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Originally Posted by oneday
Ugh.  Bigger wheels don't give you "great road feedback." They numb steering, make bumps and road imperfections harsher, reduce acceleration, and increase braking distance...mostly because they weigh more but also because they require a smaller aspect ratio sidewall tire which means a firmer effective spring rate (and don't get me started on the ill-effects of stretching tires  ). Take for instance these highly coveted TE37SLs that everyone is leg-humping: A 17x8 TE37SL weighs less than a 18x8 TE37SL and will therefore translate to better performance all around.
For handling/performance reasons you go with the smallest wheel you can fit over your brakes. If you want large wheels because you like the way it looks, then fine, just say that, don't buy in to or perpetuate the myth that big wheels will provide better performance. |
True fact is true. I think most of the ones saying this, are just going for the looks, rather than performance.