Yes - you sense the mass if you will, but it's no more unwieldy than a D2 - the ride on air is miles better then my very good D2 on proper L-R springs. I'll take a little dashcam clip and upload it - the difference is quite pronounced.
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I need to try my D2 on 16-inch rims, it's got a considerably harsher ride than my old D1 had.
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My D2 is on 18" rimz and the ride is very harsh compared to my earlier one on 16" steelies.
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Agreed - I 've had both on a d2 - the last on Goodyears and it was still harsh. The 16's are far mor forgiving if a little less precise - which is a bit like saying an brick is more aerodynamic than a lunchbox.
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Hilariously the same debate goes on for D3s. All the young lads (that's everyone when you're my age) want the 20" wheels, the D4 lights etc etc. Mine has to be one of the few left on it's original* 18" wheels and original lights etc.
I think some models were on 17s but that was the smallest for D3s.
I think some models were on 17s but that was the smallest for D3s.
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Almost everything looks stupid on rubber band type tyres in my humble opinion.
As with most things, most of the world disagrees - although I notice Formula 1 and similar single seat racers don't use stupidly low profiles.
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I agree, excessively low profiles look stupid on everything. Normal cars with 50/60 profile look ok to me, but 4x4s should always have full height tyres.
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Same with the Shoguns; they all want 20" rims, which the factory offered on higher spec models. Mines on 18"s and harsh enough.AMCrebel wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:47 pm Hilariously the same debate goes on for D3s. All the young lads (that's everyone when you're my age) want the 20" wheels, the D4 lights etc etc. Mine has to be one of the few left on it's original* 18" wheels and original lights etc.
I think some models were on 17s but that was the smallest for D3s.