civilizing the LSS - tires?

[clmb511]

My AO48s are finally worn down to the cords, just in time for fall.

I've been thinking about replacing 2 of the following for a while - LSS wheels, tires or suspension to make the car more civilized on DC streets.

While I know smaller wheels and tires with more sidewall would probably do alot to help cushion impacts, I'm pretty fond of the look of the LSS wheels.

Is there any tire change I can make with the LSS wheels that will significantly improve performance on crappy pavement? Am I being stupid trying to keep the LSS wheels in this situation or is that a viable solution with new tires and new suspension?

Thanks, I read through a few threads on this but no one seemed to directly address new wheels vs. new suspension.

[alexandertg4]

Sachs suspension will make it ride like butter

[slipstream]

Originally Posted by clmb511

My AO48s are finally worn down to the cords, just in time for fall.

I've been thinking about replacing 2 of the following for a while - LSS wheels, tires or suspension to make the car more civilized on DC streets.

While I know smaller wheels and tires with more sidewall would probably do alot to help cushion impacts, I'm pretty fond of the look of the LSS wheels.

Is there any tire change I can make with the LSS wheels that will significantly improve performance on crappy pavement? Am I being stupid trying to keep the LSS wheels in this situation or is that a viable solution with new tires and new suspension?

Thanks, I read through a few threads on this but no one seemed to directly address new wheels vs. new suspension.

Bridgestone RE 01's. 205's in the front, 245's in the rear.

Completely changes the ride for the good, and gives up grip only nominally for street use.

[Uncle Sam]

I use Kumho Ecsta SPT tires as my street set on LSS wheels. Softer ride and longer life. They are still "summer only" compound, but very inexpensive. Changing shocks and springs would make a bigger difference, but at a greater cost. I also heard good reports about the Kumho all season tire being quite decent as a run around tire.

[evilfij]

Khumo ASX all seasons.

Ron

[LUKN4UBL]

Originally Posted by evilfij

Khumo ASX all seasons.

Ron

+1 I'm using these also and I've DC road tested them. They ride great for general driving, but expect some understeer in high speed turns. They are inexpensive and don't pick up as much debris off of the road which has resulted in my starshield not getting battered as bad either.

[goelise]

I heard a member use Yokahama AD07s before using LSS rims. Yes - the same ones used on the base rims.

[vortrex]

I put the goodyear GS-D3 on mine, could not take the A048's while driving in philly/NJ. it makes a big difference in the ride quality but you can also notice the softer sidewalls. it's also nice to have a rain tire and one that will last more than 6k miles.

that said, the lotus sport suspension is horrible.

[azac]

The Bridgestone RE01R's definitely stop the teeth jarring on bad roads (have plenty around here). That said, there is still some harshness in the LSS suspension that would probably go away with the Sachs single adjustables. I plan on finding out for sure.
When I left your part of Montgomery County, the roads were pretty good; that was 30 years ago.

[cbfischer]

I put on Goodyear Eagle F1's and i have been very impressed. They are a better tire for everyday street use, then the stock A048, and should last a lot longer. I noticed a very different feel. i think someone mentioned a less stiff sidewall which i think describes the difference pretty well. They are also a little quieter.