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
