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Date:         Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:25:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: wheel size recommendation
Comments: To: Ron LK Johnson <adhocMedia@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <78783B48-A81A-41F7-ACCD-0BD1EA31C807@comcast.net>
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Of course it depends on what you are after. I was horrified to see prices on 16" tires when I got them for my other vehicle (which came with 16" rims). Personally, I'd go with 15" because I want the biggest tire that will fit, and would rather have rubber than rim make the difference. I realize that this may be counter to the stability/tracking/handling issue, but I prefer to have more tire to flex off road. And more reasonably priced choices.

Raymond

On 9/6/07, Ron LK Johnson <adhocMedia@comcast.net> wrote: > > I need to replace the tires on my '91 - it has stock 14" alloy > wheels. There has been a lot of praise for going to larger wheels. To > be honest, I don't feel that there is a stability issue on my > vehicle, but I would like to have wider discretion in tire selection > so am considering an upgrade to the 15" or 16" wheels. (I installed > Bilstein shocks earlier in the summer and believe they improved the > ride a bit.) > > Is there a large advantage (or disadvantage) in choosing the 16" > wheels over the 15" wheels? GoWesty offers packages for both with > only $100 difference between them. > > Any advice appreciated! > > Sincerely, > Ron Johnson > PDX, OR >


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