The banner above is an advertisment - if it asks you to download software, please ignore.
Site News - 4/9 Saab Owners' Convention Day Pass Raffle | 3/26 M Car Covers (by State of Nine) 
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:40:46 -0500
From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: 19" wheels for SAAB Viggen?



x_codernospamail.com wrote:
> I sort of understand.  What is the reasoning behind some cars having
> wider (not larger in diam, but wider) wheels?  Like an M3?
> 

Better lateral traction.  This allows you to pull more g's in the 
corners before you lose grip.  It will not increase forward / reverse 
traction (actually may decrease it in some cases) and so will not 
improve acceleration or stopping distances.

-- 
-Fred W
Return to Main Index
StateOfNine.com
SaabClub.com
Jak Stoll Performance
M Car Covers
Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2024 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]