Sam Walters wrote : > upgrading to 15" rims does nothing for stability and handling in and off > itself If you stay with the same outer diameter there will be a slight difference .... You need to go down in tyre profile and there will be a smaller height of rubber that could move around - you get increased stability This is why the sportscars go with 18 inch wheels with almost no rubber height ! The drawback is less air between rim and ground with a bumpy ride as a result Calle |
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