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Subject Some thoughts...
     
Posted by Z U N L on November 09, 2004 at 7:14 PM
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In Reply To What would the pros and cons be for bigger wheels? (18's) posted by double_R on November 09, 2004 at 06:58 PM
     
Message My assumptions:

(-)
the ride will be a bit more jarring
the tires will be a bit more expensive
the likelihood of curb/pothole damage to the wheel increases
tend to be heavier: increases rotational mass, descreases efficiency

(+)
less sidewall flex, which may contribute to more stable turns
bling-factor
aesthetic factor (debatable)

You basically may sacrifice slight acceleration in exchange for slight improvement in turns, but the condition/quality of your suspension setup as a whole (which does include wheel/tire width, diameter, weight, quality) will have a greater effect on improving turning stability. The more noticable effect will be on your wallet.



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