Date: 16 Feb 2006 16:30:04 -0800
From: x_codernospamail.com
Subject: Re: 19" wheels for SAAB Viggen?
Dave Hinz wrote:
> On 16 Feb 2006 12:19:38 -0800, x_codernospamail.com <x_codernospamail.com> wrote:
> > Mostly the ride feels a little rough, especially when accelerating
> > rapidly...
>
> Well, shorter tires wouldn't make the ride less rough, it'd get
> considerably more rough. Keep in mind that 2 inches you're adding to
> the rim, has to come out of sidewall height to keep the overall rolling
> distance the same.
>
> > The looks couldnt hurt either, the tires just feel a little
> > week for the kind of thrust it has...
>
> What flavor tires are you using?
I have Wynstar Exocet R-27 215/45ZR17 87W
PS: Why do M3s use wider tires? I beleive they are also 17" diam, but
wider right?
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