WHEELS, YES OR NO???

[Big Col]

<sniggers> BD's an old wife!

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col

<sniggers> BD's an old wife!

Why? Come on explain yourself!:evil:

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by Topless

Remember there's adifference between ride and handling. I'd be surprised if the handling was worse with bigger wheels - although with a larger unsprung mass, it is certainly possible - remember bigger wheels may weigh less than standard, but larger tyres will weigh more. However, what will be compromised will be the ride, as there is less damping through a smaller sidewall.

I think, all other things being equal, that larger tyres will actually weigh less. Remember - the outer circumference is the same whether you have a 15" wheel or an 18" wheel so as their is effectively 'less tyre' in an 18" tyre/wheel package than a 15" tyre/wheel package due to the lower profile of the tyre it will weigh less.

So there!

[DerekM]

lower profile yes, but will be wider, esp if using the 15 / 18 arguament above.

[GAJ]

As I said, all other things being equal . . .
for example -

Dunlop SP Sport 195/55-16 = 10.5kg
Dunlop SP Sport 205/45-17 = 9.5kg

But granted, particularly wide tyres will obviously be heavier than much narrower ones.:)

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
Why? Come on explain yourself!:evil:

quote:Originally posted by redpoint rallying

Its a bit of an old wives tale this 'dont handle' thing.