yes, love the cornering now.
BTW moving to Woodland CA next month!!!!

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Re: from 14" Bundts to 15" bundts
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2017, 00:02:18 »
Hi Cees
I purchased a set of 15" Bundts from Maxilite, 6 months ago. While the ride is pretty much the same, the wet weather handling and baking is vastly improved over the old 14x195x75 tyres. The 15x205x60 profile Michelinsa have transformed the wet weather handling, in particular. Cheers
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