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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 ........ |
I think you're taking it too personal. Literally saying, "Great road feedback" by virtue of improved transmission of road imperfections is accurate, not that it's typically desirable. Performance IS defined by the end customer, which may not be
your definition of performance.
Perhaps he meant to say "improved steering transient response", in which case low profile tires do just that better than high profile tires through reduced sidewall deformation [generally speaking].
Getting into the weight of the rolling stock is another topic, and may or may not be perceptible depending on the car. With cars like the Miata, every rotating pound is felt. Running Spec Miata rolling stock turns the car into a relative sloth. With my Exige, however, 2 rotating pounds per corner isn't all that noticeable, strangely enough. It all comes down to the total suspension package and how external forces are transferred into the chassis.
In the end, it's not just different strokes for different folks, it's car dependent too regarding its sensitivity.
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Originally Posted by trifenix
I wonder if 15's or 16's will fit over the brake calipers  |
The "low spec" comes from the factory with 16"s. 15's might be a tough fit. Do we even know brake rotor sizes yet?