Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Or even more staggered .........

so awesome

[finch1750]

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?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Sure, but you can make smaller sidewalls on any diameter tire whether it be 17 or 19 right?

Sure you can but then they don't fill the wheel well.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Sure you can but then they don't fill the wheel well.

Right, so still it just boils down to cosmetics is all. And even then its still a tradeoff since bigger diameter means more weoght and more distance for a revolution so slows accel a bit, hence why they usally only come on bigger ho cars I guess

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Right, so still it just boils down to cosmetics is all. And even then its still a tradeoff since bigger diameter means more weoght and more distance for a revolution so slows accel a bit, hence why they usally only come on bigger ho cars I guess

.......no more booze or joints for you tonight ....... you're starten to slur your words ........


humfrz

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by humfrz

.......no more booze or joints for you tonight ....... you're starten to slur your words ........


humfrz

You too big fella...

[soulreapersteve]

Finally went out to get wardrobe refresh.

The Levi's 541s... oh my goodness I finally found pants that fit me perfectly.

It cups my butt and snug around thighs and calves.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Finally went out to get wardrobe refresh.

The Levi's 541s... oh my goodness I finally found pants that fit me perfectly.

It cups my butt and snug around thighs and calves.

Like Emos?

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Like Emos?

Inspired by professional athletes and designed for you, the 541™ Athletic Fit Jeans offer a relaxed feel with a slightly tailored finish. They're perfect for the guy who wants comfort and mobility, while maintaining a contemporary look.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Like Emos?

You are thinking of skinny jeans... These are definitely not skinny jeans.

http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/category/men/jeans

[Cole]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Finally went out to get wardrobe refresh.

The Levi's 541s... oh my goodness I finally found pants that fit me perfectly.

It cups my butt and snug around thighs and calves.

I told you so.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

You are thinking of skinny jeans... These are definitely not skinny jeans.

http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/category/men/jeans

So, like Twilight then

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Right, so still it just boils down to cosmetics is all. And even then its still a tradeoff since bigger diameter means more weoght and more distance for a revolution so slows accel a bit, hence why they usally only come on bigger ho cars I guess

If you had 14s with low pros the gear in your transmission would have to be insanely small to travel the same speed. The faster cars get, the larger the wheels are getting (as a generality). Plus the sidewall stiffness as more people are interested in cornering. And the obvious aesthetics. Personally, I'm not convinced lighter wheels offer THAT MUCH performance gain. Physics dictate that lighter is better, but it's still only weight. Torque/power, spring rates, dampers, etc have a higher impact on performance. The vast majority of people would never be able to tell the difference

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Idk... my grandpa is a founder & owner of 8 pa-chin-ko stores. He just retired & gave it to uncle (his son).

I love pa-chin-ko! I have an old (60's) one in my basement that needs some work, but I still play it (the balls fall out of the back so I have to have something there to catch them.

I wish they were more prevalent in the US. Only one I've ever seen for public use was at college way back when. It was somehow set up to work like a closed system, more like a pinball machine but was really fun.