Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:11:33 GMT From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Stock Viggen rims - marshmallowy soft
On Wed, 14 Feb 2001 22:55:46 GMT, "Plum" <nospamnopsampam> wrote: > >I just put a set of 16" alloys and snow tires on my Viggen. Drive the 17" >wheels for half the day, then take the 16" wheels out on the highway and >you'll *really* know what marshmallowy soft is like... > 17" will always handle firmer due to the shorter sidewall. However, the same "feature" is what helps the rims bend in potholes. After you add in the extra weight and rotational issues with 17" wheels, I'm not a big fan. That said, I suspect that much of the squirm you're feeling is also the "snow" tire design. They are know for this, even when you swap the same size. The design goal of a snow tire is _not_ handling. Bob
