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Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested

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Old 02-05-2013, 12:28 PM
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Default Effects of Upsized Wheels and Tires Tested

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...d-tires-tested



For people who are wondering what will happen if they change the size of their wheels and tires....this article will explain it all!
Old 02-05-2013, 11:02 PM
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Seen it a while back. Don't remember how I came across it but its good stuff.
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Great stuff. I'd like to add something very important that wasn't in that test: ride quality. The heavier the wheel, the lighter the car body is relative to the suspension. Just like a kenworth dominating a geo in a traffic accident; heavy suspension makes the car move a lot relative to the suspension when you hit a bump.



Cliffs? Light wheels means you're allowed to have super stiff suspension with magic carpet ride quality. Do this.




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