02-26-2017, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nextcar
Well, shorter sidewalls are stiffer, so they can corner better... however ride quality suffers and in general larger wheels equate to more unsprung rotational mass - which is bad for handling, acceleration, and braking...
@ Tcoat's example is not what you would call a real corner carver, but I do agree that this is a cosmetic thing in the vast majority of cases. |
Sure, but you can make smaller sidewalls on any diameter tire whether it be 17 or 19 right?
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