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Re: Aero Rims/Tires
Posted by Robert L [Email] (more from Robert L) on Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:05:56
In Reply to: Aero Rims/Tires, ML, Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:49:37
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I can think of a few:
Cons
1. Greatly increased risk of rim damage in normal driving
2. Increased unsprung weight (unless you use expensive forged rims)
3. The brakes will look too small so you might have to upgrade them to match the rims.
4. Very high cost for tires.
5. Limited selection of tires.
6. Atrocious ride quality.
7. Tire noise at high levels.
Pros
1. Slight improvement in steering response.
2. Possible improvement in total grip but not guaranteed since unless you modify the suspension, you might actually get less grip on anything but glass smooth surfaces.
3. To some eyes they look better
My advice, don't do it. Most likely you will spend a ton of money and not like the results. Get a set of 17" rims that look good to you, put on some premium max. performance tires, you'll spend less and enjoy more.
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