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Old 05-02-2014, 01:36 AM   #2870
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Originally Posted by LeeMaster View Post
18" also gives you the benefit of a stiffer sidewall and a lower profile tire which would benefit you at the track but does nothing in the 1/4 mile, granted you adjust accordingly to spec(i.e 215-40-R18). But I agree, I rather go lightweight and less $$$ over the vise-versa.
"Stretching the tire" will also artificially stiffen the sidewall, e.g., 8'' on 215/45/17 tire. Still within tire specs.
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