how much of a difference is there between a 16" and 18" wheels when you are sideways when it comes to performance? Is there any difference? I know that with bigger rims come thinner side walls on the tire meaning stiffer. What else? Is there more control with one than the other?
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Originally posted by Linguo415 View Posthow much of a difference is there between a 16" and 18" wheels when you are sideways when it comes to performance? Is there any difference? I know that with bigger rims come thinner side walls on the tire meaning stiffer. What else? Is there more control with one than the other?
On the down side, it would probably mean you couldn't really get a good stretch on them (or one that is asthetically pleasing, anyhow).
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Originally posted by Justin Banner View PostWeight could be a small issue, but not enough for you to worry about. If you don't use the same (or close to it) overall height, gearing and speedometer accuracy will be affected. If you keep an eye on your tire pressures, sidewall stiffness won't be an issue, either if you decided to go with a smaller rim and larger sidewall (there is a limit, either way, but you can usually see if before you get to that point). If you hit a hard bump or go off track with a small sidewall tire, you do pose a larger risk of bending the rim. Personally, I think you should try to stick with a 45 or larger series sidewall, even if that means NOT going with an 18" rim. If you really want to learn how tire pressure does affect handling (going sideways or not), I personally think a taller sidewall would be better and could give you more options when it comes to suspension adjustment. Plus, I think it would look better than the bologna skin most call tires (again, more personal opinion than fact here).
On the down side, it would probably mean you couldn't really get a good stretch on them (or one that is asthetically pleasing, anyhow).Last edited by Linguo415; 10-27-2010, 11:15 AM.
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Originally posted by Linguo415 View PostHahaha balogna meat. i was thinking about doing 17x9/9.5. 45mm sidewall is what im thinking. 40 isnt good in the city. Lots of potholes and such.Do tTaller tires not stretch well?
Well, not that it won't stretch well, I just doubt a tire taller than a 50% sidewall is not going to show much of a stretch. A shorter sidewall is going to look more layed over than a tall one would.
Back when I was more insane than I am now, I thought about doing a Hellaflush-look off road truck. It would have the ground clearance and off road fenders of a Baja Truck, but the tires would still tuck under it and be stretched. I don't know if it would have come out good or not, but I wanted to try it.Last edited by Justin Banner; 10-27-2010, 11:52 AM.
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Originally posted by Justin Banner View PostWell, not that it won't stretch well, I just doubt a tire taller than a 50% sidewall is not going to show much of a stretch. A shorter sidewall is going to look more layed over than a tall one would.
Back when I was more insane than I am now, I thought about doing a Hellaflush-look off road truck. It would have the ground clearance and off road fenders of a Baja Truck, but the tires would still tuck under it and be stretched. I don't know if it would have come out good or not, but I wanted to try it.Last edited by Linguo415; 10-27-2010, 10:38 PM.
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