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Perf vs. Looks
Posted by Seattle Matt [Email] (more from Seattle Matt) on Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:55:38
In Reply to: Re: I have kicked this can myself, TML
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, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:41:53
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This is really a q of perf vs. looks. A lower profile tire will not necessarily perform better, in fact lower profile tires typically perform worse given the tire quality. If you want it to look good go with 18(35s), but if handling is important, then I wouldn't go larger than 16 (50s). Check out some street racing and see what tires they use, u don't see any paper thin tires for rally racing, nascar, or f1. Remember, rubber is your friend. On the other hand rims do look hella tight oversized.
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Posts in this Thread:
- wheels, 16 vs 17, TML
, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:51:09- I've had TWO set's of 16's, and a set of 17's... and..., gavin, Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:51:07
- 17's on my 95 9k..., Mike C, Sat, 8 Jan 2005 11:53:44
- My 9000 with 17" 215x45x17 tires, Joe
, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:38:37 - All the answers here, Steve Brown-ex Hong Kong, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 13:05:32
- Re: wheels, 16 vs 17, AK Colin, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:42:15
- Re: wheels, 16 vs 17, dboone, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:31:53
- I have kicked this can myself, Chris M, Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:13:06
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