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19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:06 pm
by sazerrrac
Hello All,
I've had my Rocco for nearly 4 years now, and love it. However, whilst the 19" Lugano alloys look great, I do rather feel that the chassis hasn't been tuned properly to this set up. Even in DCC 'Comfort' mode it's teeth-chatteringly crashy. Add to this the fact that at the first sign of a dimple in the road, the tires consume themselves, and without a shred of wall protection, they attract curbs. At £220 a corner for P-Zeros, I've spent the better part of a grand on tyres in a year alone.
Anyone else feel the ride is a bit OTT for a car that isn't designed for the Nurburgring?!
So, the point of all this: I would like to swap my wheels and tyres with someone's 18" set. I'm willing to pay for a full refurb of my wheels, if you'd do the same. It'll still be cheaper than buying a new set.
Any takers?
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:43 pm
by Cuprabob
I must admit I don't find the ride in the Rocco on 19s too bad and £220 per tyre is OTT, IMO. Last set of P Zeros I bought from Camskill were £155 each.
Good luck with.the swap:-)
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:03 pm
by candyboytsi210
where are you based? i could be interested
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:09 pm
by Mark V
I have never run 19"s and have always taken the view that its a etp too far in the real world of UK driving - if we are tslking every day use. I do agree that they are just too fragile for our pot-holed roads - perhaps not an issue on billaird table smooth German autobahns, but here....
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:53 am
by sazerrrac
@candy I'm in Oxfordshire.
I think they're lovely wheels, but I think they probably did their final chassis tune on 18" maybe on the basis that this is what most people would buy.
My DCC settings are 'HARD' and 'SLIDING DOWN CONCRETE STAIRS ON A TEA TRAY'...
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:00 am
by sazerrrac
@ bryand - Thanks for your PM. Because I'm a newbie for the forum, I haven't got PM enabled atm. I'm working on it.
In the mean time, tread depth is good (I'll measure in a bit), Yoko S-Drives all around.
Where are you based?
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:29 am
by bryand
Thanks for the reply, I'm on the Essex/Kent border.
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:46 am
by sazerrrac
That wouldn't be a problem for me. We should probably arrange a meet to check their respective condition... somehow photographs won't really do it justice I don't think.
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:57 am
by bryand
Sounds good to me, I will be honest and say that mine are only in average condition but would be happy with your suggestion of us both getting them refurbed.
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:06 am
by sazerrrac
Yeah, mine aren't in great nick either. They're all in working order, but one has a bit of a flat spot, another has a pretty good nick from a manhole cover.
I'm planning on getting a quotation for a full refurb and we can take it from there. Hopefully I'll get PM's enabled soon ish and then we can take this offline.
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:41 pm
by candyboytsi210
you still interested mate?
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 10:09 pm
by sazerrrac
Hi mate,
Yep, still interested... Just having a minor cash flow crisis ATM which means I probably won't be able to get my wheels refurbed.
What wheels are you on?
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 9:50 pm
by candyboytsi210
Interlagos pal. Dont worry about refurb. il refurb mine if your looking to do a straight swap? im not sure how your wanting to do this mate. but im ready when you are.
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 10:49 pm
by damiank250
replied by Pm
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:32 pm
by carter
Hello,
If this is still so etching you wish to do then please message me.
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:03 pm
by damiank250
trading car in sept so sorry mate im ok
Re: 19" Lugano Wheel & Tyre Swap
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:24 pm
by Shaun1982
What would you be looking at for interlagos & cash? No refurbs on either set though?
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