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Old 08-14-2020, 09:26 AM   #683
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Originally Posted by why? View Post
That 100% depends on your use case. It is always wise to choose tires first and then go look at wheels. 15 and 16 inch tires are not going to be going away any time soon.
Dead right...I'm surprised at how it is always assumed that 16"s are a compromise for the worse rather than being an actual positive in many situations (and not just dirt).

Overall, wheel sizes have been primarily driven upwards by aesthetics, perceptions and salesmanship.
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